/jiaying-tool

name: jiaying-tool
description: Use when editing videos for Xiaohongshu, creating short video content, adding effects and transitions to videos, or needing to add subtitles and music to video clips

Jiaying Tool (剪映工具)

Overview

Jiaying (CapCut) is Xiaohongshu's preferred video editing tool - a free, feature-rich app that enables creators to produce professional-quality short videos with effects, transitions, subtitles, and music optimization for mobile viewing.

When to Use

**Use when**:

• Creating short videos for Xiaohongshu (under 5 minutes)
• Adding effects and transitions to video clips
• Adding subtitles or text overlays
• Adding background music or sound effects
• Adjusting video speed or applying filters
• Creating before-and-after comparison videos

**Do NOT use when**:

• Need advanced color grading (use DaVinci Resolve)
• Editing long-form video over 10 minutes (use Premiere/Final Cut)
• Need complex 3D effects (use After Effects)

Core Pattern

**Before** (raw, unedited footage):

❌ Single long take, boring
❌ No subtitles, hard to understand
❌ Poor audio, inconsistent volume
❌ No effects or transitions

**After** (professionally edited):

✅ 15-60 seconds, tightly edited
✅ Clear subtitles and text overlays
✅ Balanced audio with music
✅ Smooth transitions and engaging effects

**8 Core Editing Features**: 1. **Trim & Cut** - Remove unwanted footage 2. **Text & Subtitles** - Add captions and titles 3. **Music & Audio** - Add background music and sound effects 4. **Effects & Filters** - Color grading and visual effects 5. **Transitions** - Smooth cuts between clips 6. **Speed Control** - Slow motion or time-lapse 7. **Stickers & Overlays** - Add decorative elements 8. **Auto-Captions** - AI-powered subtitle generation

Quick Reference

| Feature | Shortcut | Use Case | |---------|----------|----------| | **Split** | Tap clip → Split | Cut out mistakes or pauses | | **Delete** | Tap clip → Delete | Remove unwanted footage | | **Text** | Text button | Add titles, subtitles | | **Music** | Audio → Music | Add background music | | **Effects** | Effects button | Add visual effects | | **Transitions** | Between clips | Smooth cuts | | **Speed** | Speed button | Slow mo or timelapse | | **Export** | Export button | Save final video |

Implementation

Step 1: Import and Organize Footage

**Open Jiaying**: 1. Download Jiaying app (App Store or Google Play) 2. Tap "Start Creating" (开始创作) 3. Select video clips from camera roll 4. Tap "Add" (添加) to import

**Organize clips**:

• Drag to reorder clips
• Preview full sequence
• Trim unwanted parts (see Step 2)

Step 2: Trim and Cut Clips

**Basic editing**: 1. **Trim start/end**: Tap clip, drag yellow handles 2. **Split clip**: Tap clip → tap "Split" (分割) at playhead position 3. **Delete section**: Tap unwanted section → tap "Delete" (删除)

**Pro tip**: Trim to 15-60 seconds for optimal Xiaohongshu performance (attention spans are short).

Step 3: Add Text and Subtitles

**Add title**: 1. Tap "Text" (文字) button 2. Choose text style (recommended: bold, white with black outline) 3. Type title text 4. Adjust size and position (center top or bottom) 5. Set duration (when text appears/disappears)

**Add subtitles**: 1. Tap "Text" → "Auto Captions" (自动识别字幕) 2. Let AI transcribe audio (free feature) 3. Edit mistakes if needed 4. Choose subtitle style (white text, black outline recommended) 5. Position at bottom (don't cover important content)

**Text overlays**:

• Use sparingly (3-5 text overlays max per video)
• Key info only (product names, prices, key tips)
• Keep on screen 2-3 seconds minimum (readable)

Step 4: Add Music and Audio

**Add background music**: 1. Tap "Audio" (音频) → "Music" (音乐) 2. Browse or search for music 3. Tap "+" to add to project 4. Adjust volume (10-20% of voice volume) 5. Trim music to match video length

**Volume balancing**: 1. Tap "Volume" (音量) icon 2. Set original audio to 100% 3. Set music to 10-20% (background, not distraction) 4. Preview to ensure voice is clear

**Sound effects** (optional): 1. Tap "Audio" → "Effects" (音效) 2. Add transitions sounds (whoosh, pop, etc.) 3. Use sparingly (1-2 per video)

Step 5: Apply Effects and Filters

**Color correction**: 1. Tap "Filters" (滤镜) 2. Choose filter (recommended: "Natural" or "Bright") 3. Adjust intensity (50-70% for subtle enhancement)

**Effects** (optional): 1. Tap "Effects" (特效) 2. Browse categories (beauty, blur, artistic, etc.) 3. Tap effect to preview 4. Adjust intensity if available

**Pro tip**: Less is more. Subtle effects look more professional than heavy filters.

Step 6: Add Transitions

**Between clips**: 1. Tap transition icon between two clips 2. Choose transition type:

• "Fade" (淡入淡出) - subtle, professional
• "Dissolve" (叠化) - smooth, elegant
• "Wipe" (擦除) - dynamic, engaging

3. Adjust duration (0.3-0.5 seconds recommended)

**Pro tip**: Use consistent transitions throughout video (don't mix many types).

Step 7: Adjust Speed (Optional)

**Slow motion**: 1. Tap clip → tap "Speed" (变速) 2. Choose speed below 1x (0.5x = half speed, 0.25x = quarter speed) 3. Use for: dramatic moments, detailed demonstrations

**Speed up**: 1. Tap clip → tap "Speed" 2. Choose speed above 1x (2x = double speed) 3. Use for: boring parts, processes, time-lapses

**Pro tip**: Use speed changes sparingly. Most content should be normal speed (1x).

Step 8: Export Video

**Final preview**: 1. Watch full video from start to finish 2. Check for: smooth cuts, clear audio, readable text, appropriate length 3. Make adjustments if needed

**Export settings**: 1. Tap "Export" (导出) button 2. Resolution: 1080p (recommended) or 4K if footage supports 3. Frame rate: 30fps (standard) or 60fps (smooth motion) 4. Codec: H.264 (standard, compatible) 5. Tap "Export" to save

**Upload to Xiaohongshu**: 1. Open Xiaohongshu app 2. Tap "+" → select video from camera roll 3. Add title, description, hashtags 4. Post!

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