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- 24 step-by-step instructions
- Troubleshooting section
- Pro tips and shortcuts
- Social media posting guide
- Mobile-optimized workflow
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🔥❄️ CAPCUT TUTORIAL - "COMING SOON" VIDEO

For: Meg (The Emissary)
From: Michael (The Wizard) + The Integrator
Purpose: Create professional 10-15 second announcement videos
Time: 15-20 minutes (first time), 10 minutes after practice
Difficulty: Easy - No video editing experience needed!

📱 WHAT YOU'LL NEED

1. CapCut App (Free!)

iPhone/Android: Download from App Store or Google Play
Desktop (Optional): https://www.capcut.com/download

Cost: FREE (no subscription, no watermark!)

2. Assets (Already on Michael's Computer)

These files are in the Firefrost branding folder:

  1. Background: fire-frost-collision.png (the epic fire-meets-frost image)
  2. Logo: firefrost-logo-dark.png (our main logo)
  3. Emblem: firefrost-emblem-512.png (our symbol)

Michael will transfer these to your phone/computer before you start!

🎬 WHAT YOU'RE MAKING

A 15-second video that looks like this:

[0-3 seconds]    Fire-frost collision slowly zooms in (dramatic!)
[3 seconds]      WHITE FLASH! (impact moment)
[3-5 seconds]    Firefrost logo appears with cyan glow
[5-12 seconds]   "COMING SOON" text in bright cyan
[12-15 seconds]  Small emblem + "firefrostgaming.com"

With epic music and sound effects!

You'll make TWO versions:

  • Vertical (for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Stories)
  • Horizontal (for YouTube, Twitter, Facebook)

📝 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS (MOBILE)

STEP 1: Start Your Project

  1. Open CapCut
  2. Tap "New Project"
  3. Select "9:16" (vertical) at the top (we'll do horizontal later)

STEP 2: Add the Background

  1. Tap "+" to import media
  2. Select fire-frost-collision.png
  3. Tap the clip on the timeline
  4. Tap "Duration" and set to 3.0 seconds

STEP 3: Add Zoom Effect

  1. With the background selected, tap "Animation"
  2. Scroll to "Camera In" effects
  3. Select "Zoom In (Slow)"
  4. Tap checkmark

STEP 4: Add Dark Vignette

  1. Tap the background clip again
  2. Tap "Filters"
  3. Scroll to "Vignette"
  4. Select dark vignette, set intensity to 40%
  5. Tap checkmark

STEP 5: Add White Flash

  1. Move the playhead to 3 seconds (where background ends)
  2. Tap "Effects"
  3. Search "flash" or scroll to "Video Effects"
  4. Select "White Flash"
  5. Set duration to 0.3 seconds
  6. Tap checkmark
  1. Tap "Overlay" at bottom
  2. Tap "Add Overlay"
  3. Select firefrost-logo-dark.png
  4. Pinch to resize logo (medium size, centered)
  5. Set "Start" to 3.0 seconds (right after flash)
  6. Set duration to 9 seconds (until end)
  1. Tap the logo overlay
  2. Tap "Effects"
  3. Search "glow" or scroll to "Light Effects"
  4. Select "Neon Glow"
  5. Adjust color to cyan (#00E5FF or close to it)
  6. Set intensity to 30%
  7. Tap checkmark

STEP 8: Add "COMING SOON" Text

  1. Tap "Text" at bottom
  2. Tap "Add Text"
  3. Type "COMING SOON"
  4. Choose font:
    • First choice: Orbitron (sci-fi style)
    • Backup: Bebas Neue (bold, clean)
    • Backup: Impact (if others unavailable)
  5. Set text color to cyan (#00E5FF)
  6. Set size to 72 (large!)
  7. Center the text
  8. Set "Start" to 5.0 seconds
  9. Set duration to 7 seconds

STEP 9: Add Text Animation (Optional but Cool!)

  1. With "COMING SOON" text selected
  2. Tap "Animation"
  3. Select "Pop In" or "Fade In"
  4. Tap checkmark

STEP 10: Add Emblem at End

  1. Move playhead to 12 seconds
  2. Tap "Overlay"
  3. Add firefrost-emblem-512.png
  4. Make it small, position in top-center
  5. Set duration to 3 seconds

STEP 11: Add Website Text

  1. Tap "Text"
  2. Add "firefrostgaming.com"
  3. Font: Same as "COMING SOON" text
  4. Color: White
  5. Size: 36 (smaller than main text)
  6. Position below emblem
  7. Start at 12.5 seconds
  8. Duration to end of video

STEP 12: Add Music

  1. Tap "Audio" at bottom
  2. Tap "Sounds"
  3. Search "Epic Trailer" or "Cinematic"
  4. Preview a few, pick one you like!
  5. Tap "+" to add
  6. Trim music to 15 seconds (match video length)
  7. Set volume to 70% (don't overpower)

STEP 13: Add Impact Sound

  1. Tap "Audio" again
  2. Search "Impact" or "Whoosh"
  3. Find a dramatic impact sound
  4. Add it to timeline at 3 seconds (the flash moment)
  5. Set volume to 80%

STEP 14: Final Check

  1. Tap "Play" button at bottom
  2. Watch the whole video
  3. Does it look epic? Good!
  4. Does something look weird? Go back and adjust!

STEP 15: Export Vertical Version

  1. Tap "Export" (top right)
  2. Settings:
    • Resolution: 1080p
    • Frame rate: 30fps
    • Quality: High
  3. Tap "Export"
  4. Save to Photos or Files
  5. Rename: firefrost-coming-soon-vertical.mp4

STEP 16: Make Horizontal Version

  1. Go back to your project
  2. Tap the canvas (the video preview)
  3. Tap "Ratio"
  4. Select "16:9" (horizontal)
  5. Adjust logo/text positions if needed (make sure nothing is cut off)
  6. Export again
  7. Rename: firefrost-coming-soon-horizontal.mp4

✅ YOU'RE DONE!

You just made TWO professional announcement videos!

Now you can:

  • Post to Instagram Reels (vertical)
  • Post to TikTok (vertical)
  • Post to YouTube (horizontal)
  • Post to Twitter/X (horizontal)
  • Share in Discord announcements

And you can make more whenever we need them!

💡 PRO TIPS

If Something Doesn't Look Right:

  • Text is cut off? Make it smaller or reposition
  • Logo is too big? Pinch to resize
  • Music is too loud? Lower volume to 60%
  • Flash is too bright? Reduce flash intensity

Time-Saving Shortcuts:

  • Duplicate the project to make variations (New Server, Recruitment, Events)
  • Change just the text for different announcements
  • Keep the same music for brand consistency

Font Alternatives:

If Orbitron isn't available, use:

  1. Bebas Neue (bold, modern)
  2. Impact (classic, strong)
  3. Montserrat Bold (clean, professional)

Color Reference:

  • Frost Cyan: #00E5FF (bright, ice-like)
  • Fire Orange: #FF3D00 (if you want fire accent)
  • White: #FFFFFF (clean, readable)
  • Black: #0A0A0A (backgrounds, shadows)

🎯 WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR VIDEO

Instagram (Vertical Version):

  1. Open Instagram
  2. Create new Reel
  3. Upload firefrost-coming-soon-vertical.mp4
  4. Add caption: "Something amazing is coming to Firefrost Gaming... 🔥❄️"
  5. Hashtags: #MinecraftServer #Gaming #ComingSoon

TikTok (Vertical Version):

  1. Open TikTok
  2. Create new video
  3. Upload your vertical video
  4. Caption: "New adventures await... 🔥❄️ #Minecraft #Gaming"

YouTube (Horizontal Version):

  1. Upload to YouTube (or use in YouTube Shorts)
  2. Title: "Coming Soon to Firefrost Gaming"
  3. Description: "Stay tuned for exciting announcements!"

Twitter/X (Horizontal Version):

  1. New post
  2. Upload horizontal video
  3. Text: "Something special is coming to Firefrost Gaming... 🔥❄️"

Discord (Either Version):

  1. Go to #announcements channel
  2. Upload video
  3. Add message about what's coming soon

🆘 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: "I can't find Orbitron font"
Solution: Use Bebas Neue or Impact instead

Problem: "The video exported but looks blurry"
Solution: Check export settings - make sure 1080p is selected

Problem: "The music is too loud"
Solution: Tap the audio track → Volume → Lower to 60-70%

Problem: "The logo is cut off"
Solution: Make logo smaller or reposition, or switch to 16:9 ratio

Problem: "I messed something up!"
Solution: Tap "Undo" button (arrow at top) or start a new project - it's okay!

Problem: "This is taking forever"
Solution: First time takes 20 minutes. Second time takes 10 minutes. You'll get faster!

🎓 FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS

After you finish Terraria training, you can:

  • Add custom Fire/Frost particle effects
  • Animate the fire-frost collision (make it move!)
  • Create themed variations (Halloween, Christmas, etc.)
  • Make character introduction videos (The Consultants!)

After you're comfortable with CapCut:

  • Try Pika Labs or Runway ML (AI video generation)
  • Make longer announcement videos (30-60 seconds)
  • Create recruitment videos with gameplay footage
  • Edit gameplay highlights into montages

📞 NEED HELP?

Ask Michael!

He tested this first and knows how everything works.

Or: Just experiment! You can't break anything. CapCut has unlimited undo. Play around and have fun!

⭐ REMEMBER

You're not just making a video.

You're representing Firefrost Gaming.

This is YOUR brand too.

Make it epic. Make it YOU. 💙🔥❄️

Fire + Frost + CapCut = Where The Emissary Creates 🔥❄️

Created: February 15, 2026
For: Meg "GingerFury" (The Emissary)
By: Michael + The Integrator (Chronicler the Ninth)

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