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How to Make a YouTube Intro

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In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to make a YouTube intro using free software that comes with Windows 11 called ClipChamp, video editing software made by Microsoft. 📚 RESOURCES - My project file to follow along: https://usethis.video/kevins-intro ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Get ClipChamp 00:44 Get project files 01:00 Log in to ClipChamp 01:26 Home screen & templates 01:58 Insert music & SFX 03:29 Adjust timeline view 04:05 Trim clips 05:15 Insert text 06:57 Split clips 07:34 Copy timeline objects 07:58 Adjust text timing 09:13 Text animations 10:51 Motion graphics 13:00 Stock video 14:55 Text to speech 16:21 Transitions 17:18 Export & share 17:51 Wrap up 📺 RELATED VIDEOS - Playlist with all my videos on ClipChamp: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xJGEX3hk74EJsTHpXH3RiBZ 📩 NEWSLETTER - Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/ 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME - Official web site: http://www.kevinstratvert.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstratvert/ - Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevstrat - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Stratvert-101912218227818 - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinstratvert - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstratvert/ 🎒 MY COURSES - Excel for Beginners in under 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?sub_confirmation=1 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - Hit the THANKS button in any video! - Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz (Purchasing through this link gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel -- the price to you is the same) #stratvert #clipchamp #youtube

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[{'end': 345.425, 'text': 'Here if I hover over any one of these options, I can sample what it looks like.', 'start': 341.503, 'duration': 3.922}, {'end': 351.168, 'text': "So here's statement, you have an option called typewriter, here's stencil, and you see these nice animations.", 'start': 345.505, 'duration': 5.663}, {'end': 353.85, 'text': 'So you have all these really neat effects that you can add.', 'start': 351.348, 'duration': 2.502}, {'end': 358.094, 'text': "For now, I just want to keep it really simple, so let's go with the plain text.", 'start': 354.73, 'duration': 3.364}, {'end': 361.218, 'text': "Here, I'll click on this and then drag it over onto my timeline.", 'start': 358.214, 'duration': 3.004}, {'end': 364.401, 'text': 'I can now see my text on the timeline down below.', 'start': 361.758, 'duration': 2.643}, {'end': 370.428, 'text': "Here, I'll take the playhead and move it right to the beginning and here we can see the text within the preview area.", 'start': 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'Under cool, I added four different backgrounds.', 'start': 874.046, 'duration': 2.421}, {'end': 881.289, 'text': 'So here as cool appears, it rapidly shifts between the different stock video.', 'start': 876.867, 'duration': 4.422}, {'end': 883.05, 'text': 'So that adds some excitement and energy.', 'start': 881.449, 'duration': 1.601}, {'end': 889.574, 'text': 'And at the very end, I added this synth wave behind YouTube intro, and I thought that really looked nice.', 'start': 883.69, 'duration': 5.884}, {'end': 895.857, 'text': 'But here you can experiment with different stock video as your background, and I think it adds a really nice effect.', 'start': 890.154, 'duration': 5.703}, {'end': 901.721, 'text': 'As this intro is playing, I want to emphasize the word cool just a little bit more.', 'start': 896.518, 'duration': 5.203}, {'end': 904.982, 'text': 'And this is one of the coolest features in Clipchamp.', 'start': 902.101, 'duration': 2.881}, {'end': 908.144, 'text': "Over on the left hand side, let's click on record and create.", 'start': 905.543, 'duration': 2.601}, {'end': 912.207, 'text': "And here's the option to enter text and convert it to speech.", 'start': 908.605, 'duration': 3.602}, {'end': 913.507, 'text': "Let's click on this.", 'start': 912.887, 'duration': 0.62}, {'end': 917.149, 'text': 'This opens up a pane where I can turn text into speech.', 'start': 914.228, 'duration': 2.921}], 'summary': 'Using various stock videos as backgrounds enhances text effects, adding excitement and energy, with a synth wave for the youtube intro.', 'duration': 63.258, 'max_score': 853.891, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/339yN3qfTk0/pics/339yN3qfTk0853891.jpg'}, {'end': 999.169, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 972.036, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 975.878, 'text': "I've now added all the different text to speech to my timeline and let's hear what it sounds like.", 'start': 972.036, 'duration': 3.842}, {'end': 982.429, 'text': "That's pretty epic.", 'start': 981.708, 'duration': 0.721}, {'end': 986.634, 'text': 'To finish up, I want to transition into my actual video.', 'start': 983.03, 'duration': 3.604}, {'end': 992.081, 'text': "Over on the left-hand side, I'll click on my media and then I'll drag in a video clip from my computer.", 'start': 987.115, 'duration': 4.966}, {'end': 996.546, 'text': "I'll now take my video clip and I'll attach it to the end of this intro.", 'start': 992.662, 'duration': 3.884}, {'end': 999.169, 'text': "And here, let's see how it transitions.", 'start': 997.487, 'duration': 1.682}], 'summary': 'Added text-to-speech to the timeline, attached video clip, and tested transition.', 'duration': 27.133, 'max_score': 972.036, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/339yN3qfTk0/pics/339yN3qfTk0972036.jpg'}, {'end': 1033.917, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1005.716, 'weight': 8, 'content': [{'end': 1009.118, 'text': "Let's click on zoom to fit and I want to add a transition here.", 'start': 1005.716, 'duration': 3.402}, {'end': 1014.282, 'text': "Over on the left-hand side, let's click into transitions and, just like with all the other categories,", 'start': 1009.659, 'duration': 4.623}, {'end': 1018.864, 'text': "I have all these different transitions that I can choose from, and here's one called spin.", 'start': 1014.282, 'duration': 4.582}, {'end': 1024.508, 'text': "I'll select this and then I can drag it onto the timeline and I'll place it between these two different clips.", 'start': 1019.465, 'duration': 5.043}, {'end': 1026.608, 'text': "Let's now preview what this looks like.", 'start': 1025.028, 'duration': 1.58}, {'end': 1033.917, 'text': 'Let me shorten this clip just a tiny bit so my video starts playing sooner.', 'start': 1029.892, 'duration': 4.025}], 'summary': "Adding a 'spin' transition between two clips and shortening the clip for earlier start in the video editing process.", 'duration': 28.201, 'max_score': 1005.716, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/339yN3qfTk0/pics/339yN3qfTk01005716.jpg'}, {'end': 1079.166, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 1050.703, 'weight': 9, 'content': [{'end': 1052.524, 'text': "That's currently the best quality level.", 'start': 1050.703, 'duration': 1.821}, {'end': 1054.805, 'text': "And now it's rendering my video.", 'start': 1053.044, 'duration': 1.761}, {'end': 1063.09, 'text': 'Now that my video is all done exporting, in the top right hand corner I can see that it automatically saved it to my computer in my downloads folder.', 'start': 1055.265, 'duration': 7.825}, {'end': 1065.131, 'text': 'Here you could also click on download as well.', 'start': 1063.29, 'duration': 1.841}, {'end': 1071.878, 'text': 'Down below, you can copy this link and then you can share it with others so they can see the video that you pulled together.', 'start': 1065.931, 'duration': 5.947}, {'end': 1076.723, 'text': 'If you followed along, be sure to copy that link and then share it down below in the comments.', 'start': 1072.558, 'duration': 4.165}, {'end': 1079.166, 'text': "I think it'd be a lot of fun to see what you came up with.", 'start': 1077.123, 'duration': 2.043}], 'summary': 'Video rendered at best quality, saved to computer, and shareable link provided.', 'duration': 28.463, 'max_score': 1050.703, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/339yN3qfTk0/pics/339yN3qfTk01050703.jpg'}], 'start': 541.437, 'title': 'Enhancing text and video in clipchamp', 'summary': 'Explores adding animation, glitch effects, motion graphics stickers to text, enhancing text animations with stock video backgrounds, creating text-to-speech with voice styles and pitch, and exporting a video at 1080p quality in clipchamp.', 'chapters': [{'end': 775.852, 'start': 541.437, 'title': 'Enhancing text with animation', 'summary': 'Explores enhancing plain text with animation, including adding glitch effects and inserting motion graphics stickers to make the text more visually appealing, resulting in a more dynamic and engaging video clip.', 'duration': 234.415, 'highlights': ['Adding glitch effect to text elements The process involves selecting from various animation options, such as the glitch effect, and applying it to the text elements, resulting in a visually enhanced appearance.', "Inserting motion graphics stickers The chapter discusses the selection and insertion of motion graphics stickers, such as a 'cool' sticker, to replace plain text, creating a more visually appealing and engaging video clip.", 'Adjusting properties of text and animation The tutorial covers adjusting properties like font, size, color, and glitch amount and speed, to customize the appearance of the text and animation, resulting in a more polished and dynamic visual presentation.']}, {'end': 895.857, 'start': 781.266, 'title': 'Enhancing text animations with stock video backgrounds', 'summary': "Demonstrates how to enhance text animations by adding stock video backgrounds, with examples of different backgrounds used and the impact on the video's visual appeal and dynamics.", 'duration': 114.591, 'highlights': ['The video explains how to insert stock video backgrounds behind text animations to make them appear more dynamic. ', 'The tutorial showcases the process of selecting and inserting free to use stock video backgrounds into the project, providing a wide range of options to experiment with. Multiple options of stock video backgrounds are presented for experimentation.', 'Demonstrates the process of positioning the stock video background underneath the text to create a visually appealing effect. ', 'The presenter shares examples of different stock video backgrounds used behind text effects, highlighting their impact on the overall visual appeal of the video. Multiple examples of stock video backgrounds are showcased, demonstrating their impact on the visual appeal.', 'The tutorial emphasizes the ability to experiment with different stock video backgrounds to achieve varied effects and enhance the overall video presentation. ']}, {'end': 1085.573, 'start': 896.518, 'title': 'Creating text-to-speech and video transition in clipchamp', 'summary': 'Discusses using clipchamp to add text-to-speech with various voice styles and pitch, creating a video transition with a spin effect, and exporting the video at 1080p quality, showcasing the process of creating and editing a video.', 'duration': 189.055, 'highlights': ['Using Clipchamp to add text-to-speech with various voice styles and pitch, showcasing the process of creating and editing a video (e.g., selecting voice styles, adjusting voice pitch, adding text, and previewing the sound)', 'Creating a video transition with a spin effect, demonstrating the process of selecting and applying transitions to the timeline while shortening video clips for a smoother playback', "Exporting the video at 1080p quality, highlighting the process of selecting the quality level and rendering the video before automatically saving it to the computer's downloads folder and providing options for sharing the video link"]}], 'duration': 544.136, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/339yN3qfTk0/pics/339yN3qfTk0541437.jpg', 'highlights': ['Adding glitch effect to text elements The process involves selecting from various animation options, such as the glitch effect, and applying it to the text elements, resulting in a visually enhanced appearance.', "Inserting motion graphics stickers The chapter discusses the selection and insertion of motion graphics stickers, such as a 'cool' sticker, to replace plain text, creating a more visually appealing and engaging video clip.", 'Adjusting properties of text and animation The tutorial covers adjusting properties like font, size, color, and glitch amount and speed, to customize the appearance of the text and animation, resulting in a more polished and dynamic visual presentation.', 'The video explains how to insert stock video backgrounds behind text animations to make them appear more dynamic.', 'The tutorial showcases the process of selecting and inserting free to use stock video backgrounds into the project, providing a wide range of options to experiment with. Multiple options of stock video backgrounds are presented for experimentation.', 'The presenter shares examples of different stock video backgrounds used behind text effects, highlighting their impact on the overall visual appeal of the video. Multiple examples of stock video backgrounds are showcased, demonstrating their impact on the visual appeal.', 'The tutorial emphasizes the ability to experiment with different stock video backgrounds to achieve varied effects and enhance the overall video presentation.', 'Using Clipchamp to add text-to-speech with various voice styles and pitch, showcasing the process of creating and editing a video (e.g., selecting voice styles, adjusting voice pitch, adding text, and previewing the sound)', 'Creating a video transition with a spin effect, demonstrating the process of selecting and applying transitions to the timeline while shortening video clips for a smoother playback', "Exporting the video at 1080p quality, highlighting the process of selecting the quality level and rendering the video before automatically saving it to the computer's downloads folder and providing options for sharing the video link"]}], 'highlights': ['Step-by-step guidance for creating a custom YouTube intro using Clipchamp, including access to project files and template customization options.', 'The software Clipchamp, a free video editing software made by Microsoft, is accessible on Windows 11, Microsoft Store, or web browser, and provides customizable templates.', 'The chapter provides a walkthrough of the main Clipchamp editing interface, highlighting the different options available for creating a custom YouTube intro.', 'Detailed information on accessing Clipchamp, including creating a new account and exploring different template categories, is provided for a comprehensive user experience.', 'The chapter emphasizes the accessibility and customization features of Clipchamp, making it suitable for individuals looking to create a personalized YouTube intro.', 'The process of adding music, including free and upgrade-required options, is explained, providing a practical demonstration of sampling and selecting music within the project.', 'The availability of free songs for use and the option to upgrade for certain songs is highlighted, offering a practical insight into the resources available for music selection.', 'The transcript illustrates the importance of starting intros with fast-paced and upbeat music to enhance the overall impact.', 'The project is about 1 minute and 44 seconds, and for an intro, that feels like the right amount of time.', 'To adjust the timing of the text, the user listens to the beat of the music and then drags the handles to make sure the text appears and disappears at the right moments.', 'The process demonstrates how to trim audio files by placing the playhead at the desired point and pulling the handle to trim the audio file, resulting in the intro being reduced to about five seconds.', 'The user shows how to add text to the timeline, including options to change the font, font size, alignment, color, and apply different filters, such as a slow zoom effect.', "The chapter explains how to zoom in and out on the timeline using the plus and minus icons, hover over the timeline and press the control key, and use the 'zoom to fit' feature, with associated shortcut keys for each action.", 'Adding glitch effect to text elements The process involves selecting from various animation options, such as the glitch effect, and applying it to the text elements, resulting in a visually enhanced appearance.', "Inserting motion graphics stickers The chapter discusses the selection and insertion of motion graphics stickers, such as a 'cool' sticker, to replace plain text, creating a more visually appealing and engaging video clip.", 'Adjusting properties of text and animation The tutorial covers adjusting properties like font, size, color, and glitch amount and speed, to customize the appearance of the text and animation, resulting in a more polished and dynamic visual presentation.', 'The video explains how to insert stock video backgrounds behind text animations to make them appear more dynamic.', 'The tutorial showcases the process of selecting and inserting free to use stock video backgrounds into the project, providing a wide range of options to experiment with. Multiple options of stock video backgrounds are presented for experimentation.', 'The presenter shares examples of different stock video backgrounds used behind text effects, highlighting their impact on the overall visual appeal of the video. Multiple examples of stock video backgrounds are showcased, demonstrating their impact on the visual appeal.', 'The tutorial emphasizes the ability to experiment with different stock video backgrounds to achieve varied effects and enhance the overall video presentation.', 'Using Clipchamp to add text-to-speech with various voice styles and pitch, showcasing the process of creating and editing a video (e.g., selecting voice styles, adjusting voice pitch, adding text, and previewing the sound)', 'Creating a video transition with a spin effect, demonstrating the process of selecting and applying transitions to the timeline while shortening video clips for a smoother playback', "Exporting the video at 1080p quality, highlighting the process of selecting the quality level and rendering the video before automatically saving it to the computer's downloads folder and providing options for sharing the video link"]}