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Q: What is the student trying to accomplish on TikTok?

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TikTok offers access to all types of trends and fads that allow kids to feel like they are a part of something. DIY trends, Squishmalllows, slime, and fidget toys are just some examples of trends that exploded within the younger generation due to TikTok.
Teenagers also engage in TikTok challenges on the app. They can click on hashtags to find various challenges that are trending. For example, #purpleshampoo will lead you to a series of dozens of videos of users trying a purple shampoo. Or users might post videos of themselves dancing to a new pop song, putting on or taking off makeup, pretending to have special powers, or rolling on the ground like a tumbleweed.

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This reminds me of Lankshear and Knobel's article, Digital Remix: The Art and Craft of Endless Hybridization

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Users can stitch their videos to other videos on TikTok, they can record duets with other users, add visual and sound effects, as well as edit their video, change the zoom, or speed. All of these are affordances for creativity and collaboration among users, as well as repurpoing and remixing content. This offers an opportunity for user interaction, as users can follow, like, comment, add emojis, and even stitch and duet with another user's post.
There is an example of infinite hybridization potential of TikTok (Lankshear and Knobel,  Digital Remix: The Art and Craft of Endless Hybridization).
-Emily

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This article highlights some of the features of TikTok that allow for creativity and content creation. 

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Q: What is the composing process like on Tik Tok? 

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To create a new video:

1. Tap + at bottom of the screen.
2. Upload content from your device Library or use the TikTok camera.
3. Add Sounds, Effects, Filters, or other camera tools.
4. Start your video by pressing the Record button.
5. Record your content.
6. Tap the check mark.
7. Make additional edits on the post page.
8. Post your video!
-Emily

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Since coming onto the scene in 2018, TikTok has enjoyed tremendous growth. Not only has it filled the Vine-shaped hole in our hearts, but the level of talent on the platform is mind-boggling. And with good reason. The platform is full of features that make it easy for creators to generate high-quality content without having to leave the platform.

But if you're just using the basic TikTok features, you're not getting all you can from the platform. If you're a content creator on TikTok, there are some TikTok hidden features and TikTok hacks you absolutely must know about. From recording a duet to making a slideshow the easiest way possible, you'll find it here.

Before we get into our exploration of 16 TikTok hacks, though, let's take a tour of the TikTok interface. Even if you're an experienced TikTok creator, you might find out something cool you didn't already know.

16 TikTok Hidden Features and TikTok Hacks to Explode Your TikTok Game:

TikTok Interface

The interface is pretty straightforward. In this section, we're going to walk through each element you'll come into contact with when opening the platform. If you're new to TikTok marketing , this will give you an excellent overview of the platform.

Home

When you first open TikTok, you're brought to your home screen. Here, you'll see two feeds: Following and For You. You can toggle between these two feeds by simply tapping the one you want.
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The Following screen shows you TikToks from accounts you're already following. The shows you trending TikTok videos as well as videos that the TikTok algorithm believes you'd like to watch based on your likes and preferences as gleaned from your TikTok usage data.

Discover

Create

Let's take a look at some of the tools available on the record screen that will help you create viral TikTok videos .

Effects

Once you've found the effect you want, you can record your TikTok as usual.

Upload

Sounds

Tools and Filters
Flip
On the right of the record screen, you'll find a series of tools and filters you can use for your TikTok videos:
Speed
This tool lets you change from the front-facing camera to the rear-facing (selfie) camera.
Beauty
Note: You can also add a slow-motion effect from the Preview screen after you've recorded a TikTok by going to Effects > Time > Slow Motion.
Filters

The problem with TikTok is that if you're not careful you go to turn beauty mode on, and it turns off because it was on already and you get a nasty scare. Maybe this is a sign I'm too old for the app!

- Reubs J Walsh (they/she) (@reubsjw) April 11, 2020

Timer
Note: You can also go into Effects on the Preview screen to add more filters (Visual, Effects, and Transitions) to your TikTok video.

You can also set the duration of the recording (how long TikTok will continue recording after it starts). This is helpful for easily setting up transitions.

Video Production

Under the record button, you'll find TikTok's video production tools. Here you can choose your recording length (15s or 60s) or use a TikTok template for your video.

How to Create a TikTok Video

Now that you know all about the TikTok creation tools, let's go through the process of creating a TikTok video.

To record a new TikTok, simply tap the Plus symbol to go to the video recording screen. Choose the camera direction, speed, add filters or effects, and choose your recording length. Once you've got your settings to your liking, you're ready to record.

To record, just tap and hold the large red button in the bottom center of the screen. If you release the button, TikTok will still record, but you'll need to tap the button again to stop the recording. You can also use the timer button to the right of the screen. If you'd prefer, you can upload a video or photos to use in your TikTok.

Note: Most people use TikTok vertically, but you can hold your phone sideways to record a horizontal video.

After you've recorded your TikTok, tap the checkmark to accept the video.

Inbox

Your TikTok Inbox shows you all the activity that's happened related to your account. It shows likes, comments, mentions, followers, messages, or notifications from TikTok. You can filter the notifications to show only those you want to review.

Also, in the top right corner of the screen, you'll see what looks like a paper airplane.

This is your direct messages, private messages sent directly to you by other users. You can reply to these direct messages from this screen.

Profile (Me Screen)

Your TikTok profile-the Me screen-is what others can see about you. You can make parts of your profile, like videos you've liked, private. Beyond that, your likes and public videos can be seen here. This screen also shows who you follow, who follows you, the number of likes on your videos, favorited videos, and linked social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube.

You can and should modify your TikTok profile to better reflect your brand. Add a profile image, short bio, and change your username to show other users who you are as a brand.

Tapping this icon takes you to a screen that gives you a few different ways to find friends on TikTok. You can invite friends, find friends who are contacts from your phone, or find Facebook friends who are on the platform. There's also a search bar at the top of the screen if you're trying to find a specific user whose username or name you know.

Finally, you'll see three vertical dots at the top right of the screen.

Web Version

Did you know that you can access TikTok from your computer? Don't get too excited-the web version is a really pruned down version of mobile TikTok.

While the web version doesn't have the powerful tools included in the mobile TikTok, there are some things you can do:

Upload Videos on Web Version

From there, you'll get the upload screen where you can add a video from your computer, add a caption, choose a cover, set the privacy, and allow (or not) duets/reacts.

View Profile

To view your profile on TikTok's web version, hover your mouse over your profile picture in the top left of the screen and click View Profile

Here you'll see your TikTok profile. It looks like what you see in the mobile version, but you can't edit it on the web version.

View Analytics

Get key insights into your follower growth with our TikTok Follower Growth tool .

16 TikTok Feature Hacks to Level Up Your TikTok Game

By now, you should feel like a TikTok expert. But would you believe there's even more to TikTok than the basics we've already covered? In this section, we're going to cover a whopping 16 TikTok hacks and TikTok hidden features that are going to take your TikTok content to new heights and make your life as a TikTok creator a whole lot easier.

Are you excited? We are, too! Let's get started...

1. Create a Slideshow Without Using the TikTok Template

TikTok includes templates that you can use to create a slideshow, but wouldn't you rather create the slideshow YOU want? Good news-you can! Here's a simple TikTok hack you can use to create custom slideshows.

Find the image from your camera roll that you want to use as your background and tilt your phone so you aren't visible on the screen. This will allow the picture you chose to fill the entire screen. You can film and release along with music or audio.

Repeat this process to build your slideshow by going back into the green screen effect, changing the image, and filming for another few seconds.

2. Choose When Text Appears and Disappears

Sometimes you want to add text only at a certain point in your video. Fortunately, it's easy to do. Start by creating a text box on your TikTok by tapping the icon with the two As.

From there, you'll see a new screen with all the frames from your video along the bottom. You can drag and drop the beginning and ending of the red bar to where you want the text to show up and for how long (a minimum of 1s). Press the checkmark when you're happy with how it's set up.

Now your text will only show up during the point in your video that you want it to appear. You can set the duration for each text element you've added to your video to create a truly awesome TikTok.

3. Record a TikTok Vlog or Voiceover

Note: You'll want to turn the volume on your phone all the way down so you won't hear the audio from the TikTok recording while you're recording your voiceover audio.

As you're recording your screen, go back into TikTok and watch the preview of your TikTok video by tapping on your video thumbnail to the right of the caption.

As you're watching the TikTok video, narrate what is happening in the clip. Your phone will record both what's happening on your screen as well as what you're saying. When you're done, close the TikTok preview and stop your screen recording.

Next, open the screen recording from your camera roll and edit it to trim the beginning and end of the recording. You want to leave only the actual content, not the frames showing you starting and stopping the screen recording.

Choose the screen recording video from your camera roll and post as you normally would from there.

4. Adjust Your TikTok Clips

On the Adjust Clips screen, you can tap on the clip you want to change the length of or drag and drop clips to change their order.

The Adjust Clips feature is perfect for complex transitions where you need to get the timing just right.

5. Use Songs From Other TikTok Videos

Stumble across a TikTok with a sound you just have to use? It's really easy to add sounds and songs from any creator's TikToks to your own videos. And, you can do it without making a duet with the person.

When you find a TikTok with a sound you want to use, just tap on the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen that looks like a record.

You'll be taken to your TikTok recording screen. As you start recording your video, the sound will play so you can create a lip-sync video or do whatever you want with the sound.

6. Create Your Own Custom TikTok Audio

In addition to using audio from other TikToks, you can also create your own custom TikTok audio. While you can use a single audio file or song, in this example, we're going to kick it up a notch and merge two different popular sounds to create a new audio sound.

Once you've saved both videos, open up your favorite mobile video editing app and create a new project. Then, import the TikTok videos you downloaded for the audio.

From there, trim, split, and move clips around to create the audio you want. No need to worry about the video part-nobody's going to see that! Once you're happy with your sound, save this new video to your camera roll and head back to TikTok.

Now you can use your custom audio to create a TikTok video!

7. Name Your Audio for Search

When you've put in the effort to create a custom sound you're proud of, you're probably going to want to make sure other TikTok users can find it and use it, too. To do this, open a video where you've used your custom sound and tap on the spinning record icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

Note: TikTok only lets you change the title of your audio once, so get it right the first time!

8. Save a TikTok to Your Phone Without the TikTok Logo

Want to post your TikTok content to other platforms, but don't want it to look like repurposed content? You've gotta get that TikTok logo out of there. To do this, before you post your TikTok, start screen recording with your microphone off and volume turned up.

Watch the preview with the screen recording a few times to ensure that you get all of your video. Then, close the preview and stop the screen recording. Now you can open the screen recording in your camera roll and trim it to capture only the part of your TikTok video that you want.

Now you have an HD recording of your TikTok with audio and no logos in sight. You can now use the video on Instagram, Facebook, or whichever other social media platforms you use and it will look like native content.

9. Hide Your Liked TikTok Videos

By default, everyone on TikTok that visits your profile can see the videos that you've liked. If you want to maintain your brand reputation without limiting how you use TikTok, you can hide what you've liked on the platform.

10. Enable Restricted Mode

From there, you can turn on Restricted Mode.

This lets TikTok know that you're not interested in the type of content included in a particular video and the algorithm will work to show you fewer videos like that.

11. Add a TikTok to Your Favorites

This will bring up your favorites section where you'll find your favorite TikTok hashtags, video and sound effects, and videos.

12. Change TikTok Video Language

You'll start seeing TikToks on your For You page based on the chosen language, but you're probably still going to see a few videos in other languages, too.

13. Create a TikTok Duet

If you've spent any amount of time on TikTok, you've seen duets. These are the videos with a split screen where the original video appears to the right and the new video from the person creating the duet appears to the left, like this:

@lizzo##duet with @charlidamelio pov: when you thank Charli for using your song in a TikTok 😝 lol THANK UUUU HAPPY 32 million ##fyp♬ Cuz I Love You - Lizzo

Now you can record your own clip by tapping the record button and edit it by adding effects, filters, and more. Then, post the TikTok as you normally would.

14. Create a TikTok Reaction

Reactions are similar to duets, but show up a bit differently:

@brandon_le_king@evanescencee ##pourtoi ##foryou ##foryoupage ##fyp ##duo ##duet ##react ##reaction ##viral ##goviral ##roadt2m ⬅️instagram:brandon.benist9_➡️♬ Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

You'll then record your video by tapping the record button, adding your effects, and posting as you would normally.

The point of React is to record yourself reacting to another user's TikTok. While some creators script their reactions, it's a lot more fun to just record a genuine reaction.

15. Create a GIF From a TikTok Video

If you haven't started using GIF marketing , you're missing out. People love GIFs because they're short and engaging while still packing an emotional punch. And now you have all of TikTok to pull from.

Choose where you want to share the TikTok or save it directly to your device.

Note: GIFs created this way will be watermarked.

16. Translate a Comment

If you're a TikTok influencer who gets a lot of attention on your videos, you're likely to eventually get a comment in a language that you don't speak or understand. Fortunately, TikTok has a translation tool that can help you easily translate those comments.

TikTok will translate the comment into the language you have set up in the TikTok app.

Use TikTok Hidden Features and Hacks to Drive Engagement

Whether you're one of the most popular TikTok influencers or you want to become a TikTok influencer , the TikTok hacks and TikTok hidden features we've shared here are going to do a lot to make your content even better. We recommend playing around with the app and saving lots of drafts-the more you use the app, the better your content will be. And don't be afraid to try out 3rd-party TikTok marketing tools to boost your marketing efforts.

To get started off on the right foot with TikTok, be sure to check out our TikTok influencer marketing guide !

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Since coming onto the scene in 2018, TikTok has enjoyed tremendous growth. Not only has it filled the Vine-shaped hole in our hearts, but the level of talent on the platform is mind-boggling. And with good reason. The platform is full of features that make it easy for creators to generate high-quality content without having to leave the platform.

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In this video, the situations are built by the ocean and waves, the texts and text boxes strengthen the situation by locating the “Me” box next to the performer and “Her Dad” against the ocean, which creates a simile. The video combines text, video, music to reveal a story between a daughter’s father and her partner. The BGM may hint at imitating a father’s internal mental activity.

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Using TikTok, creators can make an abundance of decisions to customize their creation. They can choose to add words, pictures, videos, filters, and more. Another significant decision users can make is who their audience will be. A literacy artifact does not necessarily only carry the meaning the creator intended; viewers and interpreters can make their own meaning from these videos they are watching as well. Users can choose to publish their TikToks private to their followers, or public. This brings up the TikTok algorithm, which when posted as public can go to anyone using the app, usually someone with similar interests regarding the topic of the video. In other words, users may make decisions differently depending on who they are presenting their content to.