How to do Velocity Edit on CapCut

CapCut – formerly known as ViaMaker – is the ultimate video editing application developed by ByteDance for Android and iOS users. It is wildly popular among TikTokers who use it to create creative and unique videos. Today, we are going to be focusing on the ultimate fun-filled video editing experience – Velocity edits. With CapCut's Velocity edits, you can make your videos look even more mesmerizing and add that much-needed jazz to your videos. So, grab your phones, unlock the full potential of CapCut and get ready to create the most funky-looking videos!

What does Velocity edit on Capcut mean?

Velocity edit is an innovative video editing technique that lets you control the speed of certain sections of a video, giving you the freedom to be creative with how you present your video. With CapCut, you don't need a separate “Velocity Edit” button – you can get the desired results simply by adjusting the speed setting. With Velocity editing, you can experiment with different speeds and find the perfect speed to make your video look professional and eye-catching.

How does Velocity edit work on CapCut?

Do you want to create dynamic and interesting videos without having to speed up or slow down the entire clip? With the Velocity edit on CapCut, you can!

This powerful tool lets you add five beats or checkpoints to your video. You can then speed up or slow down any part of the video while keeping the rest of the clip untouched. This is perfect for creating exciting time-lapse sequences or slow-motion sequences that are easy to follow and don't drag on for too long. 

Say goodbye to one-dimensional videos and level up your video editing skills with Velocity edit on CapCut! Create dynamic and captivating videos without having to tweak your entire clip.

How to do Velocity Edit on CapCut

Ready to take your Velocity editing skills to the next level? Let's explore how to do it with one of the best apps around: CapCut. 

To get started, open the app on your smartphone. Tap on 'New Project' at the top of the screen. From there, you can start editing your videos and creating stunning effects with the help of CapCut's intuitive tools. Give it a try and see what amazing results you can achieve!

Select a video to edit from your Gallery. You can also go to the ‘Stock videos’ tab and select a video from there as we have done here.

Tap on ‘Add’ at the bottom of your screen to load the video in the editor.

We are concerned here with speed. So, tap on the ‘Edit’ tab at the bottom-left corner of the screen to access the editing options.

Next, tap on the ‘Speed’ option.

Here you can see two speed control options: 'Normal' and 'Curve'. 'Normal' lets you adjust playback speed for standard speed manipulation. 'Curve' is for velocity editing. To get started, simply tap 'Curve' and wait for the options to load. Enjoy seamless speed control with both 'Normal' and 'Curve'!

Then, tap on ‘Custom’ and tap on it again to access the Beats.

With five beats in your video, you can craft a highly engaging and visually appealing story that is split into five symmetrical parts. This gives you the opportunity to create a narrative arc that will keep your viewers hooked and make your video stand out from the rest.

Press and hold any point and drag it up or down to speed up or slow down that area.

Speed up your video editing to 10.0x and slow it down to 0.1x with ease. With the Beat Adjustment feature, you can modify one Beat without affecting the others. Once you're done making changes, simply tap the tick button at the bottom-right corner of the screen to save. It's that easy!

Fnally, tap the upload button in the top-right corner of the screen to save your file. 

You can even directly share it on TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more, so your friends and followers will be able to see your amazing content!