I'm trying to recreate the effect shown in the attached video using CapCut, but I can't figure out what it's called.
Specifically, I'm referring to the opening transition where the panels/cube-like shape opens to reveal the clip. Does anyone know the name of this effect, or if it's a combination of multiple effects?
If you've recreated it before, I'd really appreciate any tips or a step-by-step explanation.
Hi,
I watched the video uploaded by you in your post. The effect doesn't look like a single built-in CapCut transition it's more of a 3D panel/cube unfold animation.
The closest CapCut effects/transitions to recreate it are:
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3D Cube (or Cube Rotate) transition
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Fold / Unfold transition
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Split or Multi-Panel transition combined with a 3D rotation
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A Mask (rectangle or multiple rectangles) with keyframed Rotation (Y) and Scale
How I would recreate it in CapCut
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Place your clip on the timeline.
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Duplicate the clip 4–6 times (one for each panel).
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Apply rectangular masks so each duplicate only shows one panel.
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Keyframe each panel:
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Start with the panels rotated (as if folded into a cube).
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Animate the Y Rotation (or use 3D Rotate if available) until they lie flat.
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Slightly stagger the timing of each panel so they "open" one after another.
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Add a small Motion Blur effect to smooth the movement.
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Finish with a quick ease-out so the panels snap into the full image.
If you are looking for the exact CapCut preset...
I don't think this is one of CapCut's stock effects. It resembles edits commonly made in After Effects using plugins such as Element 3D or manually animated 3D layers, then exported for TikTok/Reels.
If you want the closest built-in CapCut option, I'd search under:
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Transitions → 3D → Cube
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Transitions → Fold
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Effects → Distortion → Fold (depending on your CapCut version)
If you can upload just the first 1–2 seconds in higher quality (or a screen recording zoomed in on the opening), I can identify whether it's:
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a specific CapCut preset,
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a template,
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or a custom keyframed effect, and give you the exact settings.