Editing with CapCut

Working with CapCut turned out to be such a rewarding and honestly empowering experience. Going into the editing process, I wasn’t expecting too much: I knew CapCut was more of a mobile friendly, simple app that people usually associate with TikToks or quick reels. But once I started piecing together Stalker, I realized it had so much more potential than I initially gave it credit for.

One of the best things about CapCut is how intuitive and user friendly it is. I never felt overwhelmed or confused by the interface, which really allowed me to focus on the creative side of editing rather than getting bogged down by technical stuff. I loved how I could experiment freely with cuts, transitions, and timing without it turning into a stressful process. Every little tweak I made, whether it was slowing down a shot to build tension or lining up a sound effect perfectly, felt smooth and natural.

What really stood out to me was how much of an impact the pacing had on the mood of the film. Since Stalker leans more into psychological fear than jump scares, I wanted the editing to reflect that slow, creeping tension. I spent a lot of time playing with longer, lingering shots and subtle transitions that gave the scenes this eerie, almost suffocating atmosphere. CapCut’s precision trimming and layering tools made it possible for me to control every moment and every pause, which was so important for the kind of horror I was trying to create.

Adding sound was another huge part of the process. I used a dark ambient horror music track that instantly transformed the vibe of the film. CapCut made it easy to adjust the levels so that the music added to the suspense without drowning out the visuals. I also layered in soft sound effects, like distant footsteps or faint background noises, to give the scenes more depth and realism.

By the time I finished, I had gone through the full cut multiple times, making subtle changes and polishing the transitions until everything felt cohesive. Watching the raw footage slowly evolve into a suspenseful horror opening was such a cool moment. It honestly gave me a new appreciation for the editing process, and I found myself loving it even more than I expected.

In the end, CapCut didn’t just meet my expectations,it exceeded them. It gave me all the tools I needed to bring Stalker to life, and made the entire experience feel creative, smooth, and genuinely enjoyable. I’m proud of what I made, and I think that’s the best feeling you can have after finishing a project like this.