How to Use the Slow-Motion Effect on TikTok

The slow-motion effect can show off the intricacies of a complicated dance move or the impact of a watermelon hitting a concrete brick. High-quality slow-motion videos are very popular on the TikTok app because your fans can pay close attention to the best details of the video.

This article will not only explain how you can make TikTok videos at different recording speeds, but how you can watch them as well. 

Fortunately, it doesn’t take too much effort for you to create a TikTok video with a slow-motion effect. In fact, it can easily be done straight from the app. All you need is a good, creative idea for a 15 or 60-second video and a little time to execute it. 

Here’s how you can create a slow-motion video on TikTok:

1. Step 1

   

   Launch the app and tap on the + icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new video. 

2. Step 2

   

   Select the speed option on the top right-hand side of the screen. It is the second button down from the top. 

3. Step 3

   

   Choose the speed of the video that you wish. If you want to slow down the video, you will need to choose .5x or .1x depending on how fast you want it. 

4. Step 4

   Add any preferred filters and additional features you want to create cool video clips.

Bonus tip: If you choose to use a song on your TikTok video, choose a slow song. These tend to perform better than faster songs. You can also use fun sound effects to make creative videos at appropriate times. 

Sometimes it is difficult to come up with a good idea for TikTok. Here are a few things you can try to get your ideas rolling. 

1. 1. Master Other Effects

   Combining the slow-mo feature with other video effects could help you make an aesthetic video. If you can’t immediately think of a good idea, start playing with the other effects on the app. Inspiration will likely strike. 

2. 2. Watch Popular Content

   While you shouldn’t outright copy anyone (unless it is trending to do so), you can often be inspired when watching other content. Look for unique ways that other people used the speed button. You can find these videos from hashtags related to different niches. 

3. 3. Practice Video Recording

   Use the effect throughout the day in different situations, then privately watch the footage back. You might find something that inspires you. 

If you have spent any time on TikTok, you will have realized that you cannot fast-forward, rewind, or slow down any TikTok video. While playback speed isn’t often mentioned in this conversation, many users have continually petitioned the platform to add the other options. 

That being said, there is a way you can watch TikTok videos at a rate different than normal speed, using a third-party app (such as Snapchat). As a bonus, you will be able to rewind and fast-forward the video as well.

Here’s how:

1. Step 1

   Find the TikTok video you want to watch at a slow speed and save it to your camera roll. The creator of the video will need to have selected a setting in order for you to download it. 

2. Step 2

   Open the Snapchat app and find the video you have selected. Once it loads, swipe right and find the snail icon. Click on the icon so that you can watch the video at your preferred speed.