How to make a cooking video on TikTok

You may think sharing your cooking videos on TikTok isn’t a big deal. 【小题1】 We’ve asked some experts for tips on how to film, edit and post cooking videos on TikTok.

“Simplicity is key when creating food content on TikTok,” says MacKenzie Smith, creator of Grilled Cheese Social. 【小题2】 “My Baked Feta Pasta that went viral (走红) earlier this year is a good example of how simple food trends can take over the social landscape,” says Smith.

【小题3】 Film something you do special or share a helpful tip some viewers may not know. Smith, who’s partnering the National Mango Board, says she’s been starting all her videos for the campaign with a demonstration of the best mango cutting technique.

If you have two smartphones or cameras, try setting them up on tripods (三脚架) at different angles, so you can edit with a diversity of different shots, both overhead and from another good point. Only have one device? No worries. 【小题4】

Just like cooking, the rules of TikTok are meant to be broken. So if you want your viewers to keep coming back to your videos, never be afraid of trying creative ideas. 【小题5】 Make what you want to make. Who knows what will become a trend, and what was a waste of your time?