CapCut is a popular mobile video editing app that makes it easy to apply professional-looking effects to your videos. One of the most popular effects in CapCut is the 3D zoom effect, which creates a dramatic zooming effect on photos or videos. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply 3D effects to your videos using CapCut.
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Getting Started with CapCut
First, you’ll need to download the CapCut app if you don’t already have it. CapCut is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.
Once you have CapCut installed, open the app and tap on “New Project”. You can then import a video from your camera roll to start editing.
Adding the 3D Zoom Effect
The 3D zoom effect in CapCut works best on a series of photos rather than video clips. Here are the steps to add the 3D zoom effect:
- Import at least 10 portrait photos into your CapCut project
- Tap on the first photo and select “Edit”
- In the menu at the bottom, tap on “Style”
- Select the “3D Zoom” effect. This will be applied to the first photo
- Repeat this process for all your photos in the timeline
Once the 3D zoom effect has been added to each photo, you’ll see a smooth zoom transition between each one when you play back the project.
Tips for best results:
- Have all photos facing the same direction
- Use high quality photos with good lighting
- Keep portraits framed similarly in each photo
- Use at least 10 photos for the full effect
Adjusting the 3D Zoom Effect
You can customize the 3D zoom effect in a few ways:
Speed
- Tap on a photo with the effect applied
- At the bottom, adjust the “Playback speed” faster or slower
- Faster speeds create a more dramatic zoom effect
Smoothness
- Tap on the 3D Zoom effect in the Style menu
- Adjust the “Smoothness” setting higher for a smoother transition
Direction
- In the 3D Zoom effect menu, select a direction for the zoom effect:
- Front to Back
- Back to Front
- Left to Right
- Right to Left
Experiment with different playback speeds and directions for unique effects!
Adding Music
Adding music will take your 3D zoom video to the next level:
- Tap on the music icon at the bottom
- Select a song from your music library or CapCut’s free music
- Trim the song length to match your video length
- Tap the beats in the audio waveform to sync transitions
Exporting and Sharing
When you’re happy with your 3D zoom effect video, export it by tapping the export button in the top right. CapCut allows you to export in a range of resolutions up to 4K.
You can then share your professional-looking 3D video to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more!
More CapCut Tips
Here are some additional tips for mastering 3D effects in CapCut:
- Use the masking tools to highlight and track objects in your video
- Add a moving overlay like a virtual camera pan over photos
- Import a video and use the 3D zoom to create a freeze frame effect
- Get creative with beat-syncing other transitions like spins and zooms
With some practice, you’ll be creating stunning 3D videos with ease in CapCut. Have fun bringing your photos and videos to life with cool effects!
