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Creating Compilations

Section titled “Creating Compilations”
  • Prepare Your Clips: Import all the video clips you want to use into Kdenlive.
  • Create Multiscreen Layout:
    • Go to the Project Bin and right-click to add a new Video Track. You’ll need four tracks for a 2x2 layout.
    • Place each video clip on a separate track, aligning them on the timeline where you want them to play simultaneously.
  • Resize and Position Clips:
    • Select a clip, go to the Effects tab, and add the Transform effect.
    • Use the Position and Size parameters to resize each clip to half the width and half the height of the project resolution.
    • Position each clip so that they form a 2x2 grid.
  • Add Text Overlays:
    • Use the Title tool to create text overlays. You can access this tool from the Project Menu or the toolbar.
    • Create a title clip for each source and place it above the corresponding video clip on the timeline.
    • Adjust the position and size of the text within the title clip editor to fit within the boundaries of the video it corresponds to.
  • Export Your Video: Once you’re satisfied with the compilation, go to Render and choose your desired output settings to export your final video.

Cutting Clips

Section titled “Cutting Clips”
  1. Add Your Clip to the Timeline: Drag your video clip from the Project Bin to the timeline.
  2. Select the Clip: Click on the clip in the timeline to select it.
  3. Find the Cut Points:
    • Play the clip in the Project Monitor and pause at the point where you want to make the first cut.
    • You can use the right/left arrow keys to move frame by frame for precision.
  4. Cut the Clip:
    • Use the Razor Tool (scissors icon) or press the **‘X’ key** on your keyboard to activate it.
    • Click on the clip at the desired point to make a cut.
    • If you need to cut at a specific timecode, you can manually enter the time in the Project Monitor’s timecode widget.
  5. Remove Unwanted Parts:
    • Select the part of the clip you want to remove by clicking on it.
    • Press the **‘Delete’ key** or right-click and select **‘Remove’**.
  6. Fine-Tuning:
    • If you need to adjust the cut, you can click and drag the edges of the clip to the desired frame.
    • Use the Spacer Tool if you need to create gaps or move multiple clips simultaneously.
  7. Repeat for Other Clips: Follow the same process for each clip you need to cut.