How To Make TikTok Videos (The COMPLETE Guide For Beginners!)

How to make TikTok videos, quickly & easily! This TikTok tutorial covers everything from our top TikTok editor app to the best process for editing TikToks. If you’re wondering how to get more views on TikTok, this is for you!
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Timestamps:
00:00 How To Make TikTok Videos (The COMPLETE Guide For Beginners!)
00:54 TikTok Interface
02:43 How to Record Video on TikTok
03:00 How to Zoom In & Out While Making a TikTok Video
04:12 How to Use Green Screen on TikTok
06:13 How to Edit TikTok Video
08:31 How to Change Voice in TikTok
10:47 How to Add Captions in TikTok
11:46 How to Add Overlay in TikTok
12:01 How to Edit TikTok Videos in CapCut
12:39 How to Download TikTok Video Without Watermark
12:58 How to Post TikTok Videos
13:24 How to Link TikTok Video to Another Video
13:42 How to Add Thumbnail on TikTok
14:46 How to Tag People on TikTok
15:47 How to Add TikTok in a Playlist
16:30 Best TikTok Video Editor: CapCut
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-- How To Edit A TikTok Video 2023 --
TikTok has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Not only is it a great short-form video platform, it’s also an amazing tool to help you engage with followers and target an additional demographic that your CZcams channel may not be reaching.
But there’s more to TikTok than downloading the app and uploading any old video - especially if you’re using TikTok for business! So if you want to make videos that get TikTok views, this guide is for you.
In our complete tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to make a TikTok video. From how to edit TikTok video to how to upload videos on TikTok, we’ll share everything you need to know.
P.S. Wondering how to get more followers on TikTok? Creating awesome videos is the first step! Follow along with this step-by-step guide to learn how.
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[@cxcreator]

Being an older person who's trying to figure out TikTok, this was a fantastic tutorial.THANK YOU!

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear that, you're welcome 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@intanjasminemdshah449]

@cxcreaTor:how old are u? By the way? Hihihi imma 37.. still learning process with this..

[@BozkurT187]

Who is controlling the camera while u are being recorded? For example u zoomed out and in but this was not seen on the footage or did u cut that out ? Am I making sense.. so far very intresting ​@@PrimalVideo

[@BozkurT187]

How many screens are needes and who controls the camera on your phone while u are making a video.. for example on the visual it was not seen how u zoomes in and out holding that record button swiping above.. and while recording u want to know how u look on thr visual do you use a dofrent screen for that? Very intresting video I have learned so much already but still have some questions ​@@PrimalVideo

[@AlinaKarki-qg4yf]

Exactly

[@ThePerfectAssassin]

Thank you Kind stranger, I've always wanted to make content to engage with ppl, but without a clue where to start you've gave me confidence to start somewhere

[@PrimalVideo]

We're happy to help! Good luck with your content creation journey! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@spoonfulofdreams]

That was clear, natural and very instructive. Just watched a similar video & though they went through the same instructions I still felt apprehensive about making a TikTok.

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad you found the video helpful - Hazel, PV Team

[@Mzmbug]

Thank you for all of the info! Not sure why others are commenting about not being in sync. It looks fine to me. Can't wait to get started creating TikTok videos!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, all the best 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@anthonyrandall730]

Its off a touch

[@julie_loder]

I swear people love to invent/imagine shit to be able to have something to complain about and nit pick

[@CrystalVanner]

*AWESOME VIDEO TUTORIAL! I'll be saving this as I'm trying to get into tiktok.* 👍🏾

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, hope this helps 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ZoeNycole]

This is truly so helpful. I love your speed of talking too - thanks for sharing!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear that, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@befferluger805]

There’s a saying, “if you want something done…” okay I’m making toks. It seemed to overwhelming to do because I was sick, but if everyone can do it, then so can I *determined face*

[@PrimalVideo]

All the best and keep going 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@cjessup87]

K n in. Cm. C

[@mrsuperwill1]

How are you getting on with it?

[@befferluger805]

@@mrsuperwill1 every time I try I stare at a zit for 15 minutes. I just need to come back to it when I’m coming from happier, more confident place.

[@robinarredondo2793]

Hi I’m new to TikTok videos. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for being here for us friend.❤

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you're able to learn from these videos - Hazel, PV Team

[@voicevamp]

GIIIIRRRLLLL‼️
You know how to make a tutorial V-I-D-E-O!!!
I can't thank you enough.
Videos like yours make it easy for me to learn the skills I need to produce my content, the way I envision it!
THANK YOU!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome and all the best with your content! 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@shantikathomas5129]

This the best video that gets straight to point of explaining of how to use tik tok

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked it. Have fun creating with TikTok! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@edwardandfluff]

Brilliant! 🤩 Such a great tutorial! I've just made my first tiktok using the app and it was easy.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad to hear your first TikTok creation went smoothly. Keep having fun and creating awesome content! 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@natalieleske8382]

This is the best video ive watched explaining how to use the app.

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, cheers - Hazel, PV Team

[@TheRogueHippie-1]

This is the most informative video I have seen to date. THANK YOU. I am a small business owner just starting out trying to turn my hobby into a business... and THIS is ... a lifesaver for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@PrimalVideo]

All the best with your CZcams journey - Hazel, PV Team

[@syco_hundreds2661]

I’m going to be rewatching this video as I go along . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@PrimalVideo]

Feel free to do so. You're welcome 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@InspirationsByShuntel]

Thank you so much! This has been informative. As someone who speaks fast themself, I completely understood EVERYTHING you were saying! Thanks again. I’m new to TikTok and I’m trying to learn how to best edit my videos (and create them) as well!!!! Thanks so much!!!!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, so glad you found this helpful 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@normancharles2523]

Wonderful clear introduction with a smile! Thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, you're welcome Norman - Hazel, PV Team

[@pamelasue1000]

This is so great. Just learning TikTok now and hoping to post soon.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, best of luck to you - Hazel, PV Team

[@spiritualstars]

So simple and straightforward ❤ thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@121jpr]

This was a very helpful video from start to finish

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad we're able to help 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@MakeBetterStuff]

Tik Tok needs to record her lovely voice and make that an option for voice-overs.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked Jordana's voice 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@SteveThomason]

fantastic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so freely.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, all the best - Hazel, PV Team

[@amyellison1595]

This is awesome! No more Procrastination! Thank You!

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked it. You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@philipwoodford6286]

Thanks for this really helpful as I prep to do my first tictac video!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! Best of luck with your first TikTok video! 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@DeepintoHistory]

This is great. Thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@annablant7778]

Super helpful! Thanx a lot! ❤❤❤😊

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, so glad it helped 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@roxanapierre-louis6410]

Thank you so much for this!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@Synsere_Lyfe]

This was really helpful. Thank you for the advice about the subliminal knowledge about how to use the algorithm.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad it was helpful! Understanding the algorithm is key. Keep it up! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@reginamoran3266]

Great video! So much in 17 min. TY

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it Regina 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@gastonjoya]

Awesome information! Thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@Notjackpausner]

Ty I use TikTok a lot but never post

[@jimmiellis]

extremely helpful info that everyone starting should watch

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@rafyjr5596]

Im still learning but wow, thanks for instructions 😄

[@PrimalVideo]

Continue learning, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@tavo_dzaps746]

The Lord been calling me to start making some content for for the Kingdom and I was like" Hold my bible" and here I am!

[@Lunar20244]

YOUR MY HERO ❤❤❤❤

[@JovusIsm]

Great video! Thanks you!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, have a great day - Hazel, PV Team

[@thank266]

Thanks its very useful for me

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, so glad you found it useful 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@user-du9si2mj5l]

wow thanks so much for this information

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@RedbarClothing]

I loved this thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@Kim-vs4vb]

Excellent and very detailed video to someone older, thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked it, Kim - Hazel, PV Team

[@songs4everybody]

Super helpful!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@lioness1920]

sooo helpful!!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@melissawhite5926]

Thank you so much for someone who is new to TikTok! However when you are editing your video to add effects you say to select the parts you want to add the edit to. How do you do select certain parts of the video? Thanks in advance!

[@crystalliving993]

Wow, thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Crystal - Hazel, PV Team

[@SideHustle-byhome]

WOW. REALLY HELPFUL

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, so glad it helped - Hazel, PV Team

[@angelica47]

When my friend first told me to post a video on TikTok, I wasn’t really sure how to do so. I already knew how to: I found the plus icon in the middle of the bottom and started creating my videos, not AUTISTIC drawings, just dance and text films.

[@craiggugle1927]

Thanks for the info

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@sumahomes8177]

Good job. Do you keep the camera at the eye leve. I tried it looks like my eyes are down

[@d.tirado858]

Thank you,,, so so so much for the video

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@JRMdhlulu]

thanks this means alot

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@michellem9392]

Very through, thanks!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@144blessings]

Thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@healthyhomemedia]

LOVE this tutorial but why does my creator sidebar navigation look completely different? I don't have all the options you show on here - it's like I have an old tik tok interface but when I look it's updated. Can you help?

[@AdilLyrics-]

Thanks 🥰🥰🥰

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@fazubattlecaster]

My only feedback is that the video / audio seems a little desynced. Other than that... thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

Oh, thanks for that feedback - Hazel, PV Team

[@pennyleggett7488]

great!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@reneewright2954]

thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, Renee - Hazel, PV Team

[@dupreefun]

How do you edit descriptions and hashtags in the 7 days you mentioned?

[@MatDubois]

Wonderful video

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, Gilbert - Hazel, PV Team

[@Kaxwai]

Tyy❤❤❤

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@thebodywish]

Thank you for this tutorial! Two questions came up for me:
1. Is there a way to use the text tool to act like a teleprompter? I prefer to record in TikTok (vs pre-record), so I can access their effects and features, but I really need a teleprompter 😎
2. When I create my own effect, I’m getting prompted to submit the effect for review. I just want to save it to Favorites and insert it into a future video clip. It doesn’t let me add this to my Favorites. Is this even possible?

[@michaelhunter6679]

I don't seem to have all the features in my TikTok platform that you do. For example, at around 8.27 you go to the "edit" screen. I don't have this feature. Any ideas?

[@johnclay7644]

informative content.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, John - Hazel, PV Team

[@georges_crafts]

Wow cool

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, George - Hazel, PV Team

[@terryleecone9675]

It probably is just me, but you talk so fast, and jump through everything so fast without showing examples that I have anxiety by the end of your video! Others in comments seem to do OK, so I probably need to find a slower, more visual instructor. But Thank you anyway ❤

[@ashleywillia6293]

I got maybe 5 mins in before switching to a better step by step slow video 😂 I almost thought she was a AI

[@slavojdyrdek]

It's actually fine

[@Sovdior]

You can always slow the video down! It helps if u need to take notes or if it’s just too fast but you think it’s educational, and turning on the closed captions on it helps while slowed down slightly.

[@mandrillhardge3232]

Click the video, click the settings wheel and then slow down the playback.
It’s actually a really good video but I too had to do this to keep up…lol

[@LynnBriones]

Yeah, I kinda got lost too. I'll watch this again 2 times so it will be understandable. Pleasant young lady.

[@budekins542]

Well edited video.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@bsfishing7073]

I think my next video I’m gonna try SpongeBob😂

[@revcarswell]

when it comes to reviewing the clips, how do you review just the last one? When I push the red tick mark, it goes all the way back to the beginning...

[@simvictor3559]

i have my own soundtrack audio, i want to create a TikTok video with moving numble /image when the video is playing how?? please reply our qus/ comment??

[@jimmiellis]

small issue i'm having. tt app isn't letting me review each clip as mentioned at 3:44. it only plays back the first clip not the last one recorded. I can delete it yes but it's not allowing each to be reviewed.

[@user-xl5lq5pj8n]

What is that your phone on and.can you use an android phone

[@HauwaAbdul-ij7wy]

Can you please slow down ?

[@genisedeal]

You can slow the video down in your settings.

[@lSwordfish]

Very Good 😊 Video

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@Pritikumar1979]

What about the one people use this one how people change from one thing to other thing makeup artist use that one the most

[@MarcusMaxed]

Capcut or VN for Editing guys?

[@romboyhd9561]

What if I cant find the edit on the bottom left? i cant edit my video on tiktok and i am on personal account..

[@Left2livesurvive]

Doubt i get a reply but whenever i want to cut to something for a different angle the video lags before the new "clip" is shown :/

[@michellem9392]

How long can videos stay in draft mode?

[@ezraana1]

Wow….nobody answered you???

[@michellem9392]

@ezraana1 No. I have had a video in draft mode since November. I've got a pic from an online source and pics and videos from my phone, but I'm not sure how to marry them together in one TT. I think I want too much for my first video.🤔😆

[@user-rz7kw1pm1y]

Can you do a video on how to make imagine video

[@christopherperry924]

Praying Jesus bless everyone in this trees beyond comprehension

[@monah2030]

Hi Justin
How I can change the name of my CZcams channel just create? I didn’t choose any! It call it by my name in email address! Not sure why?

[@PrimalVideo]

The process is actually quite simple and we have a few videos on our channel showing you how :)
Justin.

[@progressivechiropracticsea239]

8:58 I don't have that edit button and I have the latest updated version...

[@CulturedHeaven]

Why all the video i post is "Not eligible for the For You feed" ?!

[@escatol]

Porque não traduz para o português no CZcams pra aparecer em português

[@AdilLyrics-]

please how to make reaction video

[@escatol]

Seus vídeos deveria vir com legendas em português

[@MichalKuzminski]

why I can't see editing button on the bottom left corner?

[@PrimalVideo]

Are you using the latest version?

[@rubenbermejo4349]

How can I remove or avoid the TikTok logo

[@durreenwilliams1040]

Let say I post a video on my tiktok page, how can I check to see how much followers this post has caused me to get?

[@SriMahal]

How do a edit of other people l

[@adventureswithtime]

I just started making TikTok videos. So far just 6 videos in 6 days. Interestingly, each video gets about 230 views in a couple hours; then just a couple views a day. Is this usual and why?

[@AntoinetteCoetzer-dg2jg]

My tiktok does not have halve of your features. I am using Android.. :(

[@JunaidKhan-hz1rs]

I can’t find edit option on my TikTok

[@LoreaGandiaga]

Dec 2023 and I have iPhone and that recording style is not available at all. Only lets you record all in one go and instant post without editing at all.

[@jessicavodegel3269]

so all of the amazon people saying comment "link" and you get a DM with their link is actually not ok?????

[@Borgabobotv]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ezraana1]

Sounds like she doesn’t care if we pick it up or not, because it’s really about her.

[@thecreativelady1908]

Let me grab my phone and follow along! Thanks in advance!
🌟

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@flowers4juleka394]

1:00

[@LadawnSloan]

As an older person this seems complicated and overwhelming. Tik Tok is for young People. Thanks for the Tutorial though!

[@PrimalVideo]

I understand it might feel overwhelming, but I'm glad you checked out the tutorial. Thanks for watching.!😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ezraana1]

She doesn’t know how to teach, she thinks she’s running a marathon with this tutorial.
But we can learn. Let’s look for someone that cares.

[@td6608]

Wow, this is so far beyond my abilities...
I just want to post simple videos to start. I somehow managed to replace the sound with music in one video but can't do it again.

[@ezraana1]

I hear you ❤