Typically, users can capture a video on TikTok by pressing and holding on the capture button in the centre of the screen. This enables the video to be as long or as short as you want, offering maximum flexibility to the creator.
But what if you need to use both hands in your video, and don’t have someone else available to press record?
In this blog, we’re sharing a few hacks to record on TikTok without keeping your finger (or thumb) on the capture button.
Opt for a Set Video Length
While pressing and holding on the big white capture button is the more flexible and versatile way of capturing a video, if you select a pre-defined video length then you can simply click the button once and leave it to record.
This is done by swiping across to the ‘15s’, ‘60s’ or ‘10m’ options, which invite creators to record videos between 15 seconds in length and 10 minutes.
By selecting one of these set video lengths, you will notice the capture button changes to a bold red colour and becomes a one-tap-and-you’re-filming button.
Record Your Video on Your Device
Another way to create a video for TikTok without pressing and holding the button is by capturing the footage on your device camera and then uploading it to TikTok for editing.
This enables you to benefit from all of TikTok’s effects and filters, but without the limitation of needing to press and hold the capture button.
Use a Remote
With technology becoming increasingly sophisticated, users can now access the record button, the capture button, and the volume buttons using a dedicated remote.
This will likely be connected to your device via Bluetooth and is a good way to enjoy hands-free tools, functions, and features.
The Benefits of Hands-free Recording
With three different options available to help you record a video without needing to press and hold the capture button, let’s consider a few occasions when these hacks might come in useful.
Many influencers and creators access these hacks and tools as a way of recording videos that introduce their favourite products or brands. If an influencer is working with a company or brand, they will want to use their hands to showcase the products in their video.
Similarly, if you are recording a guide or a how-to, are a beauty influencer, or simply like to talk with lots of gestures and hand movements, hands-free recording is a much more informal option that feels more natural.
Happy creating!
