How to Make a TikTok Video, Step by Step

With over a billion users, TikTok has become one of the most used platforms worldwide. Whether you’re a business owner, a student, or a teacher, you must know how to use TikTok to keep yourself updated with recent trends. While many people post informative videos on TikTok, others use them for marketing their products. 

Regardless of how TikTok videos are used, they generate more visibility, which means more money. There are many ways you can create TikTok videos. For instance, you can create a simple TikTok video clip, combine multiple clips, add music in the background, etc. You only need a smartphone with an internet connection to make TikTok videos. 

Don’t know where to start? Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to making TikTok videos in different ways.

How To Create a TikTok Account

If you’re just getting started, you must create a TikTok account first. You can do so in the below steps:

Step 1: Download the TikTok App

First, you need to download the TikTok app from Google Play if you have an Android phone or Apple Store if you have an Apple device (iPhone or iPad). 

Step 2: Sign Up on the App

Once the app is downloaded, choose how you want to sign up. You can sign up through your phone, email, or social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook, Google, or Apple. 

Step 3: Enter Your Birthday

The next screen will ask you to enter your birthday to be eligible. You must be at least 13 years old. To ensure community safety, you must also fulfill other age-related restrictions on the app.

Step 4: Provide Your Credentials and Choose a Username

If you choose the phone number or email address option, the next screen will ask you to provide your credentials (email and password). Now, choose your username, which will be visible to other people. 

Use the same username across all your social media accounts if you are making a business profile. This way, people will find you easily. Both ways, ensure that your username is easy to remember and type. Also, you can change it anytime. 

Step 5: Sync Your Contacts

From there, you can easily sync your contact and find new friends on the app. Next, TikTok will ask you to complete your profile by providing your photo, bio, and name. You can also add your desired pronoun in the app. Then, tap Edit Profile and link your TikTok account to Instagram and YouTube. 

How To Make a Simple TikTok Video 

If you are a beginner, you should first learn how to make a simple TikTok video. After that, you can proceed to learn advanced ways to do that. Here is how you can make a simple TikTok video:

Step 1: Tap the + Sign

Launch the app and tap the + sign present at the bottom of your screen. Alternatively, you can click the “Create Video” option on your profile page. 

Step 2: Shoot a Video

Now, shoot a new video by tapping the red Record Button to upload it to your account. You can also choose a pre-shot video from your camera roll. If you are filming a new video, you will have multiple options, including 15 seconds, 60 seconds, or 3 minutes. 

Typically, TikTok allows a video to be 10 minutes maximum. You can trim your videos through the “Adjust Clips” option on the right-hand menu. 

Step 3: Add Music (Optional)

To add music to your TikTok video, find the Music icon at the top of the screen in the app. Tap on it, and TikTok will start recommending tracks based on your content. However, you can also search for a track through the search bar and find different sound effects.

Step 4: Add Stickers, Effects, and Captions

You can customize your TikTok video in various ways. For example, if you want to add some fun stickers or effects, you can do so by tapping on the appropriate icons on the right-hand menu. You will also have the option to add text to your videos. 

Also, if your video is informative, you can add captions to improve its readability and accessibility. Use these features just as you like and make your content more engaging. Once you are done editing, tap the Next button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 5: Adjust How the Video Appears in the Feed

The final step is to decide how the video appears in your and your friends’ feed. You can add a hashtag, tag your friends, and even allow other users to make a split-screen TikTok video using your content via “Allow Duet.” 

TikTok also allows you to use the “Allow Stitch” option to edit video clips. You can also choose the still of your video content that will appear on your feed by tapping the “Select” cover. Finally, tap “Post,” and you’re done.

Check out this informative video tutorial that breaks down the essential steps for crafting your own engaging content on TikTok. From trendy transitions to catchy music, you’ll learn all the tricks to make your videos shine. Dive in and start making TikToks that grab attention!

How To Make a TikTok With Different Videos

You can also combine multiple videos to create an advanced TikTok video. Here are the steps to help you get started:

Step 1: Tap the + Sign

First, launch the TikTok app and find the + sign at the bottom of your screen. Tap on it. 

Step 2: Select Videos

Now, tap the “Upload” option present on the bottom right screen. Then, tap “Videos” from the top of your screen to view videos from your Camera Roll. You can choose different clips or videos to create one TikTok video. 

You can select up to 35 videos to make a single TikTok video. Once selected, tap “Next” to proceed. 

Step 3: Customize the Video

Now, reorder your videos from the “Adjust Clip” option. In this step, you can add different sound effects, audio, or music to your videos. For your ease, TikTok will automatically start suggesting new audio clips based on your video’s content and length. 

If you want to use your original video’s sound, tap on Default and then Next. You can add stickers, texts, and video effects on the next screen. If your clip has a lot of background noise, you can tap on “Noise Reducer.” You can also layer a voiceover over the original sound of your video. 

Step 4: Add Hashtags and Post

Add some final touches to your video content by adding a caption and hashtags. You can also tag other users and friends and adjust different video settings, i.e., Audio Stitch and Audio Duet, as described above. Once done, tap “Post” to complete the process.

How To Make a TikTok Video With Multiple Photos

Making a TikTok video with different photos is similar to using multiple clips. However, you might have to take care of a few things when using photos. Here is how to make a TikTok video with multiple photos:

Step 1: Tap the + Sign and Upload

You know the drill. Start by tapping on the + sign at the bottom of your screen in the TikTok app. After that, tap on “Upload” at the bottom right. 

Step 2: Select Photos

Now, tap on the “Photos” option at the top of your screen. Choose the photos from your Camera Roll in the order you want them to appear. Unlike videos, you can’t reorder the videos when editing. You can select up to 35 photos at a time. Tap “Next” when you’re done.

Step 3: Add Music, Effects, and Stickers

The next step is to add music, stickers, effects, and other settings. Tap on Music at the top to add a song or sound effect. Similarly, tap on Voiceover to add an audio track for your images.

Step 4: Switch To Photo Mode

At this point, your photos are in Video Mode, meaning they will be displayed in order. However, if you want the users to switch between images like a slideshow, you can choose Photo Mode.

Step 5: Add Hashtags and Post

Finally, add a caption and hashtags, adjust other settings, and tag your friends and users. Post the video!

Summary

If you have experience creating videos on Instagram and Facebook, you can easily make a TikTok video. The good thing is TikTok has more chances of visibility, so you can make your content reach a wider audience. 

You will have multiple options to make a TikTok video, such as making a video from scratch and combining different photos and clips from your Camera Roll to create one engaging video. You can also add different stickers, sound effects, and music to make your TikTok more enjoyable.

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