Media Lab: Edit Like a Creator – CapCut for Beginners

About this Event:

Put the finishing touches on your videos with this hands-on introduction to CapCut.

CapCut is a free beginner-friendly video editor and is the go-to tool for content creators and media professionals alike.

Learn to make the most of CapCut’s fast and powerful features using just your smartphone, so you can create scroll-stopping videos ready for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or any platform you love.

In this workshop you will:

• Create engaging short-form videos through smart editing – Learn how pacing, structure and visual choices can make your videos clearer and more compelling.
• Build confidence using CapCut (for mobile) – Get hands-on with essential tools including importing footage, trimming clips, choosing aspect ratios and arranging your timeline.
• Enhance your content with practical features – Add text, captions, music, transitions and simple colour adjustments using CapCut’s free tools.
• Export ready for social media – Prepare and format your videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Cost: $8.50

Age: 16+

Skill level: No experience required.

Equipment: Participants are required to bring their smartphone with the CapCut mobile application installed for practical exercises. It is recommended participants create a free CapCut account prior to the workshop.

About the Facilitator:

Neil Ismail is a creative professional with over 15 years of experience in music production, video production, and storytelling. He has mentored aspiring DJs and producers as the former head instructor at DJ Warehouse Sydney, with many of his students achieving successful careers.

About the Media Lab:

The Media Lab boasts a professional studio set up with a cyclorama wall, green screens, studio lights and Surface Studios with the full Adobe Creative Cloud. The digital tool library contains cameras, recording equipment and other digital accessories that can be borrowed for free with your library membership.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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