📖 About This Step

A focused checklist to edit Reels in CapCut that look professional without paying for premium tools. Covers cuts, captions, motion graphics, color, and audio — the 5 areas that separate amateur from pro.

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Tasks (5)
5 tasks total
1
Master the cut
Week 1
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Trim ruthlessly. Cut on action, on dialogue beat, on visual change. Most Reels die because of slow cuts.
2
Add captions with proper styling
Week 1
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Use CapCut's auto-caption. Edit for accuracy. Set styling — bold, white, with black outline. Position lower-center, not center.
3
Layer in motion graphics + transitions
Week 2
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Use 2-3 transitions max per Reel. Whip pans, zoom-ins, match cuts. Less is more — most amateur Reels overuse transitions.
4
Color grade for consistency
Week 2
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Apply a single LUT or filter across all clips. Don't overdo saturation. Indian creators tend to oversaturate — keep it natural.
5
Mix audio properly
Week 3
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Music at -18dB to -22dB, voiceover at -6dB to -12dB. Add subtle reverb to voice. Use trending audio for discovery but lower it under voice.
📅 Daily Plan View
Week 1
Task 1
Master the cut
Week 1
Task 2
Add captions with proper styling
Week 2
Task 3
Layer in motion graphics + transitions
Week 2
Task 4
Color grade for consistency
Week 3
Task 5
Mix audio properly
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