How To Add the Slow Mo Effect to your TikTok Video

Adding effects to a TikTok video is relatively straightforward. You can do it as you record or in post-production.

One particularly popular effect is slow-motion. You can use this to make some very fun clips, especially when you combine it with other effects.

In this article, we are going to explain how to add the slow-mo effect to your video, as well as how to add some of the other popular effects.

How to Add Slow-Mo to a TikTok Video

TikTok is a well-designed and user-friendly app, so getting around it isn’t hard at all. Every time you create a video you have another opportunity to add effects. It is easy to add on basic filters, and the same can be said for the slow-mo effect. You are always only a few taps away from accessing and applying it.

Here is what you should do:

1. Open the app and tap on the + icon in the middle of the screen.
   
2. Tap Speed on the upper right-hand corner of the app.
   
3. Slow down the video by choosing either 0.1x or 0.5x depending on how slow you want the video to be. You can also speed it up by choosing either 2x or 3x.
   

How to Add Other Effects to TikTok Videos

There is a lot you can do with this app. It allows all kinds of effects that could make your video stand out from the crowd. Let’s take a closer look at some of the coolest effects you can use to gain you some new and loyal followers.

Clone Yourself

It’s also possible to clone yourself several times and create a video of three or four of you talking, singing, dancing, etc. This can result in some cool video clips, but it does take a little practice and patience at first. It also requires the use of a third-party app

Before you start recording a clone video, select the song you want to hear in the background. Save it to your camera roll and import the video to the Video Star app.

It’s free and available for download in the App Store, but you will have to make in-app purchases to get access to all of the features. You will also use this app to do the actual cloning as TikTok doesn’t have that feature built-in.

Your phone will have to be very still to be able to make a clone video. It is best you use a tripod stand to make sure that nothing moves. Then, you have to pick the position for each clone before you record anything. You can use the app to record the clips, but you can also use the primary camera app if your phone has a good enough camera.

Record every “clone” separately and use the camera app to cut the clips, keeping only the parts where you are in a perfect position. You should place the clones so that there is plenty of space in between them to prevent overlapping. The best way to do that is to record the video in an open area, like a large room, outdoors, or somewhere equally spacious.

Sing a Duet with Your Friends

Most TikTok users record themselves as they lip-sync to their favorite songs. It’s one of the most popular uses for this app and easily makes up the most content. You can do this on your own, or you can create a duet video with your friends.

Here is how you do it:

1. Open the app and find a video made by a friend or pick one from your feed.
2. Tap the share button and select Duet from the menu.
   
3. Recored your end of the duet over the video you’ve selected.
   
4. When you are done tap the red button that says Next.
   
5. Tap the Post button and the duet video will be posted on your profile.
   

You can even duet with yourself! For those who are incredibly talented, or perhaps you’ve written and produced your own content, doing a duet with yourself can make the content even more entertaining.

Where is Slow-Mo on TikTok?

It is on the right-hand side of your screen and will appear when you begin recording. Look for the ‘Speed’ icon in the list.

Can I add Slow-Mo after I’ve posted my video?

Yes. Save your video to your device then reupload it. When you do this, you have to hit the tap the speed icon in the lower right-hand corner to speed up or slow down the content.

Final Thoughts

These are only a few of the many fun things you can do on TikTok — some of them within the app itself, others with the help of third-party apps. Keep experimenting with the built-in effects and third-party apps to create a feel that is totally you.