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10 Tips to Optimize Your CapCut Videos

Useful tips and tricks to get the most out of CapCut when combined with FlashCut.ai automation.

2026-02-15
6 min read

Why CapCut?

CapCut is the most powerful free video editor available today, especially when combined with FlashCut.ai automation. Here are 10 tips to optimize your workflow.

Tip 1: Use Keyframe Animations

FlashCut automatically creates keyframe animations for images. You can fine-tune them in CapCut:

  • Zoom In/Out — create Ken Burns effect for static images
  • Pan & Tilt — smooth camera movements
  • Scale & Rotate — combine multiple effects

Tip 2: Leverage Auto Subtitles

FlashCut integrates Deepgram STT with 95.5% accuracy. Subtitles are automatically synced with the timeline.

Tip 3: Effects & Transitions

Use the optimized effects collection:

  • Opening Effects — impressive intro animations
  • Smooth Transitions — seamless scene changes
  • Color Grading — professional color filters

Tip 4: Track Layering

FlashCut's Tiered Track Layering system ensures:

  • Video tracks are always on the correct layer
  • Text overlays always display on top
  • Audio tracks are mixed precisely

Tip 5: Export Settings

Optimal export settings for YouTube:

  • Resolution: 1080p or 4K
  • FPS: 30 or 60
  • Bitrate: High quality for detailed content

Conclusion

Combining FlashCut.ai with CapCut helps you create professional videos faster than ever. Apply these tips to elevate your video quality!