Have you heard of Vine? If you're a fan of social media, you probably have! Available for iOS and Android devices, this app allows you to create six-second videos of just about anything you want. Users then start to follow you, and you can follow other users to see videos that interest you. How can you make your videos stand out in a sea of other six-second clips? Follow these four tips!
- Captivate your audience. The best Vines are re-watchable, fun, and exciting. Do your best to make a video you, yourself, would actually want to watch. If you surprise viewers with something different, they'll be more likely to share your video with their followers.
- Make your video look its best. Try to hold your phone as steady as possible to reduce shaking and twitching of the camera. If you're planning on making a lot of Vine videos, it might be a good idea to invest in a tripod for your phone.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Ensure that there is not ambient noise overwhelming your video, like wind, traffic noise, or an air conditioning unit.
- Plan ahead. To tell a meaningful story in six seconds, you'll need to do some planning. Visualize the end product. Some users even like to storyboard their idea so they know exactly what shots they need before shooting. Note that there is no editing feature in Vine, so if you make a mistake, you have to go back to the beginning and start again!
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