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<p><b>Introduction 2</b></p> <p>About TikTok 2</p> <p>About This Book 3</p> <p>About You 4</p> <p>About Icons 4</p> <p><b>Project 1: Getting Started 6</b></p> <p>Making Smart Choices 6</p> <p>Getting Permission 7</p> <p>Copyright 7</p> <p>Understanding Safety 8</p> <p>Navigating The App 9</p> <p>Downloading TikTok 9</p> <p>Creating Your Profile 9</p> <p>Privacy 12</p> <p>Taking A Quick Look At The Features 14</p> <p>Equipment You’ll Need 16</p> <p><b>Project 2: Finding Inspiration 17</b></p> <p>Using The Search Bar 17</p> <p>Top Videos 21</p> <p>Top Users 21</p> <p>Popular Videos 22</p> <p>Trending Sounds 23</p> <p>Live Streamers 25</p> <p>Hashtags 26</p> <p>The For You Page (Fyp) 27</p> <p>The Following Page 27</p> <p>The Friends Page 28</p> <p><b>Project 3: Popular TikToks 29</b></p> <p>Classic Dances 29</p> <p>Challenges 38</p> <p>Pranks 40</p> <p>The Water Bottle Prank 41</p> <p>The Water And Broom Prank 41</p> <p>The Toilet’s Running Prank 41</p> <p>Lip Syncs 42</p> <p>Duets And Stitches 43</p> <p>More TikToks To Make 44</p> <p>Grwm 44</p> <p>Story Time 45</p> <p>Unboxing 45</p> <p>Lists 45</p> <p>Recipes 46</p> <p>Routine And Day In My Life 46</p> <p>Tutorial 46</p> <p>Haul 47</p> <p><b>Project 4: Making A TikTok 48</b></p> <p>Recording Your First TikTok 48</p> <p>Making A Plan 48</p> <p>Recording Options 49</p> <p>Using Sounds 51</p> <p>Applying Effects 55</p> <p>The Effects Library 55</p> <p>Trending Effects 56</p> <p>New Effects 57</p> <p>Popular Effects 58</p> <p>Special Tools 59</p> <p>Editing 62</p> <p>Uploading Your Content 63</p> <p>Adjusting Clips 64</p> <p>Sound Sync Versus Default 65</p> <p>Text 66</p> <p>Text-To-Speech 68</p> <p>Setting A Text Timer 70</p> <p>Transitions 72</p> <p>Adding Transitions Using The Effects Library 72</p> <p>Adding Custom Transitions 74</p> <p>Stickers 75</p> <p>Voiceovers 76</p> <p>More Editing Tools 80</p> <p>Uploading Your TikTok 82</p> <p>Video Description 82</p> <p>Hashtags 83</p> <p>Setting Your Thumbnail 85</p> <p>Privacy Settings 87</p> <p>Close Captions 87</p> <p>Posting To Other Platforms 88</p> <p>Top Creative Tips 90</p> <p>Bring The Energy 90</p> <p>Encourage Rewatches 91</p> <p>Experiment Often 92</p> <p>Grab Their Attention 92</p> <p>Make It Bingeable 93</p> <p>Listen To Comments 94</p> <p>Collaborate 95</p> <p><b>Project 5: Going LIVE 102</b></p> <p>Qualifying For TikTok LIVE 102</p> <p>Why Go LIVE 103</p> <p>Making Your Plan 104</p> <p>Think Of Your Goal 104</p> <p>Create A Rough Outline 104</p> <p>Decide How Long You Will Be Live 105</p> <p>It’s All About Timing 106</p> <p>Give Your Followers A Heads Up 106</p> <p>Inspiration For Going LIVE 107</p> <p>Setting The Scene 109</p> <p>Test Your Internet Connection 109</p> <p>Framing 109</p> <p>Lighting 110</p> <p>Sound 111</p> <p>Keep Props Nearby 112</p> <p>Getting Ready To Go LIVE 112</p> <p>Using Enhance, Filters, And Effects While Live 116</p> <p>Engaging With Your Followers 119</p> <p>Co-Hosting 121</p> <p>Gifting 125</p> <p>Coins 125</p> <p>Sending Gifts 128</p> <p>Receiving Gifts 129</p> <p>For Your Safety 131</p> <p>Don’t Feed The Trolls 131</p> <p>Working With Moderators 134</p> <p>Live Guidelines 135</p> <p><b>Project 6: Growing Your Audience 136</b></p> <p>Using The Metrics In Creator Tools 136</p> <p>Overview Metrics 139</p> <p>Content Metrics 142</p> <p>Follower Metrics 144</p> <p>Live Metrics 146</p> <p>Defining A Content Journal 148</p> <p>Content Buckets 149</p> <p>Making Your Content Journal 150</p> <p>Posting Frequency 156</p> <p>Using Drafts 156</p> <p>Understanding Viral Videos 157</p> <p>What Is Viral 158</p> <p>The TikTok Algorithm 158</p> <p>Using The Algorithm 159</p> <p>Increasing Your Chances Of Going Viral 160</p> <p>Taking A Closer Look At Your Most-Viewed Video 162</p> <p>Using Audience Growth Tips 166</p> <p>Counting Followers 166</p> <p>Putting It All Together 168</p> <p>Glossary 170</p>

<p><b>Will Eagle</b> is a friend of your favorite TikTok stars and an experienced digital strategist who has worked for creator agency Collab.Inc, The Virgin Group, Leo Burnett, Google^®/YouTube^®, and Pinterest. Will is author of four books, including <i>YouTube Marketing For Dummies</i> and books on TikTok and YouTube.

<p><i>Made by the people who make the</i> <b>dummies</b> <i>books!</i> <p>Ready to make your mark on the TikTok^®world? This book is packed with advice on making binge-worthy videos. Learn the basics of the app then record and upload your first video. You also get to know the editing techniques used by the top TikTok stars. Soon you’ll be participating in the latest viral sensations launched on the popular app. <ul><li><b>Join the community—</b>install the TikTok app and start exploring its features</li> <li><b>Record your first video—</b>and learn to edit it so it looks really slick</li> <li><b>Discover the secret tricks—</b>add in the effects and filters that top TikTok creators use</li> <p><b>Technology Requirements:</b><br> Hardware – PC or tablet with Internet connection running Windows^® 7 or higher or Mac^® with Internet connection running macOS^® 10.14 or higher or iPhone^® or iPad^® running iOS 10.0 or later or Android^® device running Android 4.1 or higher; video camera, webcam, or video-capable device.

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