Timeline (tracks)
What: This is the main hub where all your clips, audio, text, and overlays come together.
When to use: Always — it’s the foundation for building your video.
Split / Trim / Cut
What: This lets you break clips into smaller pieces (Split) and shorten them (Trim).
When to use: Perfect for cutting out mistakes, trimming long pauses, and keeping your clips snappy. For crypto advice, trim the filler to ensure your message is clear and quick.
Delete / Lift / Ripple delete
What: This function removes a clip or gap, and ripple delete automatically closes the gap.
When to use: Use ripple delete when you want the subsequent clips to shift left automatically, maintaining the flow.
Speed (Slow / Fast / Curve)
What: Adjust the playback speed; the curve option provides smooth transitions between speeds.
When to use: To emphasize a moment (like slow motion) or create urgency (speed ramp). For example, slow down when you hit a key point, and speed up during filler.
Reverse
What: Plays the clip in reverse.
When to use: Great for creative effects or brief moments (not typically used for talking-head advice).
Freeze Frame
What: Pauses on a single frame.
When to use: To highlight a tip or display a statistic on screen while you talk.
Transitions
What: Smoothly shifts between clips (fade, slide, zoom).
When to use: Between different scenes or to soften cuts. Keep it minimal for educational content — simple cuts or quick fades are usually best.
Filters & Effects
What: Sets the overall look (like vintage or cinematic) and adds visual effects (like glitch or light leak).
When to use: Filters help establish mood or brand consistency. Use effects for emphasis, but keep it to one per important moment.
Color / Adjust / LUTs
What: Adjusts exposure, contrast, saturation, and color grading, plus you can use LUT presets.
When to use: To correct brightness and skin tones, making your video look polished. Do this after editing, but before adding effects.
Chroma Key (Green Screen) / Background Remover
What: Removes green or solid backgrounds, and can also take the background away from people (using AI).
When to use: When you want to swap out backgrounds or add dynamic visuals behind you, which is fantastic for tutorials or branded content