How to Use Slow Motion Templates in CapCut for Your TikTok Videos

Videos are abundant on TikTok, known for their aesthetic appeal and widespread popularity. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use the slow motion template in CapCut, a versatile video editing application that allows you to incorporate templates into your videos and seamlessly share them on TikTok.

Locating the Slow Motion Template

To begin, you need to find the slow motion template within CapCut. Follow these steps:

1. Launch TikTok and either come across a video utilizing the template or search for “CapCut slow motion template” (or similar keywords) using the search bar located at the top right corner.
2. Once you locate a video featuring the template, you’ll notice a tag above the user who uploaded it. This CapCut template tag provides you with the option to try it.
3. Click on the template label to open it and create your own video. Follow the steps provided within the video editing app.

Applying Slow Motion in CapCut

CapCut offers two alternative methods to apply slow motion effects:

Method 1: Adjusting Speed

1. Open a project and select a video for editing.
2. On the editing screen, tap on the track you want to apply slow motion to. This action will reveal new options on the bottom toolbar.
3. Press the “Speed” option, and you’ll be presented with two choices: a. For overall speed adjustment, tap on “Normal” and select the desired speed index (e.g., 0.5x for half speed). b. To apply a speed curve to a specific part of the video, tap on “Curve” and choose from the 7 predefined curves. Remember to save changes by tapping “Save” in the upper corner.

Method 2: Applying Slow Motion Effect

You can also create a slow motion effect for your TikTok videos without using the CapCut template. Here’s how:

1. Before Recording: a. While setting up to record, tap “Speed” at the top of the screen. b. Choose your desired slow motion speed (e.g., 0.5x or 0.3x). c. Begin recording, and your video will be captured in slow motion.
2. After Recording: a. In the lower left corner, tap on the “Effects” button. b. Inside the “Effects” menu, tap the magnifying glass icon to access the “Discover Effects” screen. c. Search for “Slow Motion” and explore various similar effects. Activate an effect by tapping the camera icon next to it and start recording.
3. Applying Slow Motion to Existing Videos: a. After recording or selecting a video from the gallery, navigate to the sound addition screen. b. Press “Effects,” and under the “Time” category (hidden on the right), choose “Slow Motion.” c. Select the portion of the video where you want to apply the slow motion effect and save your changes.