MC823281 – Microsoft Clipchamp is launching for Office 365 E3 and E5 commercial subscriptions

Product:

Clipchamp, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, SharePoint

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World tenant, Online

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Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

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Summary:
Clipchamp, a video editing tool, is launching for Office 365 E3 and E5 subscriptions. It will be accessible via its Windows app or on desktops through Edge or Chrome browsers. Users can edit videos in OneDrive or SharePoint, and it will appear activated in the Microsoft 365 Admin Console. General availability begins late August 2024. No other parts of Office 365 licenses will be affected.

Details:
Clipchamp is a simple and robust video editor that enables users to combine video, images, and audio files, with text and effects to create videos worthy of sharing.

Clipchamp can be accessed via the Clipchamp for Windows application or on desktop computers using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers. It allows for editing and creating videos in OneDrive or SharePoint.
You are receiving this message because Office 365 license holders will gain access to Microsoft Clipchamp capabilities. This update will not impact any other parts of your Office 365 license or Microsoft 365 admin center.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Available beginning late August 2024.

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Created:
2024-07-20

updated:
2025-01-15

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand on IT support resources due to user inquiries and troubleshooting related to Clipchamp.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Potential performance issues or downtime in OneDrive and SharePoint as users begin to utilize Clipchamp for video editing, leading to increased load on these services.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators
- Need for monitoring and possibly adjusting network bandwidth to accommodate video uploads and edits, which may affect overall network performance.
- Roles impacted: Network Administrators, IT Infrastructure Managers

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration of Clipchamp with existing services like OneDrive and SharePoint may require updates to service configurations and policies.
- Roles impacted: IT Service Managers, Cloud Administrators
- Changes in user access permissions and roles within the Microsoft 365 Admin Console to manage Clipchamp usage effectively.
- Roles impacted: Microsoft 365 Administrators, Compliance Officers
- Potential conflicts with existing video editing tools or services, requiring assessment and possible decommissioning of redundant applications.
- Roles impacted: Application Managers, IT Asset Managers

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience a learning curve with the new Clipchamp tool, leading to initial productivity dips as they adapt to the new features.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Department Managers
- Increased collaboration and sharing of video content may lead to data privacy concerns, necessitating user training on best practices for video content management.
- Roles impacted: Compliance Officers, Training Coordinators
- Enhanced capabilities for video creation may lead to an increase in project requests, impacting workload and resource allocation within teams.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Team Leaders

References:
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center: [Microsoft Clipchamp](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/08/01/clipchamp-launches-for-office-365-e3-and-e5-commercial-subscriptions/)
- Microsoft Clipchamp Help and Learning: [Clipchamp Help](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/clipchamp)

Opportunities**

- Leverage Clipchamp for Enhanced User Engagement and Training
- Opportunity: Utilize Clipchamp to create engaging training videos and tutorials for employees, enhancing onboarding and continuous learning experiences.
- Roles that might profit:
- HR and Training Departments
- Team Leaders and Managers
- Reference: Engaging video content can improve retention rates in training programs (source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/30/the-benefits-of-using-video-in-training-and-development/?sh=1b1a8e2e5c5e).

- Streamline Internal Communication with Video Updates
- Opportunity: Encourage departments to use Clipchamp for creating video updates or announcements, fostering better communication and engagement across teams.
- Roles that might profit:
- Communications and Marketing Teams
- Executives and Department Heads
- Reference: Video updates can increase engagement and clarity in internal communications (source: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/15729-video-internal-communications.html).

- Cost-Effective Content Creation for Marketing
- Opportunity: Utilize Clipchamp for creating promotional videos and marketing content, reducing reliance on external video production services and saving costs.
- Roles that might profit:
- Marketing and Sales Teams
- Content Creators and Designers
- Reference: In-house video production can significantly reduce costs and improve turnaround times (source: https://www.hubspot.com/blog/marketing/video-marketing-statistics).

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