Over the past year or so, TikTok has exploded into the mainstream. YouTube will automatically detect any video content that's 60 seconds or less and include it under Shorts.Ĭreators with monetized channels should also be aware that at the time this piece was published, YouTube Shorts videos were currently not monetizable. However, YouTube previously confirmed to Mashable that this hashtag is not required. After giving the video a title, their video is ready to upload.įans can easily find these videos, as they live right on the home screen of the creator's channel page under a new "Shorts" section.Ĭreators might notice that many of those who were creating Shorts videos during the beta period tagged their clips with the hashtag "#shorts." YouTubers did this in order to make sure that their short form video was discoverable under the Shorts section of the platform.
Once the video is uploaded or recorded, creators can edit their YouTube Shorts video on a timeline and make any changes. The creator would just need to cue up what part of the song to use and record their video. Creators can just tap "Use This Sound" at the bottom of that screen and be taken to the Shorts creator tool with the chosen audio ready to go. Users can also take inspiration from the music used in other Shorts videos.Īs mentioned earlier, users can tap on the waveform icon on the bottom right hand side of the screen when watching a video to see other Shorts featuring the same audio. The page also displays what songs are being used the most in Shorts videos. A tap of the Add Music tab will bring users to a library of songs from popular artists that they can use. One way to add music to your video is right in the YouTube Shorts creator tool camera. The tool also allows creators to use audio from other YouTube videos in their YouTube Shorts clip. However, videos which use third-party music can only be up to 15 seconds in length. That way, they can make lip sync and dance videos just like some of the viral clips on TikTok. Unlike most other camera tools, though, the YouTube Shorts creator allows users to add music from 250 music labels and publishers. However, there are also features to slow down or speed up a recording, set a countdown timer for hands-free recording, and a slew of basic color correction filters.Ĭreators can make videos up to 60 seconds long, the maximum length of a YouTube Short video. Credit: youtube YouTube Shorts for creatorsĬreators looking to get started making YouTube Shorts for their channel should head on over to their YouTube app and click the middle button (also known as the create tab) on the menu at the bottom of the screen.Ĭlicking that tab will offer a number of options, but the one you're looking for is "Create a Short." This will take you to the Shorts creator tool.Īt first glance, it's basically like every other camera tool that allows you to record video and upload media. YouTube Shorts allows you to repurpose other creators' audio.