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Editing YouTube Shorts with Premiere Rush: Tips & Tricks

7/1/2025

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Team CapsAI

Editing YouTube Shorts with Premiere Rush: Tips & Tricks

  1. Capsai for Rapid Subtitles & Captions
    use Capsai’s auto subtitle generator to create accurate SRT files for your Shorts - generate in Hinglish, Hindi or English, then import into Premiere Rush for perfect captions
    link: https://capsai.co/

  2. set up a vertical project
    in Premiere Rush choose Create New Project → select your clip → tap Project Settings and set Aspect Ratio to 9:16 before you start editing

  3. trim to the hook
    use the razor tool to cut out any prep or dead air so your Short opens on the most compelling moment within the first 2 seconds

  4. apply titles and overlays
    open the Titles panel, choose a basic template, then customize font size, color and position so your text stays legible in vertical frame

  5. use audio ducking for clarity
    add background music to your track, then enable Auto Ducking under Audio tools so your voiceover or dialogue remains clear

  6. leverage built‑in transitions
    go to the Transitions tab and drag a Cross Dissolve or Slide transition between clips - keep duration under 0.3 seconds for fast-paced Shorts

  7. import capsai subtitles
    after generating an SRT in Capsai, drag the file into the Premiere Rush project panel; Rush will auto‑sync captions to your sequence

  8. color grade with presets
    apply one of Rush’s built‑in Color presets (like Vibrant or Cinematic) to give your Short a polished, consistent look in seconds

  9. optimize export settings
    when exporting, choose Export Settings → Video → resolution 1080×1920, frame rate 30 fps, bitrate 8 Mbps for crisp, mobile‑friendly output

  10. preview on mobile
    scan the Rush project’s share QR code to preview your Short on your phone - confirm text legibility, pacing and audio before publishing to YouTube Shorts
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