Guides
Plain answers to common questions about making short clips from long videos.
How long should a TikTok, Reel or Short be?
A TikTok, Reel or YouTube Short should be as long as one complete point takes, which for a professional on camera is usually about 30 to 70 seconds.
How to add captions to a vertical video
Add captions to a vertical video one short line at a time, timed to the words, kept off the speaker's face and clear of the phone's buttons.
How to turn a podcast episode into short clips that stand on their own
Turn a podcast episode into short clips by picking moments that stand alone, then starting each on the question and ending on a finished sentence.