This article shows you how to add a few seconds of black, white, or any other color to the timeline.
It also shows you how to make a color clip semi-transparent (slightly see-through) so you can put over videos to change their color.
If you would like to change the contrast, temperature, brightness, or saturation of a video clip, see this article instead: How to change the color of a video.
How to add a solid color background to your video
Step 1. Click on the graphics tab on the toolbar
Click on the graphics tab to locate backgrounds and block color backgrounds.
Click on the backgrounds category see more arrow to access backgrounds and block color backgrounds.
The backgrounds tab should look like this.
Step 2. Drag and drop a colored background
Drag and drop a black, white, or purple background from the backgrounds menu onto your timeline. You can also click on the + plus button to add the background directly to your timeline.
Step 3. Trim the background clip to your desired length
Drag the edges of the black background clip to shorten or lengthen it to your desired duration.
NOTE: You can also split the clip and delete the unwanted second part if that's easier.
Step 4. Change the color of your background if desired
If you want to change the color of your background, click on the color tab on the property panel. Select a color preset or type in your color code.
Add a background between two clips
Add backgrounds between two clips on your timeline.
Add a background under text
You can also place a background under a title. Feel free to change the background color using the color tab on the right sidebar.
How to add a semi-transparent color
You can also make a background clip partially transparent and put it over the top of a video like a mask to give it a distinctive color/hue. To do this, click on the color tab again, then change the percentage of your color.
Try it out
Head over to Clipchamp to try it out for yourself.
