Audio in Shotcut - How to Add Background Music and Sound Effects

Adding layers of audio in Shotcut is a simple but important task any video needs to take it to the next level. Background music can help to hide unwanted sounds and also gives a better experience for the viewer. Sound effects can be added to audio layers to enhance your video even further. Reports say that the audio is the most important element to a video. The audio is 80% of the reason a viewer sticks around to watch. So understanding that audio can enhance your retention and views is important. By the end of this video you will know how to use audio tracks in Shotcut to get the most out of your video. More specifically I show you how to detach audio from the main video, add additional audio tracks and apply music in the background. This results in 2 (or more) layers of audio in Shotcut. DAVID YEABSLEY - Future Proof Yourself: @FutureProofYourself TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Audio Layers in Shotcut 1:44 Add Background Music 5:03 Add Sound Effects 6:58 Important Notes for Audio in Shotcut FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: VIDEO CREATOR FRAMEWORK: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/Video-Creator-Framework VIDEO EDITING CHECKLIST: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/video-editing-checklist WEBSITE: https://ubitronics.co.uk/ CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIe7reTeELQIrh3cOQWM1Vg/join EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO: Logitech Brio Webcam: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/logitechbrio Camera (Samsung S9+): https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/samsungs9plus Lighting: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/Lights Studio Microphone: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/studiomic Clip Microphone: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/phonemic Tripod: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/phonetripod Teleprompter: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/Teleprompter FREE BUSINESS TOOLS: YouTube SEO (VidIQ): https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/VidIQ Thumbnail Image Creation (Canva): https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/canva Project Management: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/Monday THIS CHANNEL: Welcome to Joe Cullen Software Tutorials! On this channel I provide you with open source software tutorials, free software guides and general information on software packages. These top software guides are specifically aimed at video creation for Youtuber's, brands and small businesses. I focus on PC software (or laptop software) that is completely free, or has a free trier. This is so Youtubers and side hustlers can learn new skills and use free software applications to develop their brand or business. ABOUT THE VIDEO: In this video I show you how to add layers of audio in Shotcut, so you can have background music behind your voice, or use sound effects to enhance your video. Just make sure you own the license for the audio, otherwise YouTube or other hosting platforms can demonetize your work. #Ubitronics #JoeCullen #Shotcut #shotcutvideoeditor #shotcuttutorial #shotcutvideo #shotcutediting #shotcutguide SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/facebook Instagram: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/instagram Twitter: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/twitter LinkedIn: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/linkedin TikTok: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/tiktok OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS: YouTube Growth: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/UbitronicsYouTube Software Tutorials: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/SoftwareTutorialsYouTube Personal: https://link.ubitronics.co.uk/JoeCullenYoutube DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I will receive a small commission from any purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue making videos. Thank you for the support! I am not paid by any companies to review or sell products, all views are my own. However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. To the best of my knowledge, any video content you view on this channel is correct at the time of filming and conducted entirely from genuine experiences when using the products.