Video & Photo Tech

TikTok wouldn't be TikTok without its iconic green screen effect. The feature, which allows users to record themselves superimposed over an image of their choosing, is ripe for dance trends, citing sources, and even tricking parents. Users don't even need an actual green screen to use it, which certainly makes things easier. TikTok has so many green screen effect options, the green screen gets its own section in its editing suite. Here's how to use them. Access the basic green screen effect menu To post any TikTok video, tap the  +  symbol at the bottom of your screen. The green screen feature is popular on TikTok. That brings you to TikTok's extensive recording and editing suite, where you can either record videos in-app or upload your own. To access the green screen feature, tap the square labeled "Effects" in the lower left hand corner. You'll find available effects, including the green screen effects, by tapping the icon on the lower left. Pick an effe...

Why is TikTok’s video editor perfect for Insta Stories? Glad you asked! The short, 15-second format of TikTok videos is addicting. It’s way too easy to say, “Just one more…” and end up in a 5-hour content binging hole. Not to mention, TikTok’s 500 million active users should be enough in itself to tell you just how addicting the platform has become. Not only is consuming content on the platform addicting, but creating videos of your own can become just as fun.  Why?  — It’s so easy, anyone can do it. And because 15-second videos are proving supreme, it makes sense that that format spreads its effectiveness onto other platforms, like Instagram Stories. How to Use TikTok’s Video Editor: Once you’ve downloaded the app and created your account, you can choose to either start from scratch or choose a clip from your camera roll. To get started, tap the  Create Video  icon to shoot a video. Then, you can choose from a variety of different effects and recordi...