The “Montagem Tomada” edit style (from Portuguese: montagem = montage, tomada = shot/take) is a viral format on social platforms where short clips are stitched together with beat-sync, cinematic transitions, and high energy.
In this guide you’ll learn how to create your own “Montagem Tomada” style edit in CapCut step-by-step — from media preparation, timeline setup, transitions, audio sync, colour‐grade, export, plus pro tips and common mistakes.
What Is the Montagem Tomada Style?
- A short montage of several clips/shots, often 10-20 seconds long, tied together with a driving soundtrack and rhythmic transitions.
- Strong beat alignment, quick cuts, movement (zoom/slide/whip), colours that pop, and often dramatic mood.
- Popular for viral stories, travel reels, fashion edits, phonk music edits, and Greek/Brazilian social content.
- Includes ready-made templates labeled “Montagem Tomada” in CapCut’s template library.
Why Use the Montagem Tomada Edit?
- High engagement: Because the montage is fast-paced and syncs with music, it grabs attention quickly.
- Trend-friendly: Many creators use the “Montagem Tomada” label or hashtag, making it a recognizable format.
- Versatile: Works with travel, fashion, sport, dance, lifestyle—any content where you want energy and style.
- Accessible: You can use a template, or build it from scratch in CapCut mod apk with no desktop software.
Step-by-Step: Create Montagem Tomada in CapCut
Step 1: Import Your Clips and Music
- Open CapCut pro → New Project.
- Import multiple short clips (typically 8-15 clips is a good number). Choose clips with motion, expressions, movement or change of scene.
- Import a music track with a clear beat drop or rhythm-change (e.g., phonk, electronic, or cinematic).
- Place your music on the timeline first; you’ll align visuals to it.
Step 2: Pre-trim Clips
- Trim each clip to the highlight moment (1-3 seconds each) to keep the montage dynamic.
- Keep clips visually varied (different angles, movement, lighting) but consistent in quality.
Step 3: Arrange Clips & Mark Beat Points
- In CapCut, scroll the audio waveform and find key beat drops or changes.
- At these beat points, set split markers.
- Sequence your clips so that each clip’s cut comes at a major beat or rhythm change.
Step 4: Add Transitions and Movement
- Between clips, apply dynamic transitions: zoom-in/out, whip pan, slide, rotate.
- Use CapCut’s built-in transitions (e.g., “Zoom”, “Spin”, “Glitch”) or animate manually via keyframes:
- On a clip, set start keyframe scale 100% → end keyframe scale ~110-120% for a zoom-in effect.
- Position shift or rotate to create movement into the next shot.
- Optionally add overlays (light leaks, flashes) at transitions for extra punch.
Step 5: Colour Grade & Visual Style
- As a montage, you want a unified look: apply the same colour filter or adjust all clips: brightness, contrast, saturation.
- Use cinematic LUTs or filters (moody teal-orange, high contrast) to give professional feel.
- Add grain or vignette if you want a stylised finish.
Step 6: Sync Visuals to Music
- When a clip change or transition happens, aim it exactly at the beat drop or high-impact audio moment.
- Preview and fine-adjust: sometimes you may need to nudge the clip earlier/later by a few frames.
- If desired, add SFX (whoosh, punch, impact) at transitions to intensify the feel.
Step 7: Final Checks & Export
- Preview your full edit. Ensure pacing feels right: clips are not too long, transitions are tight.
- Export settings: 1080p (or 4K if available), 30-60fps. Higher bitrate preserves detail.
- Share the edit on your preferred platform: Instagram Reels, TikTok, etc.
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Pro Tips & Variations
- Template shortcut: In CapCut, search “Montagem Tomada” template; pick one with good ratings and replace clips with yours. Then refine colour/values.
- Clip variety: Mix very short (0.5-1s) and slightly longer (2-3s) clips for rhythm variation.
- Motion emphasise: Add some slow motion (0.8-0.5×) or speed ramping before transitions for flair.
- High quality source: Use HD footage to avoid blurriness when applying zoom/transitions.
- Keep audio clean: Music is half the impact; choose trending audio or strong cinematic track.
Common Problems & Fixes
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Edit feels too slow | Clips are too long or transitions too bland | Shorten clip lengths, tighten cuts. |
| Visuals don’t sync well | Beat points mis-aligned with transitions | Adjust cuts or split points to match beats. |
| Clip quality degraded | Source footage low resolution or heavy zoom | Use HD footage; avoid zooming beyond ~120%. |
| Colour mismatch across clips | Clips shot in different lighting/cameras | Apply same filter or manually match colour settings. |
| Render looks compressed | Export settings too low or bitrate insufficient | Export at higher resolution/bitrate; preview before posting. |
Final Thoughts
Creating a Montagem Tomada edit in CapCut is a fantastic way to produce stylish, high-energy content for your social feed. With the right clips, music, pacing and transitions, your video can look like it was edited professionally — all from your phone. Practice the workflow, experiment with transitions and colour, and soon you’ll build a signature montage style.




