There are many video editing techniques that help capture your audience’s attention, such as transitions, the use of green screens, animations, and text. But there is a little-known technique called freeze framing that can create drama and captivate your audience with a particular frame in the video.

But what exactly is the freeze frame effect and how can you use a video editor like Clipchamp to add the effect to your video? We'll cover it all!

Freeze frame – the name says it all! It is a video editing effect that allows you to freeze or stop the frame of a video clip for a short period of time.

The freeze frame effect has been used extensively in cinema. From Martin Scorsese to Ridley Scott, directors have used the freeze frame technique to break the fourth wall, add emphasis to a shot, or simply introduce characters. But modern software and applications have leveled the playing field to a great extent. It is now possible to use the freeze frame effect with very basic editing knowledge.