Clipchamp is one of the programs included in the Microsoft Office 365 suite from the company of the same name. This program is a video editor that even a beginner with no experience can use to create interesting, modern, creative videos for their social networks. It allows users to combine video, image, and audio files into a single whole, as well as add various effects and text. You can easily save the finished result to your PC.

What software is needed to use Clipchamp?

To get started, you need to have a desktop or laptop with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge installed. Open a new tab in your browser and go to the official website of the program app.clipchamp.com.
If you have a Windows 11 operating system, you need to search for “Clipchamp” in the taskbar or from the main menu on your PC, via the Start menu.
If you are using Windows 10, you need to install this program through its entry in the Microsoft Store.

With the help of the program, you can create:

videos for YouTube;
● videos for TikTok;
videos for Pinterest;
● video advertising for Facebook;
● speech video;
● video memes;
Video slideshow;
● templates:
● gaming videos:
● stock library:
● Clipchamp for work;
Instagram videos.

Clipchamp is equipped with intelligent content creation tools. Namely:

● Automatic subtitles. The program recognizes the sound of 140 languages and accurately transcribes all the sounds into text using special algorithms that create perfect subtitles.
● Convert text to speech. You can turn any text into speech.
● Change the video size. The user can change the proportions of the video to meet the requirements of the platform where it will be posted. You can add background colors or blur effects to certain parts of the video, or even trim the video as you need to.
● Speaking training. Users can record their monologues or dialogues using a web camera to track and correct the pace of speech, its tone, and the use of parasitic words. By looking at themselves from the outside, the user will be able to improve their communication skills and boost their self-esteem.

What steps do I need to take to start using this program?

1. Download the program from the Microsoft store.
2. Enter the program, the shortcut of which appears on the desktop or through the Start menu (it can also open automatically after it is installed).
3. After that, the user must log in using a Microsoft or Google account.
4. Next, choose the type of video to create (education, content, organization, big business, personal).
5. After that, the program offers to choose a place of work or study. You can omit this information by using the “Skip for now” button.
6. The process of creating a video takes place in several stages. Each of them is described in more detail below.
6.1 Go to the main page of the program and click on the “Create video” button. After that, the user can upload their own video or choose one of the stock videos, which are both paid and free, for further work.
6.2 Next, the user should familiarize himself with the tools offered by the program.
6.2.1 The video editing screen consists of the video the author is going to work with, the toolbar on the left side, and additional video processing functions on the right side.
6.2.2 The video author may use:
● Your Media is a folder where all user files are stored.
● Record and Create – provides screen and camera recording and speech synthesis functions.
● Music and Special Effects – here you can find music tracks, both free and paid options.
● Templates – contains templates for creating content for social networks, games, and slideshows.
Stock Video is a database of various videos.
● Stock images – you can use additional images from here.
● Text – this section contains text templates, fonts, animations, and more.
● Graphics – here you can find backgrounds, overlays, gifs, and stickers.
● Transitions – this section contains stylish transitions between parts of the video.
● “Brand Kit” – using the tools here, you can create a recognizable style.

Then the user learns the basics of editing. The main workspace is the screen with the video and the feed below it. This is where the author can increase or decrease the video duration, add text, audio, effects, and filters. And the perfect video for your social media is ready.