Shotcut Video Editor Tutorial - Designed for Beginners

I want to show you how to use Shotcut video editor. Shotcut is a FREE cross-platform video editor that is incredibly easy to use. This complete beginner's tutorial will break down learning Shotcut into small lessons. Click on the timestamp below to jump to different parts of the tutorial. Shotcut is one of the best free video editors out there especially if you are looking for an easy to use editor.

1:17 Set layout
2:44 Import media into Shotcut
4:05 Bring clips into the timeline
4:30 Creating audio and video tracks
5:39 Moving clips in the timeline
6:37 Track options and viewing timeline
8:56 Trimming clips in Shotcut
9:18 Spitting clips
11:18 Snap tool
11:57 Change clip duration in Shotcut
13:06 Adding transitions
15:09 Adding fades to a clip
16:34 Adding text to a clip in Shotcut
19:40 Adding special effects to a clip
21:00 Green screen effect (chroma key)
22:45 Exporting your project

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[liamisaboy]

Useful times for me:

10:20 Explains different methods to delete things
11:20 snap tool
13:00 transitions - dragging clips together with overlays is how you do transitions rather than jumps
15:06 fade in/out
20:38 Green Screen

Thank you Teacher's Tech I found this video helpful!

[acari]

This presenter is truly excellent - knows the product balls deep, doesn't "waffle", understands we have a pause & rewind button, has a truly pleasant 'get to the point' but friendly "I know this program well" style Thankyou for giving your audience some respect and a great product - I really like it -and free!

[davidnewcomb]

I've viewed a number of instructional videos and without doubt this is perhaps the best ever. Why? 1. You didn't waste my time fumbling around; apparently you've either rehearsed or edited out the bloopers. 2. Instructions were clear and concise. None of this, "Blah blah blah oops blah blah." 3. You clearly have your audience in mind, versus gathering a bunch of clicks.

Nicely done sir, nicely done.

[ushadabycharun]

I downloaded Shotcut...went to bed, saw your video (I was sitting in bed frustrated that I couldn't understand it) and saw your video. I got up again and did my video.

I think you're the only one who gets to the point, explains with clarity and is so simple to understand.
Thankyou Thankyou xxx

[Obey]

The real question is



Did you edit this video on shotcut?

[WebRydr]

I've been struggling with video editors. My wife recently started her own "prep-steading" channel, but the technical side falls to me. Imagine that! I started with Windows Live Movie Maker and quickly found it lacking. So, I tried Resolve. BAD mistake! Way more than I need. Very confusing and complicated. Looked at some others with same conclusion. Then, I came across THIS tutorial! Watched it and immediately downloaded Shotcut. Yes, I have a learning curve, but this VERY intuitive and straightforward tutorial has convinced me that Shotcut is the one I'll use. Thanks for introducing me to this program. I believe the quality of her videos is definitely going to improve. Well done, Jamie...I hope that's the correct spelling.

[JohnPeterson]

thanks I just downloaded shotcut and I have found your video very useful

[malstanding]

This is the first instructional video that explains from start to end. Most either forget to tell you how to get your video loaded or make it hard to follow. This is fantastic! Thank you.

[jamjxxm]

This guy clearly knows what he's doing. Keep up the great work!

[steveweisner]

This tutorial rocks! I recently upgraded from Win7 to Win10 and it became clear within minutes of experimenting that the Win10 equivalent of Windows Live Movie Maker (i.e. Photos) is grossly inadequate, even for the ultra-simple video editing that I am looking for. A little web research led me to Shotcut and you have hit on all of my basic product questions with crystal clear instructions and demonstrations. I can see that I will be barely scratching the surface of its capabilities. Thank you!

[jessistrickland]

I am a beginner at editing videos and basically all things tech and this is BY FAR the best video that I’ve found for explaining this software. I could understand what you meant by every explanation and I was able to follow along and create my own video after seeing this. Thank you for sharing. Watching this probably saved me many hours of trial and error and I’m sure saved me from throwing my computer up against a wall lol

[waltermessines]

What to add to the praise already given? Great teacher? No waste, to-the-point, mature yet "without knowledge" audience in mind. 5 hours of other videos brought back to half an hour? You are a mega time-saver. Kudos. Clearly you know what you are talking about and have overcome all the apprentice mistakes with grace. We used to spent a week in an upscale hotel back in the 70ties to learn less. (I miss the great food and ambience that came with it from time to time... :)

[paulcooper]

You covered almost everything I need to know, for my basic video requirements, in one easy to navigate tutorial.
Thank you for posting this clear, information packed video.

[issatomusakamara]

Honestly speaking, I am 100% impressed with the video. One thing I like this guy so much is that, he speaks too clearly for someone to understand more..

I love you so much

[AnnettePetavy]

The best Shotcut tutorial I've found so far. I'm finally starting to get it! Thank you!

[ar.arastu]

I've been afraid of all video editors since I parted ways with my mac and could no longer use iMovie. Without a doubt, your clear, concise, and thorough tutorial has changed my mind, and has made me realize that Shotcut can be a viable alternative. By far the most helpful tutorial I've seen! Thanks!

[anabas]

Very clear, organized, and informative. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am so excited to use Shotcut now!

[fazalsirsacademy]

sir ne aaj tak itna accha tutorial..itna simple....itna serious subjective nahi TO YOU

[DanielLuzmedicinachinesa]

Such a wonderful, concise, no-nonsense tutorial, getting right to the points a beginner like myself would need. A hugely useful video, heartfelt thanks!

[zhentzar]

YOU ARE THE BEST OF OVER 10 OTHER TUTORS PRESENTATIONS .
YOUR SPEED IS JUST RIGHT ALWAYS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE LEARNER VIEWERS .
THANKS A LOT