Making TikTok Videos

Length: 192 pages
Edition: 1
Language: English
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 2023-01-19
ISBN-10: 1394156065
ISBN-13: 9781394156061
Sales Rank: #4070021 (See Top 100 Books)

Create videos using the tricks of TikTok stars!

Making TikTok Videos reveals the secrets that TikTok celebs and influencers use to make the videos that everyone’s watching. Hilarious clips, the latest dances, instruction videos―whatever you want to do, make sure it shows off the latest TikTok styles. This book shows you how to use whatever you have on hand to record, edit, and upload TikToks. Add music and text, get creative, and start sharing your finished products. With this guide, you’ll get easy instructions on how to make videos that people remember. You also get some tips on how to bring viewers to your account.

Use your mobile device to shoot videos with top-notch sound
Learn the editing tricks TikTok pros use to create a finished video
Set up your TikTok account and set your privacy
Keep up with the latest TikTok video styles

Written especially for the 10-14 age group interested in creating their first TikTok videos, this Dummies Jr. title will help you get plugged into the TikTok universe.

Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
	About Tiktok
	About This Book
	About You
	About Icons
Project 1 Getting Started
	Making Smart Choices
		Getting Permission
		Copyright
		Understanding Safety
	Navigating The App
		Downloading Tiktok
		Creating Your Profile
		Privacy
		Taking a Quick Look at the Features
			Follow
			Likes
			Comments
			Favorites
			Shares
			Sounds
	Equipment You’ll Need
Project 2 Finding Inspiration
	Using The Search Bar
		Top Videos
		Top Users
		Popular Videos
		Trending Sounds
		Live Streamers
		Hashtags
	The For You Page (Fyp)
	The Following Page
	The Friends Page
Project 3 Popular TikToks
	Classic Dances
	Challenges
	Pranks
		The Water Bottle Prank
		The Water And Broom Prank
		The Toilet’s Running Prank
	Lip Syncs
	Duets And Stitches
	More TikToks To Make
		Grwm
		Story Time
		Unboxing
		Lists
		Recipes
		Routine And Day In My Life
		Tutorial
		Haul
Project 4 Making a TikTok
	Recording Your First TikTok
		Making A Plan
		Recording Options
	Using Sounds
	Applying Effects
		The Effects Library
		Trending Effects
		New Effects
		Popular Effects
		Special Tools
	Editing
		Uploading Your Content
		Adjusting Clips
		Sound Sync Versus Default
		Text
		Text-To-Speech
		Setting A Text Timer
		Transitions
		Adding Transitions Using The Effects Library
		Adding Custom Transitions
		Stickers
		Voiceovers
		More Editing Tools
	Uploading Your TikTok
		Video Description
		Hashtags
		Setting Your Thumbnail
		Privacy Settings
		Close Captions
		Posting To Other Platforms
	Top Creative Tips
		Bring The Energy
		Encourage Rewatches
		Experiment Often
		Grab Their Attention
		Make It Bingeable
		Listen To Comments
		Collaborate
Project 5 Going Live
	Qualifying For TikTok LIVE
	Why Go LIVE
	Making Your Plan
		Think Of Your Goal
		Create A Rough Outline
		Decide How Long You Will Be Live
		It’s All About Timing
		Give Your Followers A Heads Up
	Inspiration For Going LIVE
	Setting The Scene
		Test Your Internet Connection
		Framing
		Lighting
		Sound
		Keep Props Nearby
	Getting Ready To Go LIVE
		Using Enhance, Filters, And Eff ects While Live
		Engaging With Your Followers
		Co-Hosting
			Inviting A Co-Host
			Requesting to Join Another Live as a Guest
	Gifting
		Coins
		Sending Gifts
		Receiving Gifts
	For Your Safety
		Don’t Feed The Trolls
		Working With Moderators
		Live Guidelines
Project 6 Growing Your Audience
	Using The Metrics In Creator Tools
		Overview Metrics
		Content Metrics
		Follower Metrics
		Live Metrics
	Defi ning A Content Journal
		Content Buckets
		Making Your Content Journal
		Posting Frequency
		Using Drafts
	Understanding Viral Videos
		What Is Viral
		The TikTok Algorithm
		Using The Algorithm
		Increasing Your Chances Of Going Viral
		Taking A Closer Look At Your Most-Viewed Video
	Using Audience Growth Tips
		Counting Followers
		Putting It All Together
	Glossary
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