Vertical Video for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts — PickAClass
4.8 (9) ⏱ 2h 48m 📚 28 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Vertical Video for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts

Learn to plan, film, and edit engaging short-form videos that are optimized for success across multiple platforms.

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About this course

Ready to create vertical videos that capture attention on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts? Getting started can feel overwhelming, from choosing the right shots to editing your clips into a cohesive story. This course provides a clear path to producing compelling short-form video content. You will learn the entire process, from initial idea to final export, enabling you to create polished videos that are formatted correctly for each platform and designed to engage viewers. What you'll learn: - Understand the key principles of vertical video, including framing, pacing, and storytelling. - Learn to plan your content, from scripting ideas to creating a simple shot list. - Master fundamental editing techniques using popular mobile tools like CapCut, including trimming, adding text, and using transitions. - Discover how to effectively use trending audio and effects to enhance your videos. - Apply best practices for adding captions to improve accessibility and viewer retention. - Learn to export and repurpose your content for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts without losing quality. You'll begin with the core concepts of vertical video before moving into practical, text-based modules that cover planning, editing, and publishing your work. The curriculum is explained through clear, written instructions and examples. This course is perfect for beginners. No previous experience with video editing or content creation is necessary. Start creating engaging vertical videos for social media today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (9)

George Baker NZ
★ 5 · July 22, 2026

रील्स बनाना मेरे लिए हमेशा उलझन भरा था, पर इस कोर्स ने प्लानिंग से लेकर शूट और एडिट तक पूरा तरीका समझा दिया। एक ही वीडियो को रील्स, टिकटॉक और शॉर्ट्स तीनों के लिए कैसे ऑप्टिमाइज़ करें, यह सीखकर मेरी रीच काफ़ी बढ़ गई।

ফাতেমা আক্তার BD Verified learner
★ 5 · July 20, 2026

আমি রিলস বানানোর ব্যাপারে প্রায় কিছুই জানতাম না, কিন্তু এই কোর্সটা প্রথম থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত হাত ধরে শিখিয়েছে। শুটিং করার আগে হুক প্ল্যান করা আর এডিটে পেসিং ঠিক রাখার অংশটা সবচেয়ে বেশি কাজে লেগেছে। এখন আমার ভিডিওগুলো আগের চেয়ে অনেক বেশি গোছানো লাগে।

Ayoade Adebayo NG
★ 5 · July 13, 2026

I went in barely knowing how to frame a shot for TikTok and came out with a real workflow — planning hooks before filming, shooting in short bursts, and trimming for pacing in the edit. The section on captions and safe zones for different platforms alone saved me from reposting three videos that got cut off wrong.

Adem Vural TR Verified learner
★ 5 · July 6, 2026

Dikey video çekmeyi hep gözümde büyütüyordum ama bu kurs her şeyi sırasıyla anlattı. Önce içeriği nasıl planlayacağımı, sonra telefonla nasıl düzgün çekim yapacağımı öğrendim. En çok işime yarayan kısım aynı videoyu Reels, TikTok ve Shorts için ayrı ayrı nasıl uyarlayacağımı göstermesi oldu. İlk haftadan sonra izlenmelerimde gözle görülür bir artış oldu. Kısa video üretmek isteyen herkese gönül rahatlığıyla öneririm.

Pierre Richard MC
★ 5 · June 25, 2026

Je tournais mes vidéos un peu au hasard avant ce cours, et maintenant je planifie chaque accroche avant même d'allumer la caméra. La partie sur le montage rythmé pour les formats verticaux m'a vraiment ouvert les yeux, surtout pour garder l'attention dans les trois premières secondes.

Beatriz Núñez CL Verified learner
★ 5 · June 19, 2026

Llevaba meses publicando vídeos verticales sin ningún criterio y no crecía nada. Este curso me enseñó a planificar el gancho de los primeros segundos, encuadrar bien para el formato vertical y editar pensando en cada plataforma. Lo mejor es que con un mismo rodaje ahora saco contenido para Reels, TikTok y Shorts adaptado a cada uno. Mis vídeos por fin empezaron a llegar a gente nueva.

Yishai Tzur IL Verified learner
★ 4 · June 2, 2026

Good pacing tips, camera part felt rushed.

Sigurður Karlsson IS Verified learner
★ 4 · May 31, 2026

Solid tips, though the editing section moved fast.

Diego Sánchez MX Verified learner
★ 5 · May 26, 2026

Llevaba meses grabando reels sin ningún tipo de estructura y publicando cosas que nadie terminaba de ver. Este curso me enseñó a planear el gancho antes de grabar, algo que suena obvio pero que cambió completamente mis resultados. La parte de edición fue la que más me sorprendió, porque muestra cómo cortar en el momento justo para que el ritmo no decaiga en formato vertical. También agradecí que expliquen las diferencias entre Reels, TikTok y Shorts, porque no es lo mismo optimizar para uno que para otro. Ahora grabo con un plan claro y edito mucho más rápido que antes.

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