How to make a TikTok

Have you been lurking on TikTok and are finally ready to dive in and post your first video? We’ve got you covered. There are so many different kinds of videos posted on TikTok — from dance videos to Booktok — and it can be challenging to figure out how to recreate TikTok trends. While there are many moving parts when making a TikTok video, they are all made in the same way. Our guide walks through the basics of making a TikTok from hands free recording to adding a sound. SEE ALSO: From ‘Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2’ to ‘See You Again,’ here are TikTok’s biggest songs of the year (so far) Follow the steps below to make your very first TikTok!How to make a TikTok Total Time 5 min or longer What You Need Smartphone TikTok app Step 1: Open TikTok. Step 2: Tap the plus sign at the bottom center of your screen. Tap the plus sign to start your TikTok. Credit: screenshot: tik tok Step 3: Add a sound by tapping the “Add sound” icon on the top center of your screen. From there you use the search bar to search for the sound you want or you can choose from your favorite sounds. When you tap a sound it will play, so you can make sure it’s the sound you were looking for. To confirm it is the sound you want to use, tap the pink checkmark next to it. Tap add sound to access TikTok…How to make a TikTok