Step 1 of 6 · CapCut Editing for Reels and TikTok
Project setup and hook clip first
Project setup and hook clip first — step 1 of 6 in CapCut Editing for Reels and TikTok. New project 9:16. Import clips. Drag strongest visual first — text overlay in 0.5 sec: 'Stop doing X' or question. Delete dead air.

Free tech & internet tip: Project setup and hook clip first (step 1 of 6 from "CapCut Editing for Reels and TikTok").
New project 9:16. Import clips. Drag strongest visual first — text overlay in 0.5 sec: 'Stop doing X' or question.
Delete dead air. If clip has 2 sec of you breathing before talking, cut it.
You'll need
- 9:16 project
- Hook text on frame 1
- Dead air trimmed
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