How to Make a Before and After Transformation Edit
Use two clips with matching framing, show the before for 1 to 2 seconds, hard cut to the after on the beat and add a short caption. Keep the whole video under 15 seconds.
Why it works
A transformation tells a complete story in seconds: where it started, where it ended. It works for fitness, cooking, cleaning, design, makeup, gaming progress and more.
Match the framing
The effect is strongest when both clips use the same angle, distance and lighting. If you filmed them at different times, use the crop frame in ClipCut to line up the subject in both clips.
The cut
Show the before for 1 to 2 seconds, then hard cut on a beat to the after and hold for a few seconds. Add a one line caption such as "30 days later" in the top middle of the frame.
Steps
1. Trim each clip in the Video Cutter to the exact moment you need.
2. Crop both to 9:16 with the subject in the same spot.
3. Add the caption with the Text option.
4. Join the two clips in your editor of choice and add a track.
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