{"id":248,"date":"2020-12-19T08:18:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T08:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2024-06-22T08:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-22T08:59:16","slug":"youtube-shorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/youtube-shorts\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Shorts: 15 Questions You Want to Know Answers For"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever googled what YouTube Shorts is, and how to use them?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So do we, until challenged to learn all about YouTube Shorts, TikTok\u2019s new rival, and possibly, a new way successful YouTubers create their content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a newly released feature, the Shorts camera is currently in beta and only available in India for Android users. Not much of a widespread use, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a decade of both successful, and failed features like the star rating system, bulletins, groups, video responses, and friends lists rolled off, YouTube is careful with its new additions. Introduced on September 14, 2020 in India \u201ca new way to watch and create on YouTube\u201d, YouTube Shorts is most likely to stay. And before it\u2019s gone just like the star ratings and the honor badges (remember the old days of YouTube?), you better try your luck creating fun short videos on YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you do that?&nbsp;Let\u2019s dive right in!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube defines the newly released short-form video format (Shorts) as \u201cvertical videos up to 60 seconds long\u201d. Does this mean any short videos are called YouTube Shorts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factually yes. Have you ever uploaded seconds-long short videos to YouTube? You might have seen an increase in views because of the Shorts rolled out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, in truth, YouTube short videos are a new way of recording and editing live videos using nothing but a smartphone. Announced in mid September 2020 for millions of Indian creators, Shorts are planned to harbor 20 million TikTok creators left out when the app got banned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uniquely for beta version in India, YouTube introduced the Shorts camera and a handful of editing tools like speed controls, timers, and the option to add music to clips. For now only available for Android users in India, Shorts with its mobile-only focus on filming and editing is nothing but a replacement to TikTok.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what is a vertical format? YouTube Shorts video ratio is 9:16.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This week in India we\u2019re launching an early beta of YouTube Shorts, a new way to discover, watch and create short, vertical videos on the YouTube app.<br><br>Even if you don&#39;t live in India, you can still upload your short videos today. Learn more \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6VySxIwMB9\">https:\/\/t.co\/6VySxIwMB9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M0jXHoJkki\">pic.twitter.com\/M0jXHoJkki<\/a><\/p>&mdash; YouTube Creators (@YouTubeCreators) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YouTubeCreators\/status\/1305531446346612739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 14, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why YouTube Introduced Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sipping through the announcements and speculations, it\u2019s easy to see short videos\u2019 potential. WIth smartphones becoming complex and lives turning mobile, users no longer wish to spend hours watching uploads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, is YouTube the first to get into the Shorts business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the ever-growing popularity of TikTok, not only YouTube, but all major social media platforms are experimenting with short video content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>August 5, 2020 &#8211; Instagram Reels are introduced&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hellooooo, Reels  \ud83d\ude4c<br><br>Introducing a new way to create and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram. <br><br>Reels is rolling out today to more than 50 countries around the world. <br><br>\ud83e\udd33\ud83e\udd29\ud83c\udfa5\u2728\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udcaf<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RfXDhYawSF\">https:\/\/t.co\/RfXDhYawSF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FjSGSpSGpn\">pic.twitter.com\/FjSGSpSGpn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Instagram (@instagram) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/instagram\/status\/1290996458552832001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 5, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em><strong>August&nbsp; 2020 &#8211; Facebook is testing its new short videos feed (yes, again in India)<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">INTERESTING! <br>Facebook is also testing a \u2018short videos\u2019 feed with TikTok-like swipe up in its main app<br><br>This appears to be in addition to Instagram Reels<br><br>h\/t <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/roneetm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@roneetm<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0XHiSowCwW\">pic.twitter.com\/0XHiSowCwW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Matt Navarra (@MattNavarra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattNavarra\/status\/1293886171072921602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 13, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Nov 23, 2020 &#8211; Snapchat announced its Spotlight feature where the best Snaps of up to 60 seconds long could earn money.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Introducing Spotlight \ud83d\udd26 <br><br>The best of Snapchat. Sit back and take it all in, or submit your video Snaps and you could earn a share of more than $1,000,000 a day. Happy Snapping!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U7eG7VNJqk\">https:\/\/t.co\/U7eG7VNJqk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mxGWuDSdQk\">pic.twitter.com\/mxGWuDSdQk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Snapchat (@Snapchat) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Snapchat\/status\/1330873747335733251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are <\/strong>S<strong>hort Videos Any Good <\/strong>F<strong>or YouTube?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me give you a biased opinion &#8211; a bunch of YouTube Shorts is actually better than a couple of hour-long videos. Before you say any \u201cno\u201d, let\u2019s count the most logical explanation to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the very nature of Shorts is high-speed. Think of that 5-min sketch you have to jam into a 60-second long video. I\u2019m sure you want to cut as much crap out of it to leave pure value. So, shorter content implies less fooling around, more character, and emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second comes the context. Ever thought what pushed TikTok to stardom, and would it be the same if comedy skits, cringe videos, and dance challenges took longer than 15 seconds?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who instantly think that YouTube Shorts is just another TikTok clone, it\u2019s not. With a much bigger and diverse audience, YouTube has a tiger grip on short videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a word, Shorts is another way to gain more views and show behind-the-scenes, to ping the illusive YouTube algorithm. Even though you won\u2019t gain as much watch time despite a great deal of views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Use YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a big fan of shooting short and catchy videos with nothing but your smartphone? Want to know how to use YouTube Shorts the right way?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read along to find out how the newly introduced Shorts benefit creators and artists on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Get Started With YouTube Short?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we cover the steps, you have to know that YouTube Shorts are meant for mobile-first users. So, if you are googling how to make YouTube Shorts using a laptop, you won\u2019t find the answer you want. But, there\u2019s a way I\u2019ve explained the lines below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Create YouTube Shorts On Mobile:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Sign in to your YouTube account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Tap the Plus icon at the bottom of your screen to see options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Creators in India will see the <strong><em>\u201cCreate a Short\u201d<\/em><\/strong> option alongside \u201cUpload a Video\u201d and \u201cGo Live\u201d. All other creators can tap \u201cUpload a video\u201d to choose a pre-recorded one from their gallery or to record a 60-second clip with a smartphone camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/test-3-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Create YouTube Shorts on mobile: step 1-3\" class=\"wp-image-271\" width=\"580\" height=\"284\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 4. <\/strong>Once you are done recording hit the checkmark button to confirm the recording. You will be transferred to a page to <strong><em>\u201cAdd details\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, like a video title and description, set privacy settings, add location, and choose a playlist (if any).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 5.<\/strong> Hitting <strong><em>\u201cNext\u201d<\/em><\/strong> you will have to confirm if a video is made for kids or not, and if it is age-sensitive (meaning users only over 18 could watch it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd3b <strong>Step 6. <\/strong>And again tap \u201cNext\u201d, to start uploading your video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Shorts-on-mobile-step-2-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"Create Shorts on YouTube: step 4-5 \" class=\"wp-image-278\" width=\"580\" height=\"284\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong>, to this date only Android users from India have full access to Shorts camera, and additional features like adding music, changing the speed, and setting up a timer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Make YouTube Shorts <\/strong>O<strong>n PC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you still want to make Shorts using a PC? Here is how you can make most of YouTube Shorts using both a smartphone and PC. The only thing you need before uploading Shorts from your PC is a certain video pre-recorded and saved on your PC. The video format can be horizontal (we will change it later on).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Download and install <strong><em>OBS Studio<\/em><\/strong> on your PC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 2<\/strong>. Open OBS Studio and click on Setting from the bottom right menu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Select<strong> &#8220;<em>Video<\/em>&#8220;<\/strong>, then set <strong>Base (Canvas) Resolution<\/strong> to 1080*1920<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Make Shorts on PC with OBS Studio: steps 1-4\" class=\"wp-image-281\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1-1140x618.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-1.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Set the <strong>Output (Scaled) Resolution<\/strong> to the same numbers (1080*1920)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"Make Shorts on PC with OBS Studio: step 5\" class=\"wp-image-282\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2-1140x614.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-2.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2b07\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong>Step 5.<\/strong>&nbsp;Now, as your screen is set vertically, you can upload a video by clicking the Plus icon from the&nbsp;<strong><em>Sources<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;tab in the bottom right corner of your screen (next to Scenes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 6<\/strong>. Click&nbsp;<strong>\u201cMedia Source\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;then, click \u201c<strong>Create New<\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong>Okay<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Make Shorts on PC with OBS Studio: step 6\" class=\"wp-image-283\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3-1140x618.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-3.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 7.<\/strong> Enter the name of the local file and click \u201c<strong>Browse<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Make Shorts on PC with OBS Studio: step 7\" class=\"wp-image-284\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4-1140x618.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-4.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 8.<\/strong>&nbsp;Drag to the left or right to adjust the size of a video to a vertical frame you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 9.<\/strong>&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<em><strong>\u201cStart Recording\u201d<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;and \u201cStop Recording\u201d within 15-60 seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5-1024x554.jpg\" alt=\"Make Shorts on PC with OBS Studio: step 8-9\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5-1140x617.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/How-to-make-YouTube-Shorts-on-PC-5.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your first Shorts on PC. But it&#8217;s far from over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f <strong>Step 10.<\/strong>  Save the video on PC, and upload it to your smartphone. Repeat the steps listed above in \u201cHow to make YouTube Shorts on mobile\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you want to know what <strong>YouTube Shorts resolution<\/strong> is, it is the same as for any other video on YouTube. Just swap the numbers for a <strong>9:16 ratio.<\/strong> Full HD mode is preferable for Shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>1080p: <\/strong>   1080\u00d71920<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>720p:  <\/strong>     720\u00d71280<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Woah! Frankly, I would\u2019ve made my Shorts on mobile rather than go through the 16 steps (10 steps on PC plus 6 steps to upload Shorts from mobile). What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is no. YouTube Shorts are currently in beta, and won\u2019t run ads on them, or generate revenue from Premium subscriptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters worse, whatever the number of video views are, you won\u2019t rock the watch time record. Sadly. Even a million views would bring little value if the sole goal is to gain 4000 watch hours and become a YouTube Partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bright side, subscribers gained through Shorts add up to the overall subs count on the channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can Anyone Make YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. On its support page, YouTube states \u201c All other creators are encouraged to upload short vertical videos (up to 60 seconds in length) and include #Shorts in the title or description (if applicable) to get started with Shorts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it lacks functionality when it comes to adding music, timing, and speed control, creators from anywhere in the world can experiment with Shorts. Though without the Shorts camera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to get started with YouTube Shorts? You might have missed it, but I\u2019ve put my best words forward to show you how to make Shorts just lines above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mind going back to run your eyeballs over again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are All Videos Under 1 Minute Counted As YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, and no, depending on who you trust more \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve gone all the way through recording a standard video, resizing it into a vertical format, then, hashtagging the #Shorts, and uploading to YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all went well except for one thing, showing up in the YouTube Shorts section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for YouTube, YouTube Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds in length. Taking it literally, any video within one minute range will show up not only on a channel, but on the homepage Shorts shelf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you live in India and are at advantage of using the Shorts camera, you have to know exactly if videos of under 1 minute count as Shorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you share experience with us, locked from the elusive Shorts camera features?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Add Music To YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a lucky Android user living in India adding music to Shorts is a no-brainer. You will see the Add music button at the top of the screen once you turn your camera on to record a Shorts video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, tap on the song you want to add to your video from the music library open to you. Hit the \u201cDone\u201d button to confirm the choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those like me fooling around with Shorts from the other side of the ocean, adding music to a short video is no different than adding music to a standard 15-minute recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First upload your video from mobile phone to YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Log into your <strong><em>Creators Studio<\/em><\/strong> from a computer (note, YouTube no longer allows you to change audio tracks from the mobile version of YouTube.<\/li><li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> Select <strong><em>\u201cVideos\u201d <\/em><\/strong>from the dashboard on your left, and click on the video you want to add music to.<\/li><li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Click <strong><em>\u201cEditor\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and hit the Plus icon under the Music (<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" alt=\"Music note\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/aAJ53H9vXNcnqAMQiO39QCt2RCExSPEm61B55QoRDrlWGDEFkzvtWv1mgqiB61P3d-qAZNKU7G0opFB6XWV97qJqIMBdWbqA601HuuMUGxR7gO2zA3CqDS2UV1hB65IjkhGglC6s\">) icon.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Found the song you like? Click <strong><em>\u201cAdd\u201d<\/em><\/strong> to see the song in a blue box in the Editor.<\/li><li><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Drag the box to find the moment you want the music to start. You can select several audios and play them one after another.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Step 6. <\/strong>Click <strong><em>\u201cSave\u201d<\/em><\/strong> when you are done.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Add Thumbnails To YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The big question is can you?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Shorts are meant to show the raw unedited clips, it is still possible to add thumbnails for verified users. Just as any creator would add a video thumbnail, you can first upload YouTube Shorts from your smartphone, and then add a thumbnail to it from the desktop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add thumbnail to YouTube Shorts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> Upload Shorts from mobile following the 6 steps described above.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Log into YouTube Studio from a desktop.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> Find a short video you\u2019ve just uploaded and click to edit it.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> Once inside video details, click \u201cUpload Thumbnail\u201d under the <strong><em>\u201cThumbnail\u201d<\/em><\/strong> section.<\/li><li><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>You can also set a screen from a video as a thumbnail.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YouTube Shorts vs YouTube Stories<\/strong>: What&#8217;s Best For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if YouTube Stories or Shorts would be your best bet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll get this out of your plate setting the goals right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite, or perhaps, because of its popularity, YouTube Shorts from some creators are getting harder to rival for others. Yet, the Shorts biggest attraction is not an immediate hit but its relatively longer shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the Stories that last for 7 days only, Shorts presumably have no expiration date. At least for now, YouTube has no intentions of setting the timer for Shorts. In the same manner, <strong><em>YouTube Shorts have no eligibility requirements, while Stories are only allowed for creators with 10 000+ channel subscribers<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, new creators are welcome to upload Shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Feature&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Shorts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Stories<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Video length<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Up to 60 seconds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Up to 15 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Expire in<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Never<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Eligibility requirements<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No minimum&nbsp;requirements<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 000+ channel&nbsp;subscribers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Have Subscribe button<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Comments last for<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lifetime of a video<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7 day, but creators can see from YouTube Studio for 30 days.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Viewers see views, likes, comments on video<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes, viewers see likes, dislikes, and comments underneath a video. Creators see stats from YouTube analytics.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No, only creators see views, likes, and comments at the bottom of the Story<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Good uses<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Teaser video for a main video,Share series of tips,Make entertaining videoQ&amp;A video<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Behind-the- scenes processQuick Q&amp;A videoComment-response videoStatus updates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Monetization<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Viewers can see how many views a certain video has by tapping on the channel icon. From there you will be taken to the Short videos page with all existing Shorts that a channel has created.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YouTube Shorts Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you\u2019ve found a gold mine tapping into the new Shorts feature, I may disappoint you. Like any feature in beta, it has significant limitations. Let\u2019s count the cons of YouTube shorts before the biggest pros are summed up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons Of YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shorts camera is only available for creators in India using Android. Sorry iPhone and iPad users you are not seeing the Shorts camera lens at this stage.<\/li><li>Creators from the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere making YouTube Shorts cannot add music, use speed control, and timer while shooting from their mobile phones.<\/li><li>YouTube Shorts monetization is not available at this point.<\/li><li>Watch time does not count towards Partners Program eligibility.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros Of YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Easy to make for new creators.<\/li><li>No minimum requirements (hey, isn\u2019t it time to start making them right away?).<\/li><li>Searchable, and can generate tons of views if optimized for the right keywords.<\/li><li>15-second teaser videos with the link to a main video can bring more views and boost retention of longer videos on channel.<\/li><li>Have wider reach and retention than longer videos.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Will last much longer than Stories, just as your regular uploads.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally for viewers, who treat YouTube as an easy escape from a daily routine, a mentor, or a way to speak their minds to hundreds of others watching similar content, here\u2019s how to make most of Shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Watch YouTube Shorts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a regular user of YouTube, you might have noticed already suggestions to watch Shorts in your feed. Appearing somewhere below the Top news tab, Short Videos tab features popular content which in 99% of the cases matches your interests, and content you previously watched.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To watch YouTube Shorts, you can login to YouTube account and go through your feed to find the Short Videos tab with a handful of short videos to watch. Note, there are not many Shorts you can see without tapping on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you tap on one of the Shorts, you will see more Shorts suggested to you. From there you can swipe up to watch the next short video, or skip a bunch of them all along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I might be wrong, but 50 videos seem to be the one-time limit for Shorts. The swipes will stop with the 50th video. Disappointed? Don\u2019t be! Hundreds of Shorts are released to YouTube each minute, so there\u2019s plenty of content for you to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already watched all 50, try to switch to another Google account, subscribe to a couple more channels, or simply refresh your feed. You will see new YouTube Shorts along with those you\u2019ve already watched (drives me mad at times \ud83d\ude01)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can watch all YouTube Shorts from a certain channel by tapping on the channel\u2019s name while the short video is played. YouTube will take you to a YouTube Shorts section, where you can watch as many short videos as this channel has uploaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Best Shorts On YouTube<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is time for a dessert! Watch these Shorts that blew off everyone\u2019s mind on YouTube. And here they go &#8211; the top 10 YouTube Shorts to watch right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Elevator vs. two year old &#8211; 104 million views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The one and only YouTube Shorts from Laura Mackedanz has generated 104 million views and over 800 thousand likes. The proof that Shorts make the \u201cmillion views\u201d mantra possible for even a small channel with 137 thousand subscribers and only 3 (!) videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting though, this video has been uploaded 2 years ago and seems to gain much from the latest YouTube feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Elevator vs. two year old\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O2DXIKMrmCo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Birth of a rabbit (Fake Trick) &#8211; 137 million views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since childhood, as humans we are fascinated with weird and wonderful bunny rabbits: from Alice in Wonderland<strong> <\/strong>to Zootopia. Mama rabbit is no different, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sure, the creator of \u201cCute Kittens \/ Cute dogs \/ And \/ Cute other\u201d channel with 362 thousand subscribers knows the tricks of the trade. Did you get hooked?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Funniest Cats \ud83d\ude39 - Don&#039;t try to hold back Laughter \ud83d\ude02 - Funny Cats Life\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/317jz-PU7Mg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Scariest to physically hardest: Birmingham water challenges &#8211; 216 million views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever thought about what type of videos get you hooked? I bet all things jumping, like BASE jumping, skydiving, and rest are on your list. If they haven\u2019t yet, they will. Soon as you watch this YouTube Shorts video from Parkour with a whooping 2.5 million likes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It managed to get all those views, likes, and 26 thousand comments in as little as 4 months!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Scariest to Physically Hardest Birmingham Water Challenges\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DVSUFE7-6TQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4 Dog is a high jumping champion! Shocks his owners! &#8211; 104 million views<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right, dogs have never stopped surprising us! Look how Marley, the smarty pants Golden Retriever, jumps over dozens of pet plates. Not surprisingly, everyone is happy to tap the Like button, which scored this cutie 1.8 million likes and 14 thousand comments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite impressive for a channel with under 150 thousand YouTube subscribers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Dog is high jumping champion! Shocks his owners!\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-If-zkNBATE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5 Pre-pregnancy clothes try on &#8211; 8.5 million views<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who think pregnancy is finally time to enjoy your favourite food and watch cartoons, I\u2019m sorry to disappoint. For this baby mama dance video the \u201cever-growing belly\u201d seems to pose a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, 25 thousand likes on this Shorts signal that it\u2019s well worth watching.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Pre-pregnancy clothes try on\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0IwUnlwGXms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#6 Girl messing with Queen&#8217;s Guard, see what happened next! &#8211; 28 million view<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While for many of us Queen\u2019s Guard is a no-no, for this Indian actress dancing moves around the guard is just another way to push harder to stardom. Tuber\u2019s Talk featuring YouTube Shorts is an unbelievably small channel with just under 18 thousand subscribers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, 28 million views is not a common sight on channels with under 100 thousand subs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I must admit, watching it was fun, especially with such a clickbaiting title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Girl messing with Queen&#039;s Guard, see what happened next!\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sYzS4H7e3Bc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#7 How to use new 6D2 Hair Extension? &#8211; 18 million views<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remy Hair is another relatively small channel with just 25.8 subscribers and yet another mind blowing 18 million views in roughly 1.5 months. The true power of YouTube Shorts and keeping up with fashion trends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly hair extensions is a trending topic in the hair and fashion category on YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to use new 6D2 Hair Extension?\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZP0u2oE4Okc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 She won a car after hitting every shot! Do y\u2019all think you\u2019d be able to do it?! (WOW) \ud83d\ude33 &#8211; 9.8 million views&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Shorts with the exact same title couldn\u2019t do better than this one. America\u2019s favourite game and the short length of a video makes you glue to your screen watching her every move for 29 seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well done on this one, HoodzoneProductions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"She won a car after hitting every shot! Do y\u2019all think you\u2019d be able to do it?! (WOW) \ud83d\ude33\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/csvMymsV1Ck?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#9 Fear is not real &#8211; 6 million views<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in this post we\u2019ve discovered that even the short videos you shoot long before YouTube decided to experiment with its Shorts feature. This video from Yenny Christine facing her worst fears proves we are right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uploaded in December of 2016, a video hits 6 million views approaching its 4th year on the channel. The long awaited appraisal has finally come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>262 thousand people like me and you liked Yenny\u2019s adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#10 SCARY MOVING STATUE, OMG! 59M Views! NEVER MISS &#8211; Moving Statue In London <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=%23Shorts\"><strong>#Shorts<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; 62 million views<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t already impressed by the numbers, here is one YouTube Shorts for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good example of how a channel with 45 thousand subscribers reworked its shorter content from 2017.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the Shorts feature was rolled out, ONLY FUN creators took the Scary moving statue video back to work. They\u2019ve added the #Shorts in the title, and included the growing number of views in the title. That strategy proved to pay off, bringing in amazing 830 thousand likes and boosting the views count. Try not to watch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"OMG SCARY MOVING STATUE 720M Views London #Shorts\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/islpt6XLi2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more videos and channels? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/category\/youtube-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Lists<\/a> category to see our most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/wiz.studio\/blog\/top-female-youtubers\/\">Top 14 Female YouTubers You Should Check Out<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To Wrap This Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For better or worse, Shorts are here to stay for at least another couple of months. You may be already shooting Stories and regular videos, but failed to grow YouTube views and subscribers. Why not to hop on your chance to use YouTube Shorts to your advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently YouTube Shorts release date for all is not announced and the new feature is only available to creators in India. But this does not mean creators from the other parts of the world cannot record short shorts videos under 60 seconds with their smartphones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run your eyeballs over this blog post already, you know how to make most of Shorts and downplay other creators in your niche who haven\u2019t tried this feature yet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever googled what YouTube Shorts is, and how to use them?&nbsp; So do we, until challenged to learn all about YouTube Shorts, TikTok\u2019s new rival, and possibly, a new way successful YouTubers create their content.&nbsp; As a newly released feature, the Shorts camera is currently in beta and only available in India for Android users. Not much of a widespread use, huh? After a decade of both successful, and failed features like the star rating system, bulletins, groups, video responses, and friends lists rolled off, YouTube is careful with its new additions. Introduced on September 14, 2020 in India \u201ca new way to watch and create on YouTube\u201d, YouTube Shorts is most likely to stay. And before it\u2019s gone just like the star ratings and the honor badges (remember the old days of YouTube?), you better try your luck creating fun short videos on YouTube.&nbsp; How do you do that?&nbsp;Let\u2019s dive right in!&nbsp;&nbsp; What Is YouTube Shorts? YouTube defines the newly released short-form video format (Shorts) as \u201cvertical videos up to 60 seconds long\u201d. Does this mean any short videos are called YouTube Shorts? Factually yes. Have you ever uploaded seconds-long short videos to YouTube? You might have seen an increase in views because of the Shorts rolled out.&nbsp; But, in truth, YouTube short videos are a new way of recording and editing live videos using nothing but a smartphone. Announced in mid September 2020 for millions of Indian creators, Shorts are planned to harbor 20 million TikTok creators left out when the app got banned.&nbsp; Uniquely for beta version in India, YouTube introduced the Shorts camera and a handful of editing tools like speed controls, timers, and the option to add music to clips. For now only available for Android users in India, Shorts with its mobile-only focus on filming and editing is nothing but a replacement to TikTok.&nbsp; Wondering what is a vertical format? YouTube Shorts video ratio is 9:16.&nbsp; Why YouTube Introduced Shorts? Sipping through the announcements and speculations, it\u2019s easy to see short videos\u2019 potential. WIth smartphones becoming complex and lives turning mobile, users no longer wish to spend hours watching uploads.&nbsp; But, is YouTube the first to get into the Shorts business? With the ever-growing popularity of TikTok, not only YouTube, but all major social media platforms are experimenting with short video content.&nbsp; August 5, 2020 &#8211; Instagram Reels are introduced&nbsp; August&nbsp; 2020 &#8211; Facebook is testing its new short videos feed (yes, again in India) Nov 23, 2020 &#8211; Snapchat announced its Spotlight feature where the best Snaps of up to 60 seconds long could earn money. Are Short Videos Any Good For YouTube? Let me give you a biased opinion &#8211; a bunch of YouTube Shorts is actually better than a couple of hour-long videos. Before you say any \u201cno\u201d, let\u2019s count the most logical explanation to this. First, the very nature of Shorts is high-speed. Think of that 5-min sketch you have to jam into a 60-second long video. I\u2019m sure you want to cut as much crap out of it to leave pure value. So, shorter content implies less fooling around, more character, and emotions. Second comes the context. Ever thought what pushed TikTok to stardom, and would it be the same if comedy skits, cringe videos, and dance challenges took longer than 15 seconds?&nbsp; For those who instantly think that YouTube Shorts is just another TikTok clone, it\u2019s not. With a much bigger and diverse audience, YouTube has a tiger grip on short videos.&nbsp; In a word, Shorts is another way to gain more views and show behind-the-scenes, to ping the illusive YouTube algorithm. Even though you won\u2019t gain as much watch time despite a great deal of views.&nbsp; How To Use YouTube Shorts? Are you a big fan of shooting short and catchy videos with nothing but your smartphone? Want to know how to use YouTube Shorts the right way?&nbsp; Read along to find out how the newly introduced Shorts benefit creators and artists on YouTube. How To Get Started With YouTube Short? Before we cover the steps, you have to know that YouTube Shorts are meant for mobile-first users. So, if you are googling how to make YouTube Shorts using a laptop, you won\u2019t find the answer you want. But, there\u2019s a way I\u2019ve explained the lines below.&nbsp; To Create YouTube Shorts On Mobile: \ud83d\udd3b Step 1. Sign in to your YouTube account.&nbsp; \ud83d\udd3b Step 2. Tap the Plus icon at the bottom of your screen to see options. \ud83d\udd3b Step 3. Creators in India will see the \u201cCreate a Short\u201d option alongside \u201cUpload a Video\u201d and \u201cGo Live\u201d. All other creators can tap \u201cUpload a video\u201d to choose a pre-recorded one from their gallery or to record a 60-second clip with a smartphone camera. \ud83d\udd3b Step 4. Once you are done recording hit the checkmark button to confirm the recording. You will be transferred to a page to \u201cAdd details\u201d, like a video title and description, set privacy settings, add location, and choose a playlist (if any). \ud83d\udd3b Step 5. Hitting \u201cNext\u201d you will have to confirm if a video is made for kids or not, and if it is age-sensitive (meaning users only over 18 could watch it). \ud83d\udd3b Step 6. And again tap \u201cNext\u201d, to start uploading your video. Note, to this date only Android users from India have full access to Shorts camera, and additional features like adding music, changing the speed, and setting up a timer.&nbsp; How To Make YouTube Shorts On PC? Do you still want to make Shorts using a PC? Here is how you can make most of YouTube Shorts using both a smartphone and PC. The only thing you need before uploading Shorts from your PC is a certain video pre-recorded and saved on your PC. The video format can be horizontal (we will change it later on). \u2b07\ufe0f Step 1. Download and install OBS Studio on your PC \u2b07\ufe0f Step 2. Open OBS Studio and click on Setting from the bottom right menu. \u2b07\ufe0f Step 3. Select &#8220;Video&#8220;, then set Base (Canvas) Resolution to 1080*1920 \u2b07\ufe0f Step 4. Set the Output (Scaled) Resolution to the same numbers (1080*1920) \u2b07\ufe0f Step 5.&nbsp;Now, as your screen is set vertically, you can upload a video by clicking the Plus icon from the&nbsp;Sources&nbsp;tab in the bottom right corner of your screen (next to Scenes). \u2b07\ufe0f Step 6. Click&nbsp;\u201cMedia Source\u201d&nbsp;then, click \u201cCreate New\u201d and \u201cOkay\u201d. \u2b07\ufe0f Step 7. Enter the name of the local file and click \u201cBrowse\u201d. \u2b07\ufe0f Step 8.&nbsp;Drag to the left or right to adjust the size of a video to a vertical frame you have. \u2b07\ufe0f Step 9.&nbsp;Click&nbsp;\u201cStart Recording\u201d&nbsp;and \u201cStop Recording\u201d within 15-60 seconds.&nbsp; This is your first Shorts on PC. But it&#8217;s far from over. \u2b07\ufe0f Step 10. Save the video on PC, and upload it to your smartphone. Repeat the steps listed above in \u201cHow to make YouTube Shorts on mobile\u201d.&nbsp; In case you want to know what YouTube Shorts resolution is, it is the same as for any other video on YouTube. Just swap the numbers for a 9:16 ratio. Full HD mode is preferable for Shorts. 1080p: 1080\u00d71920 720p: 720\u00d71280 Woah! Frankly, I would\u2019ve made my Shorts on mobile rather than go through the 16 steps (10 steps on PC plus 6 steps to upload Shorts from mobile). What do you think? Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts? The short answer is no. YouTube Shorts are currently in beta, and won\u2019t run ads on them, or generate revenue from Premium subscriptions.&nbsp; To make matters worse, whatever the number of video views are, you won\u2019t rock the watch time record. Sadly. Even a million views would bring little value if the sole goal is to gain 4000 watch hours and become a YouTube Partner. On the bright side, subscribers gained through Shorts add up to the overall subs count on the channel.&nbsp; Can Anyone Make YouTube Shorts? Yes. On its support page, YouTube states \u201c All other creators are encouraged to upload short vertical videos (up to 60 seconds in length) and include #Shorts in the title or description (if applicable) to get started with Shorts.\u201d While it lacks functionality when it comes to adding music, timing, and speed control, creators from anywhere in the world can experiment with Shorts. Though without the Shorts camera.&nbsp; Wondering how to get started with YouTube Shorts? You might have missed it, but I\u2019ve put my best words forward to show you how to make Shorts just lines above.&nbsp; Mind going back to run your eyeballs over again? Are All Videos Under 1 Minute Counted As YouTube Shorts? Yes, and no, depending on who you trust more \ud83d\ude42 I\u2019ve gone all the way through recording a standard video, resizing it into a vertical format, then, hashtagging the #Shorts, and uploading to YouTube.&nbsp; It all went well except for one thing, showing up in the YouTube Shorts section.&nbsp; As for YouTube, YouTube Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds in length. Taking it literally, any video within one minute range will show up not only on a channel, but on the homepage Shorts shelf.&nbsp; Now, if you live in India and are at advantage of using the Shorts camera, you have to know exactly if videos of under 1 minute count as Shorts.&nbsp; Would you share experience with us, locked from the elusive Shorts camera features? How To Add Music To YouTube Shorts? If you are a lucky Android user living in India adding music to Shorts is a no-brainer. You will see the Add music button at the top of the screen once you turn your camera on to record a Shorts video.&nbsp; Then, tap on the song you want to add to your video from the music library open to you. Hit the \u201cDone\u201d button to confirm the choice. For those like me fooling around with Shorts from the other side of the ocean, adding music to a short video is no different than adding music to a standard 15-minute recording. First upload your video from mobile phone to YouTube.&nbsp; Step 1. Log into your Creators Studio from a computer (note, YouTube no longer allows you to change audio tracks from the mobile version of YouTube. Step 2. Select \u201cVideos\u201d from the dashboard on your left, and click on the video you want to add music to. Step 3. Click \u201cEditor\u201d and hit the Plus icon under the Music () icon. Step 4. Found the song you like? Click \u201cAdd\u201d to see the song in a blue box in the Editor. Step 5. Drag the box to find the moment you want the music to start. You can select several audios and play them one after another.&nbsp; Step 6. Click \u201cSave\u201d when you are done. How To Add Thumbnails To YouTube Shorts? The big question is can you?&nbsp; While Shorts are meant to show the raw unedited clips, it is still possible to add thumbnails for verified users. Just as any creator would add a video thumbnail, you can first upload YouTube Shorts from your smartphone, and then add a thumbnail to it from the desktop.&nbsp; To add thumbnail to YouTube Shorts: Step 1. Upload Shorts from mobile following the 6 steps described above.&nbsp; Step 2. Log into YouTube Studio from a desktop.&nbsp; Step 3. Find a short video you\u2019ve just uploaded and click to edit it. Step 4. Once inside video details, click \u201cUpload Thumbnail\u201d under the \u201cThumbnail\u201d section. Step 5. You can also set a screen from a video as a thumbnail.&nbsp; YouTube Shorts vs YouTube Stories: What&#8217;s Best For You? Wondering if YouTube Stories or Shorts would be your best bet? We\u2019ll get this out of your plate setting the goals right. Despite, or perhaps, because of its popularity, YouTube Shorts from some creators are getting harder to rival for others. Yet, the Shorts biggest attraction is not an immediate hit but its relatively longer shelf life. Unlike the Stories that last for 7&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":300,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[23,8,21,22],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>YouTube Shorts: 15 Questions You Want to Know Answers For | WizStudio<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is YouTube Shorts? 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