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Vegas Pro 17 Tutorial | How to Edit and Render videos for TIK TOK

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Introduction

Hey everyone, Nick here with another Vegas Pro 17 tutorial. Today, I'm going to show you how to create TikTok videos using Vegas Pro 17. Before you start criticizing TikTok, know that I've received numerous requests on how to render a proper video format for TikTok using this software. So, here it is.

Setting Up Your Project

Step 1: Creating a New Project

  1. Go to File -> New.
  2. A window will appear. I've already created a custom TikTok project, which I will select. However, you won’t have this yet.
  3. Copy the following settings:
    • Width: 1080
    • Height: 1920 (opposite of the normal 1080p resolution)
    • Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.0 square
    • Frame Rate: 60 (most phones record at 60 FPS)
  4. Ensure your Motion Blur Type is "Gaussian" and your Resample Mode is "Disable Resample."
  5. Save the template by clicking the floppy disk icon. Name it, preferably “TikTok.”

Step 2: Importing Media

  1. Go to Import Media and select your clip.
  2. Drag it into the timeline. Note that if your clip is in 16:9 aspect ratio, you will see black bars at the top and bottom.

Adjusting Aspect Ratio

Method 1: Background Blur (Recommended)

  1. Right-click on your video track and choose Insert Video Track.
  2. Drag your clip onto the new track and delete the extra audio track.
  3. Go to the bottom video track -> click on ... -> Track Motion.
  4. Stretch the corners to fill up the whole screen.
  5. Ensure that there is one keyframe; delete others if necessary.
  6. Apply Gaussian Blur to the bottom video track to make it look better.

Method 2: Zooming In (Not Recommended)

  1. Follow the previous steps but instead of two tracks, right-click your original video track and select Track Motion.
  2. Enable Lock Aspect Ratio and stretch it out to fill the display.
  3. This method will cut out most of your video, but it will fill the screen.

Rendering Your Video

  1. Go to File -> Render As.
  2. Choose MAGIX AVC/AAC MP4 format and select Internet HD 1080p 59.94 fps.
  3. Click Customize Template.
  4. Set the frame size to Custom: 1080 (width) x 1920 (height).
  5. Adjust settings as follows:
    • Profile: Main
    • Frame Rate: Same
    • Aspect Ratio: 1
    • Encode Mode: NVENC (if you have an NVidia GPU)
    • Render Quality: Best
  6. Save the template and name it TikTok.
  7. Choose where to save your file, then click Render.

Conclusion

Following these steps will allow you to create and render high-quality TikTok videos using Vegas Pro 17. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask in the comments below.

Keywords

  • Vegas Pro 17
  • TikTok video editing
  • Render settings
  • Aspect ratio adjustment
  • Gaussian blur
  • Track motion
  • 60 FPS

FAQ

Q: What are the ideal project settings for a TikTok video in Vegas Pro 17? A: Set the width to 1080, height to 1920, pixel aspect ratio to 1.0, and frame rate to 60 FPS.

Q: How can I remove black bars from a 16:9 video when creating a TikTok clip? A: You can use two methods: background blur by adding a secondary blurred track, or zooming in the clip, although zooming isn’t recommended.

Q: Which rendering format should I choose for TikTok videos? A: Use MAGIX AVC/AAC MP4 format, choose Internet HD 1080p 59.94 fps, and customize it to 1080x1920 resolution.

Q: How do I ensure the best video quality when rendering? A: Set your video render quality to Best in the render settings.

Q: How can I save project settings for future TikTok videos? A: Save your project settings as a template by clicking the floppy disk icon in the new project window.