How To Make a YouTube Short in 5 Minutes! (For Beginners)
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Introduction
If you've never made a YouTube short before, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. How do you add those cool captions on screen? Where do you find b-roll for your videos? There are lots of questions that you might be having right now. So in this article, we're going to walk you through a simple five-step process for creating and editing your first YouTube short, TikTok, or Instagram reel.
Step 1: Recording Your Content
We have a couple of options for recording content:
- New Content Recording: Use a mobile device or a camera to shoot your videos. This can be done either vertically or horizontally. If recording horizontally, ensure you leave enough space to crop it vertically in post-production.
- Repurposed Content: Use existing content that you've recorded in the past or even videos already uploaded on YouTube. This method involves creating shorts from previously made content.
For this tutorial, we'll focus on creating an original short recording, specifically using a cell phone.
Step 2: Importing Content
Next, we need to import the recorded content into our editing software, which, in this case, is Opus Clip. This software is beneficial for creating multiple shorts from long-form videos but will create a single timeline when dealing with short clips under a minute in length.
Step 3: Editing and Refining
Dive into the Opus Clip editing timeline to slice, chop, and rearrange your footage. Remove any mistakes from the recording:
- Trimming Edges: Cut unnecessary sections.
- Removing Mistakes: Use the slice tool to edit out errors.
With more time spent on Opus Clip, you'll get accustomed to the tools and buttons, making the editing process feel more natural.
Step 4: Enhance with B-Roll and Graphics
Go beyond basic editing by adding b-roll and graphics:
- Automatic Captions: Opus Clip provides remarkably accurate automatic captions that you can customize.
- Templates: Utilize templates like the Think Media template for styling your video with color emphasis and animations.
- Stock Footage: Leverage Opus Clip’s library of stock footage and newly integrated AI b-roll to enhance your video visually.
Step 5: Export and Publish
Once editing is complete, it's time to export and publish:
- Direct Upload: Pro version users can upload directly to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook from Opus Clip.
- Manual Upload: Alternatively, download the video to your computer and manually upload it to your desired platforms.
Check out this final video to see how everything turned out!
Keywords
- YouTube short
- Opus Clip
- Short-form video
- Editing software
- Vertical video
- B-roll
- Automatic captions
- AI tools
- Think Media template
- Stock footage
FAQ
Q1: What is the best way to record content for a YouTube short? A1: You can either record new content using a mobile device or a camera or repurpose existing videos from your archives.
Q2: What editing software should I use for making YouTube shorts? A2: For this tutorial, we use Opus Clip, which offers unique time-saving tools. However, multiple editing software options are available.
Q3: Can Opus Clip create multiple shorts from one long video? A3: Yes, Opus Clip can generate multiple vertical shorts from a single long-form video using its AI-based tools.
Q4: How can I enhance my video with additional visuals? A4: You can use Opus Clip's automatic captioning, stock footage library, and AI b-roll tools to add more visuals.
Q5: What are my options for publishing my edited short? A5: You can either use the Pro version of Opus Clip to upload directly to social media platforms or download the video and manually upload it.