Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

---

I've put together a list of 10 CapCut editing tricks and ideas you NEED to try! These hacks for edits will blow your mind and inspire so many more edit ideas for your creation journey.

Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Get 2 extra months free with annual plans for a limited-time only ➡️ storyblocks.com/modernmillie

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 0:23 Video overview
0:24 - 1:28 Hack #1: Proxy editing
0:29 - 2:58 Hack #2 Keyboard shortcuts
2:59 - 5:35 Hack #3: Zoom in/out (keyframes)
5:36 - 9:20 Hack #4: Reframe long-form to short-form video
9:21 - 11:07 Hack #5: Background remover
11:08 - 12:51 Hack #6: Place text behind you
12:52 -15:10 Hack #7: Have products pop up
15:11 - 16:59 Hack #8: Templates
17:00 - 18:27 Hack #9: Make YouTube thumbnails
18:28 - 19:49 Hack #10: Scrolling on laptop effect

◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️

🔥 RESOURCES I CREATED FOR YOU!

📈🤳🏼 75+ Hook Ideas to Increase Views:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/75-hooks

📈🤳🏼 The Ultimate YouTube Starter Workbook:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/youtube-workbook

📈🤳🏼 TikTok Content Calendar Notion Template:
go.itsmodernmillie.com/tiktok-calendar

📈🤳🏼 12 Month Content Creator Plan
go.itsmodernmillie.com/plan-youtube

◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️

⬇️ More stuff you should check out ⬇️

*$27 MINI COURSE: HOW TO FINALLY GROW TO 100K ON ANY PLATFORM*
itsmodernmillie.com/grow-100k

*FREE CONTENT WORKSHOP: PLAN OUT YOUR NEXT 4 MONTHS OF CONTENT IN ONE HOUR*
itsmodernmillie.com/workshop-youtube

*LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BSP MODEL®*
go.itsmodernmillie.com/the-bsp-model-youtube
*LOOKING FOR MORE RESOURCES?*
itsmodernmillie.com/resources

◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️

⚙️ TOOLS & SERVICES I CURRENTLY USE & RECOMMEND ⚙️

👉🏼Favorite link in bio tool (Stan Store): https://join.stan.store/itsmodernmillie
👉🏼 Keyword research tool for YouTube (TubeBuddy) - tubebuddy.com/MILLIE
👉🏼Organize your brand collabs with Rella: getrella.com/?via=millie
👉🏼Video editors (Storyy): storyy.co/modern-millie
👉🏼Create & launch an online course (Thinkific): try.thinkific.com/millie-free
👉🏼Team’s Project Management Tool (ClickUp): try.web.clickup.com/r0x7t8madp7s
👉🏼Video membership for creators (UScreen): https://rb.gy/emlo4e
👉🏼Shop my YouTube set-up & favorite gear: amazon.com/shop/itsmodernmillie
👉🏼Grab your Nikon Z30 Creator Kit here: bit.ly/MillieZ30YouTube

*CHECK OUT ALL THE SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS TOOLS I RECOMMEND*
itsmodernmillie.com/tools

◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️

MORE MILLIE!

⟡ Instagram: instagram.com/itsmodernmillie
⟡ TikTok: tiktok.com/@itsmodernmillie
⟡ Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/itsmodernmillie
⟡ Email: hello@itsmodernmillie.com

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!