TikTok Editing 101

It's time to learn the top TikTok video editing techniques you need to create engaging video content to grow your business.

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There are a lot of tutorials to dig through when it comes to TikTok (and well… everything else under the sun), but we’re committed to providing you the shortest path to taking action for your business and consuming countless tutorials on YouTube will not help you get where you need to go efficiently.

Video tutorials help you feel like you’re getting work done, but if you aren’t careful, they easily become procrastination disguised as productivity, and our goal here isn’t to make you feel productive, it’s to help you BE productive. This is why we found our favorite TikTok tutorials for you, so you didn’t have to.

Ready to tackle and leverage TikTok for your business?

Below you will find 5 TikTok tutorial videos that we’ve compiled specifically for beginners. If that’s you… get ready to learn and take action! But even if you’ve already toyed with TikTok a bit, and don’t consider yourself a beginner, there’s still a lot of value and TikTok tips to be found in the following videos.

1. TikTok Editing Tips 2021 by Elise Darma

Who they are: a social media coach, educator, and entrepreneur.

Why we love them: Elise GETS IT. She knows what it’s like to be a business owner, and is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge to elevate the success of others.

What you’ll learn: the top TikTok editing tricks you need to know, including text to speech feature, how to upload TikTok videos to a computer, how to schedule a TikTok post, and more!

2. How To: Make Creative Makeup Transitions for TikTok & Reels by Zama Marubelela

Who they are: a successful TikTok and YouTube creator.

Why we love them: while Zama’s passion is focused primarily on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, the TikTok techniques she shares in this video can be applied to any niche (Yes, even yours!). She also radiates an authentic charisma that we can all learn from when building our brand.

What you’ll learn: easy TikTok transitions, and step-by-step editing instructions, along with killer tips for growth on TikTok and Instagram.

3. How to Edit a TikTok Video 2021 by Rachel Pederson

Who they are: a social media strategist and TikTok expert.

Why we love them: Rachel embodies what relentless resilience and consistency can do for your life and business. She’s not a fan of fluff, boring strategies or pretending to be anything but yourself, and we couldn’t agree more!

What you’ll learn: how to edit TikTok videos within the app (without expensive software or using a computer), and some of her favorite TikTok editing tips.

4. How to Make TikTok Videos for Beginners by Jeff Thelen

Who they are: co-founder of TheFigCo, entrepreneur, YouTuber, dog, and coffee lover (his most important qualification).

Why we love them: Jeff’s straightforward and “no-frills'' approach to teaching how to edit TikTok videos makes learning a breeze, and his pacing is especially perfect for beginners.

What you’ll learn: step-by-step TikTok tutorial for beginners. In this video, Jeff walks you through how to create your first TikTok video.

Before you put your TikTok dancing shoes on (jk… no dancing required), here’s an important reminder before you get started:

We all start somewhere. The important thing is that you START.

So, if jumping into TikTok has you feeling a little overwhelmed or insecure, you’re not alone. Everyone feels that way at some point before they do something for the first, second, third… even the 100th time.

In fact, here’s a bonus “TikTok Tutorial” from our very own CEO, Jasmine, that’ll leave you feeling ready to tackle TikTok video creation for your business!

5. Filming My First TikTok: Behind the Scenes by Jasmine Star

Who they are: a social media marketing trailblazer and initially hesitant TikTok creator!

Why we love them: she teaches and models prioritizing action over perfection, and wants to see YOU succeed.

What you’ll learn: messy, scrappy action is WAY better than no action at all, and can also be a whole lotta fun with the right mindset.

Without further ado... a behind-the-scenes look at Jasmine’s VERY first TikTok.

👉 Wanna Dig Deeper?

Need help formulating, outlining, and/or scripting your TikTok? This ONE Formula Will Turn Followers into Customers will help you create content for your business across ALL social media platforms.

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