Wonderful Joe, the answer was in the app but as one gets to know the 'lay of the land' on how to use Shotcut efficiently it becomes apparent! The softeware is so comprehensive, it takes time to know all the 'bells and whistles' so to speak!!! Appreciate the help!!
Hey, I dont have many videos that demonstrate the final cut. However, I do have plenty of videos about how to achieve specific tasks in Shotcut related to both audio and text. Have a search if you're interested! :)
Hi, The 'Playlist' button is on the main toolbar. If you don't see the toolbar then go to View in the top left (or press ALT + V) and on the dropdown tick Show Toolbar. Hope that helps!
I'm quite new to shotcut. I have just made a slideshow before seeing this easy method. I like the zoom ins on each of the images.... is there an "easy" way to zoom out on certain images though after it is made. Thanks for the vid'
Hi there, this can be achieved, but it isn't overly easy. You'll need to use 'Key Frames' on the 'Size Position and Rotate' filter to zoom out. I would consider this an advanced topic if your not using the tool to do it automatically for you. I have a video explaining how to zoom in/out, its not exactly what you need but will point you in the right direction: czcams.com/video/oRxta4DSao4/video.html Goodluck with your editing!
The "add selected to slideshow" option that should be right under "add selected to timeline" is mysteriously absent for me. Am I doing something wrong? I feel dumb. EDIT: Just needed to update the software.
Sorry for the slow reply - but nice one for working it out :) There are some versions where this button was 'broken' and I'm guessing you were using one of those versions!
Thanks so much Joe for sharing this! Do you mind telling me how your voice is so clear. I basically hear no background noise at all. No matter how hard I try or how many devices and mics I buy I can never accomplish this even with an audio interface that I once tested too.
Hey, thanks for the kind words! I have a podcast mic that runs through a free software called VoiceMeeter (yes spelt weird like that). I then use some additional filters on OBS (the recording software I use). Lastly, I close all my windows and have a very quite office. All of that coupled together usually results in what you hear. If I have a bad day and forget the window... I use Audacity and the 'Noise Recuction' effect - it's a life-saver! I hope that gives you some pointers!
Hi Earl, glad the video helps! The time limit on a full video in Shotcut @ 60fps is 9,942 hours. I think the computer and hard drive would die before you hit the time limit! I'm not aware of any limits within the slideshow designer. If you find any please do let me know! But I think you are good to go!
Hey, yeah that is a common issue - the 'ripple' and 'ripple all tracks' options have strange results when they are accidentally toggled on! Glad you were able to find a solution :)
That is so helpful, thank you! Is there an easy way to copy and paste the photos so that they fit the length of the audio rather than vice versa? It's for an interview so I thought I'd repeat the images a few times.
Hi, goodluck with your interview! I'm not aware of a way to fit the images to the audio automatically, however, if you know how many images you have, and the length of the audio, you can then get the amount of time each clip needs to be shown for. Similar to this calculation: TotalTimeOfAudioInSeconds / NumberOfImages = SecondsToDisplayEachClip
Explanation of important details not mentioned in other tutorials. I still have an important question: How do you proceed if you have added photos using the "Add to slide show" function and subsequently edit them (e.g. change the display duration, transitions or dynamic zoom of individual images, etc.) or new source material (photos or videos) between those already in the timeline want to insert existing photos? All my attempts in this regard have so far caused chaos in the course of the video editing.
Hi Sumas, if you want a slideshow with different durations, transitions, etc for every slide, the best thing to do is edit them manually. The Slideshow function is made for simplicity, its not overly advanced. If you are doing it manually, its then much easier to change the images about too.
Is there a limit on how many photo's you can use to make one slideshow? I have 260 photos of Copenhagen and wonder whether this will be too many to handle!
Hey, I'm not aware of a limit. Best thing to do is give it a try and see what happens - I think you're more likely to find a limit on the laptop/computer resources than a physical limit in Shotcut. If you do find a limit please could you let me know? That would be helpful info!
Hello, the lines have moved on the toolbar but are in the same area. Instead of being the last button on the bar, it is the first button, beside the + button. Hop that helps!
I have just downloaded Shotcut, I have watched a few tutorials and there is no mention of adding text over an image, can this be done? I am going to have a play with it later today.
Hi Denis, Imagine your image is a 'video clip'. Images and video clips are handled in the same way in Shotcut. With that in mind, this video should help: czcams.com/video/5XzoiKGj1JQ/video.html
I get clicks and skips at each of the image transition points. A single audio of original music in wav format. Tried adjusting gain, adding compression, no difference. Any idea what's happening? Using current version. Thanks.
Hi Thom, is the audio clicking when you play it outside of Shotcut, or is it playing as expected? When you preview the slideshow (in Shotcut) does it click at this stage? When exporting and watching the final production, is that when clicking occurs? Work out what stage the clicking starts and it will scale down the potential solutions. I image it is to do with the export settings. Let me know how you get on!
Hi there, Shotcut does not have a paid version - its all free! To share to any social platform you need to export the video to your computer as an mp4 file. When it has finished exporting (can take a while) that file can then be uploaded to Insta, etc.
![How to Use the Timeline Tools in Shotcut [Editing, Ripple Trim & Cut, Navigation & Options]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/FDeegVZ-84E/mqdefault.jpg)
How helpful do you find the built-in slideshow cretor in Shotcut?
@@kerrytusc Very happy to help 😊 and thanks for your support 😀
My version, 22.10.25 does not have the menu lines to begin this process! what i can do?? :(
Thank you. Appreciate this tutorial
You're very welcome!
Thank you Joe! You are very skillful in your tutorials, and it has helped me so much.
Thank you for such kind comment. Appreciate that a lot! Good luck with your Shotcut editing 😃
Wow, I have so been doing this the hard way. OMG, I can't believe how easy it is.
Easy when you know how 😃
Wonderful Joe, the answer was in the app but as one gets to know the 'lay of the land' on how to use Shotcut efficiently it becomes apparent! The softeware is so comprehensive, it takes time to know all the 'bells and whistles' so to speak!!! Appreciate the help!!
Yep, Shotcut is a good editor, simple but effective! Glad I was able to help :)
Really helpful video!
Glad you think so! :)
this tool should speed up video editing so much!
yes, hopfully :) goodluck with your editing!
Thanks for this very informative and comprehensive tuto.
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Thanks
Anytime :)
This was very helpful and saved me loads of time! Thank you!
Very happy to help :) thanks for the kind comment!
Hey dude! good job! I wonder if you have a video on adding text and music - demonstrating the final cut.
Hey, I dont have many videos that demonstrate the final cut. However, I do have plenty of videos about how to achieve specific tasks in Shotcut related to both audio and text. Have a search if you're interested! :)
u are underated
Thanks and goodluck with your channel - let me know if you have any Stotcut questions, ill be happy to help :)
Thank you!
You're welcome!
My version, 22.10.25 does not have the menu lines to begin this process!
Hi, The 'Playlist' button is on the main toolbar. If you don't see the toolbar then go to View in the top left (or press ALT + V) and on the dropdown tick Show Toolbar. Hope that helps!
I'm quite new to shotcut. I have just made a slideshow before seeing this easy method. I like the zoom ins on each of the images.... is there an "easy" way to zoom out on certain images though after it is made. Thanks for the vid'
Hi there, this can be achieved, but it isn't overly easy. You'll need to use 'Key Frames' on the 'Size Position and Rotate' filter to zoom out. I would consider this an advanced topic if your not using the tool to do it automatically for you. I have a video explaining how to zoom in/out, its not exactly what you need but will point you in the right direction: czcams.com/video/oRxta4DSao4/video.html Goodluck with your editing!
The "add selected to slideshow" option that should be right under "add selected to timeline" is mysteriously absent for me. Am I doing something wrong? I feel dumb.
EDIT: Just needed to update the software.
Sorry for the slow reply - but nice one for working it out :) There are some versions where this button was 'broken' and I'm guessing you were using one of those versions!
Thanks so much Joe for sharing this! Do you mind telling me how your voice is so clear. I basically hear no background noise at all. No matter how hard I try or how many devices and mics I buy I can never accomplish this even with an audio interface that I once tested too.
Hey, thanks for the kind words! I have a podcast mic that runs through a free software called VoiceMeeter (yes spelt weird like that). I then use some additional filters on OBS (the recording software I use). Lastly, I close all my windows and have a very quite office. All of that coupled together usually results in what you hear. If I have a bad day and forget the window... I use Audacity and the 'Noise Recuction' effect - it's a life-saver! I hope that gives you some pointers!
Thank you Joe, very helpful!!! Do you know what the maximum time is for each picture? I want around 10 min each for a gallery TV I am setting up.
Hi Earl, glad the video helps! The time limit on a full video in Shotcut @ 60fps is 9,942 hours. I think the computer and hard drive would die before you hit the time limit! I'm not aware of any limits within the slideshow designer. If you find any please do let me know! But I think you are good to go!
Shotcut refuses to put the music under the image. Instead it puts the music before, or after the slideshow. Why?!?
Had to disable "ripple" and "ripple all tracks". Whatever that means.
Hey, yeah that is a common issue - the 'ripple' and 'ripple all tracks' options have strange results when they are accidentally toggled on! Glad you were able to find a solution :)
@@joe_cullen I yet have to understand what "ripple" does.
Thnkyou
Welcome 😊 any questions let me know :)
That is so helpful, thank you! Is there an easy way to copy and paste the photos so that they fit the length of the audio rather than vice versa? It's for an interview so I thought I'd repeat the images a few times.
Hi, goodluck with your interview! I'm not aware of a way to fit the images to the audio automatically, however, if you know how many images you have, and the length of the audio, you can then get the amount of time each clip needs to be shown for. Similar to this calculation:
TotalTimeOfAudioInSeconds / NumberOfImages = SecondsToDisplayEachClip
Explanation of important details not mentioned in other tutorials. I still have an important question: How do you proceed if you have added photos using the "Add to slide show" function and subsequently edit them (e.g. change the display duration, transitions or dynamic zoom of individual images, etc.) or new source material (photos or videos) between those already in the timeline want to insert existing photos? All my attempts in this regard have so far caused chaos in the course of the video editing.
Hi Sumas, if you want a slideshow with different durations, transitions, etc for every slide, the best thing to do is edit them manually. The Slideshow function is made for simplicity, its not overly advanced.
If you are doing it manually, its then much easier to change the images about too.
@@joe_cullen OK, thank You.
Is there a limit on how many photo's you can use to make one slideshow? I have 260 photos of Copenhagen and wonder whether this will be too many to handle!
Hey, I'm not aware of a limit. Best thing to do is give it a try and see what happens - I think you're more likely to find a limit on the laptop/computer resources than a physical limit in Shotcut. If you do find a limit please could you let me know? That would be helpful info!
My version, 22.10.25 does not have the menu lines to begin this process! what i can do?? :(
Hello, the lines have moved on the toolbar but are in the same area. Instead of being the last button on the bar, it is the first button, beside the + button. Hop that helps!
I have just downloaded Shotcut, I have watched a few tutorials and there is no mention of adding text over an image, can this be done?
I am going to have a play with it later today.
Hi Denis, Imagine your image is a 'video clip'. Images and video clips are handled in the same way in Shotcut. With that in mind, this video should help: czcams.com/video/5XzoiKGj1JQ/video.html
I get clicks and skips at each of the image transition points. A single audio of original music in wav format. Tried adjusting gain, adding compression, no difference. Any idea what's happening? Using current version. Thanks.
Hi Thom, is the audio clicking when you play it outside of Shotcut, or is it playing as expected?
When you preview the slideshow (in Shotcut) does it click at this stage?
When exporting and watching the final production, is that when clicking occurs?
Work out what stage the clicking starts and it will scale down the potential solutions. I image it is to do with the export settings. Let me know how you get on!
How do I share to instagram? Can it be done from the free version?
Hi there, Shotcut does not have a paid version - its all free! To share to any social platform you need to export the video to your computer as an mp4 file. When it has finished exporting (can take a while) that file can then be uploaded to Insta, etc.
Gosh, it's so complicated and unintuitive! I never know what to do or where to click. Great video though. Thank you.
Happy to help :) it gets easier as you use it more! Keep with it!!