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How to Edit *Battlezone: Combat Commander* Videos Using Shotcut
By F9bomber
How to Edit Battlezone: Combat Commander Videos Using Shotcut

Shotcut is a free, open-source video editing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This guide is aimed at helping new content creators get started with editing Battlezone: Combat Commander footage and uploading it to YouTube using Shotcut.

Current Shotcut Version Used: 25.07

Note: Future versions may change certain menus or installation steps.
Download Shotcut: https://shotcut.org/download/



Why Use Shotcut?

  • It's completely free and open-source
  • Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Supports a wide range of video/audio formats
  • Offers native timeline editing (no importing required)
  • Supports Blackmagic Design hardware
  • Can export up to 4K resolution
  • Has hardware encoding options for faster exports

   
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Step-by-Step Guide to Editing Your Video

1. Download and Install Shotcut

2. Launch Shotcut

3. Set the Correct Video Resolution
Before importing your footage, make sure Shotcut is set to the same resolution and framerate as your recorded video.
  • Click Settings → Video Mode



  • If your resolution is listed, select it (e.g., 1920x1080 60fps).
  • If not, go to Settings → Video Mode → Custom → Add...
  • Give it a name, enter the resolution and frame rate manually.



4. Import Your Footage
  • Click File → Open File
  • Browse to your recorded Battlezone: Combat Commander video and open it.
  • It should appear in the preview window.



5. Add Footage to the Timeline
  • Click and drag the video from the preview window down to the timeline at the bottom.



6. Exporting the Video
Once you're done editing (e.g., trimming, adding transitions, etc.), it's time to export the video.

Export Settings:
  • Click the Export button.
  • Under Presets, go to the Lossless category and select H.264.

In the Video tab:
  • Color Range: Full (JPEG)
  • Deinterlacer: BWDIF (best)
  • Interpolation: Lanczos (best)
  • Use hardware encoder: ✔️ (Optional, but recommended for faster exports)
  • If configuration is needed, select Configure, then use default recommended options.



In the Codec tab:
  • Quality: 80% (Adjust based on desired file size/quality)
  • GOP Frames: 30, and check Fixed
  • Tip: For 60fps footage, GOP should be half your framerate.
  • B Frames: 3



7. Export the Final Video
  • Click Export File
  • Choose a location, rename the file if needed, and click Save
  • Shotcut will begin rendering the video. Progress will be shown in the Jobs panel.



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Final Tips
  • Practice using simple edits at first—trim clips, add fades, and adjust audio.
  • Save your project regularly as .mlt files to avoid losing progress.
  • Shotcut may take some time to get used to, but it’s a powerful tool once you learn the basics.

Happy editing, and good luck uploading your Battlezone content to YouTube!