TDS / YouTube

Shotcut: a first edit and export

Turn one raw recording into a short edited tutorial and prepare its thumbnail.

Shotcut Video Editor Tutorial For Beginners - Fast Start

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James Woo ↗ · 2019-09-13 · 15:30 · EN

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A small first task

  1. Import a short recording and make a copy of the project.
  2. Remove an unwanted beginning or ending on the timeline.
  3. Add a clear title and test a short export.
  4. Prepare a separate web thumbnail with the TDS image compressor.

Shotcut · When it fits

Creator setup · Start with the computer and equipment you already own. Upgrade only when a recording or editing test reveals a specific problem.

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