Microsoft ClipChamp - Video Editing Guide

Overview

Microsoft ClipChamp is a video editing tool designed to help users create professional-looking videos easily. It offers an intuitive interface with features like video and audio addition, text-to-speech, and exporting in different formats. This guide will cover the basic setup, how to add video and audio clips, and how to use the text-to-speech feature in ClipChamp.

Glossary

• Clip: A section of video or audio that can be edited.
• Timeline: The area where video and audio clips are placed and edited.
• Text-to-Speech: A feature that converts written text into spoken words.
• Export: Saving the final edited video in a format that can be shared or uploaded.

Tools and Materials Needed

• A MatSu Borough email address
• Internet access
• Microsoft ClipChamp software (available via the Software Center or online at clipchamp.com)

Steps to Follow

1. Basic Setup

1. Download and Install:

   • If using a Windows device, ClipChamp is pre-installed on some systems. If not, download it from the Software Center or visit ClipChamp's Website.
   • Open ClipChamp and sign in with your Microsoft account.
   

2. Create a New Project:

   • After logging in, click on the "Create a New Video" button.
   • This will open the video editor interface where you can start your project.
   

2. Adding Video Clips

1. Upload Your Video:

   • On the left sidebar, click the Media button.
   • Select Import Media to upload a video from your computer, or drag and drop the file into the editor.
   

2. Place Video on the Timeline:

   • Once the video is uploaded, drag it from the Media Library to the Timeline at the bottom of the editor.
   
    

3. Adding Audio Clips

1. Upload or Browse Audio:

   • In the Media section, either upload an audio file or use the Music & SFX library available in ClipChamp.
   • Search for free music or sound effects using the search bar.
   

2. Drag Audio to Timeline:

   • Just like with video clips, drag the audio file to the Timeline under the video track.
   • Adjust its position to sync it with the video.
   

4. Using the Text-to-Speech Feature

1. Access Text-to-Speech:

   • In the left sidebar, click on Record & Create and select Text-to-Speech.
   • A window will pop up where you can type the text you want converted to speech.
   

2. Choose a Voice and Language:

   • Select a voice from the list of available options (male or female, different accents, etc.).
   • Choose the language for the text-to-speech output.
   

3. Generate and Add to Timeline:

   • After typing the text and choosing a voice, click Generate Speech.
   • Once the voice clip is generated, it will appear in your Media Library.
   • Drag the generated speech clip to the Timeline to sync with your video.
   

5. Exporting the Video

1. Finalize Edits:

   • Make sure all clips, audio, and text-to-speech are aligned in the Timeline.

2. Export the Video:

   • Click the Export button in the top right corner.
   • Choose the export resolution (e.g., 720p, 1080p) and start exporting the video.
   

Troubleshooting

• Issue: Audio or video clips are out of sync.
  • Solution: Check the Timeline and adjust the position of the clips manually. Use the zoom tool to ensure finer control.
• Issue: Text-to-speech sounds robotic or unnatural.
  • Solution: Try different voices or slow down the text-to-speech pace by adjusting the settings in the Text-to-Speech window.

FAQs

1. Can I use ClipChamp on Mac or mobile devices?

   • Currently, ClipChamp is primarily available for Windows devices. However, you can access it via a browser on any device by visiting ClipChamp Online.

2. Are there limitations to the free version?

   • Yes, the free version of ClipChamp includes watermarks on exports over 480p resolution. The premium version offers higher resolution exports without watermarks.

3. What video formats does ClipChamp support?

   • ClipChamp supports common formats such as MP4, AVI, and MOV for video uploads.