Have you ever seen a scene in a movie filmed in such incredible locations and wondered how they handled it? They probably didn’t, is the truth. There were a lot of studio shots of green-screened scenes, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet standing on the edge of the Titanic. Hollywood is no longer applying the magic of the green screen alone. Now, anyone who can make videos can use the tool to create powerful videos with a green screen effect. The best part? An expensive setup is not needed. Using just your mobile phone, a green screen, and an app like CapCut, you can turn your audience into a place of your choosing.
In this article, I’ll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to use the green screen feature on CapCut. By the end, you’ll be able to remove backgrounds and replace them with exciting visuals to make your videos more engaging and cinematic.
What is CapCut?
CapCut is a free video editing app available for Android, iOS, and PC. CapCut is a very popular video editing application that is mostly used for short videos or adding filters, stickers, overlays, and text, with the most important being the green-screen effect.
CapCut Features:
| Feature | Description |
| Chroma Key | Removes green screen backgrounds |
| Auto Cutout | Automatically removes video backgrounds without a green screen |
| Text & Stickers | Allows adding text, emojis, and stickers |
| Filters & Effects | Enhances video visuals with special effects |
| Music & Sound Effects | Adds background music and sound effects |
How to Use Green Screen on CapCut
There are two main methods to use a green screen in CapCut: Chroma Key and Auto Cutout. Let’s go through both methods in detail.
Method 1: Using Chroma Key to Remove Green Screen
If you have recorded a video with a green screen background, this method is best.
Step 1: Upload your Video to CapCut
Import the main video in which you want to replace the background, in Open CapCut. Move it into the timeline at the bottom right.
Step 2: Upload Your Green Screen Video as an overlay
Then, bring in the green screen video and place it on top of the main video in the timeline with the “Overlay” option.
Step 3: Apply the Chroma Key Feature
Go to the green screen video and click.
Tap on the “Cutout” option.
Pick the green background, and select “Chroma Key”.
Step 4: Adjust Strength and Shadows
Refine the green screen by increasing or decreasing the strength slider.
Blend the overlay using the shadow tool.
Step 5: Export the Video
Once you’ve got the result you want, export the video in MP4 format at your chosen resolution.
Method 2: Using Auto Cutout to Remove Background
If your video does not have a green screen but still wants to get rid of the background, this is a useful method.
Step 1: Add Your Background Clip
Drag and drop the image or video that you would like as a background of your canvas into the timeline.
Step 2: Add the Original Video
Open up an empty video and import the video where you want to remove the background and then bring it on top of the background layer.
Step 3: Use the Auto Cut Out Feature
Choose the video which has the background you would like to take away.
Now click on “Cutout” and choose “Auto Cutout”.
All backgrounds will be striped away by CapCut, leaving the main subject.
Step 4: Export Your Video
Continue to make any necessary adjustments then export your final video and share it with your audience.
FAQs
Q1. Is CapCut completely free?
Ans. Yes, CapCut is free, but you also have the premium version with more features.
Q2. Can I use CapCut without downloading it?
Ans. CapCut has an online editor, but advanced green screen features like Chroma Key and Auto Cutout are only available in the downloaded version.
Q3. Can I use CapCut for long videos?
Ans. For short videos (like TikTok and Instagram Reels), CapCut is the best. The more advanced editing you need for long videos, you might want to explore other software. 4.
Q4. Does CapCut leave a watermark?
Ans. CapCut does not add a watermark to the video you create with it.
Conclusion
CapCut’s green screen feature is a huge game changer in the content creators’ world. Whether you’d like to transport yourself to an exotic location, add a dynamic backdrop, or amp up your storytelling, CapCut makes it easy and accessible. I like how easy it is to use for beginners. You can create professional-looking videos with just a few taps with no fortune spent. But if you’re just getting started, give both the Chroma Key and Auto Cutout methods a shot and see what fits your content best.