Editing TikTok Videos: The Complete Guide

If you want to create a TikTokvideo, it's not enough to just press "Record" and upload it. Cutting and editing are crucial to capture your viewers' attention. In this guide, I will show you how to efficiently edit your TikTok video, highlight the important aspects, and add the right music and stickers.

Key Insights

• Use the cutting tools to select only the best parts of your video.
• VoiceOvers can be used to make your video more interesting.
• Adding stickers and emojis makes your video more lively and engaging.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Video Selection and Adjusting Clips

First, you need to ensure that you have the video you want to edit ready. Go to the "Filter" button and select "Adjust Clips." There you will see the total length of your video. In my case, it is 35.7 seconds.

Now you can use the red bar to select the desired area. For example, if you only want to keep the first 30 seconds, adjust the red bar accordingly. Using the usable white area, you can then set the exact starting and ending point by pressing on the midpoint.

Step 2: Cutting Unnecessary Parts

If you only want to keep certain parts of the video, cutting them out is very easy. You can simply remove the unwanted 10 seconds that are not important and adjust the entire material. To do this, press "Save" after you have selected the desired section.

This makes especially sense when you are working with a 60-second version – you can record different sequences and select the best parts.

Step 3: Adding VoiceOver

To give your video more depth, you can add a VoiceOver. To do this, go to the total length of the video. Here you will see the downward arrow. You have the choice to keep the original sound or not. When you are ready, you can simply press and hold the record button to record your VoiceOver.

If you want to decide where the VoiceOver should start, you can again use the white arrow to determine the exact start.

Step 4: Adjusting Music and Volume

To give your video atmosphere, you can add music. Choose a suitable song and adjust the volume. Here, you can individually adjust the volume of the added sound and the original sound, so your VoiceOver does not get drowned out in the background.

For example, if you add a song called "Oh No" by Creeper, set its volume to 20% and your own sound to 100%. This way, the original sound remains in the background and does not overpower you.

Step 5: Adding Stickers and Effects

Stickers and emojis are an important part of TikTok and help to create interactivity. You can insert stickers like questions or timestamps. If you want to add a sticker, choose a suitable one and drag it to the desired position.

Additionally, TikTok allows you to use emojis. You can for example add a funny cat or hearts to give your video a personal touch.

Step 6: Fine-Tuning the Elements

Look at your edited clips and make sure everything fits well together. You can change and adjust the arrangement of stickers and emojis as you like to achieve the best effect.

When you are confident with your adjustments, go to "Next" to finalize the editing of the description and conclusions.

Summary - Cutting and Optimizing TikTok Videos: Your Step-by-Step Guide

In this guide, you learned how to cut your TikTok video, add VoiceOver, and integrate music and stickers. All these steps will help you create an engaging and professional video that will captivate your viewers.