Guides
Guides for short-form video creators
Plain, practical advice on turning long videos into clips people finish. No hype and no promises about views.
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How to clip a podcast for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
A practical workflow for turning podcast episodes into short vertical clips: finding the moments, cutting cleanly, adding captions and a headline.
4 min read
Caption styles for short videos: what to use and when
How to choose caption size, colour, position and animation for short-form video so captions help instead of getting in the way.
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How long should a TikTok, Reel or Short be?
There is no single best length for short-form video. How to choose a length that fits your idea, and how to test what works for your audience.
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Aspect ratios for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, explained
What 9:16, 4:5, 1:1 and 16:9 mean, which to use where, and how to reframe a landscape video without losing the subject.
5 min read
Faceless videos: how to make story videos without a camera
How faceless story videos work: write a script, add a voiceover, put footage you own underneath, and caption it. Plus what to check on rights and disclosure.
4 min read
A simple workflow for turning one long video into many shorts
A repeatable five-step routine for repurposing a long recording into short clips: choose, cut, frame, caption and review.