Class 12: CapCut Color Grading & Filters

Welcome! In today’s class, we’ll learn how to color grade videos in CapCut, apply filters, and manually adjust color settings.

Step 1: Import Your Video

1. Import the video you want to work on.
2. Remove any watermark: tap on it, go to the end, and delete it.
3. Play your video to check the content. Example: A boy placing an apple on a table.

Step 2: Apply Filters

You have two main options:

Option A: Color Grading Layer

1. Go to the Tools Panel → Track Layer → Add Filter.
2. Choose any filter you like. Tap it to apply.

Option B: Direct Filter

1. Tap Filter directly on your video.
2. Scroll through available filters. Tap to download and apply.
3. Adjust intensity: use the slider to make the effect lighter or stronger.

Step 3: Manual Adjustments

If you want to tweak the colors manually:

1. Tap Adjust in the Tools Panel.
2. You can modify:
3. Brightness
4. Contrast
5. Saturation
6. Sharpness
7. Highlights & Shadows
8. Temperature (to warm or cool your video)
9. Vignette (to darken corners)
10. Use the graph feature to fine-tune specific color ranges (red, green, etc.).
11. Play your video frequently to see the changes in real-time.

Step 4: Layer Management

• To delete a layer: tap → delete.
• To split a video: hold the layer and drag, or use the Tools Panel → Split.
• To reset adjustments: tap Adjust → Reset.

Step 5: Combining Filters and Manual Grading

• You can apply a filter and then adjust it manually for a more personalized look.
• Example:
• Apply Black Gold filter.
• Go to Adjust → increase contrast, brightness, or modify saturation.

Step 6: Export & Preview

• Always preview your video after applying changes.
• When satisfied, save and export your video.

Tip: Use layers to experiment without permanently altering the video. Combine filters and manual adjustments for professional-looking results.