Melissa Hamilton
Melissa Hamilton
Name: Clipchamp
Website: Quick and easy video editor | Clipchamp
Purpose: Clipchamp is a video editing platform. It is designed to be beginner-friendly while still offering a range of tools for more advanced editing. (I am a very novice video editor and found this to be fairly easy to use)
Features:
Templates for quick video creation (social media, presentations)
Tools for trimming, cutting, splitting, adding text, transitions, and effects
It has screen recording and webcam recording capabilities
You can directly export to platforms like YouTube and Google Drive
Mobile app and web browser versions
Restrictions:
Certain premium features (like brand kit, expanded stock content, and higher export quality) require a paid subscription.
The free version is usually sufficient for most users. However, the paid version may be helpful if you are creating official videos for your organization such as onboarding materials, where consistent use of logos, colors, and higher production quality is important. (This is where the brand kit feature comes in.)
What can it do for us? (as nurse educators):
Create engaging video content for trainings, orientations, or educational modules
Record screen tutorials (how to use a new EMR system or perform clinical tasks)
Edit recorded webinars or simulation scenarios
Allow students or new staff to create their own reflection videos, project presentations, or digital storytelling assignments
How much does it cost?
Free: Access to basic editing tools, 1080p exports, limited stock library
Clipchamp Essentials Plan (for premium features): $11.99/month or $119.99/year.