Creating a Quality Video

Alright, Listen Up

TikTok is the place to be if you wanna make people laugh. But let’s be real—nobody’s gonna watch your sketch comedy if it looks like it was filmed on a potato. You ever see a video where the joke might be funny, but the audio sounds like it was recorded inside a washing machine? Yeah, don’t be that person.

Good news is, you don’t need some fancy Hollywood setup to make a high-quality comedy video. You just gotta know a few tricks. Lucky for you, I’m about to drop some knowledge (probably the most useful thing you’ll read today). Let’s go.

Actually Plan Your Video (I Know, Sounds Like Work, But Trust Me)

So, first things first—what’s your video even about? Don’t just hit record and hope for the best. That’s how you end up with a mess that even you don’t wanna watch (trust me, I’ve been there).

Pick something funny. What’s trending? What’s relatable? What’s dumb but in a good way? (Think: weird everyday problems, terrible life hacks, bad impressions of celebrities—stuff like that.) Keep it short and snappy because nobody has the attention span for a 3-minute setup. Get to the joke FAST.

Also, maybe write down a rough idea of what you’re gonna say. I know, scripting sounds official, but trust me—it’ll keep you from standing there saying “uhhh” for 15 seconds before you remember what you were gonna do.

Use a Decent Camera

You have a phone, right? Awesome. For most of the ideas you have, that’s all you need. You can use the back camera if you desire, but for every video you make, especially if you’re the only one in it, I would use the front camera.

Lighting—So People Can Actually See You

I cannot stress this enough: bad lighting = bad video. If you’re sitting in a dark cave with your only light source being your fridge, you’re doing it wrong. Film near a window if it’s daytime. If not, get a lamp or a ring light or just turn on more than one light in your room. Also, don’t have the light behind you, or you’ll look like a shadowy figure from a horror movie.

Audio—Because Nobody Wants to Guess What You’re Saying

Look, you could have the best joke in the world, but if your audio sounds like you recorded it inside a blender, nobody’s gonna stick around.

• Film in a quiet room (aka, maybe don’t do it in a crowded Starbucks).
• Speak up! If your mom yells from the other room asking what you said, you’re doing it right.
• If you wanna go the extra mile, use a cheap mic (like a clip-on one). If not, just make sure your phone is close enough to pick up your voice.

TikTok does have audio editing tools, but let’s not rely on those to fix a bad recording.

Editing—Make It Look Like You Know What You’re Doing

Now, onto the magic part. Editing can make or break your video, so don’t be lazy.

• Cut out the awkward pauses—this is TikTok, not an Oscar-winning drama.
• Use captions. People scroll with their sound off, and reading makes them feel smart.
• Throw in some sound effects or background music. TikTok’s library is full of funny sounds—use them.
• Speed up or slow down parts if it makes the joke better. Mess around with it.

Apps like CapCut are free and make editing way easier than TikTok’s built-in stuff.

Actually Post It & Get Views

Alright, you made your video. Now what? You gotta make sure people see it. Timing is important—post when people are actually online. From personal experience, the best times are:

• Weekdays: 6-10 PM (because people are avoiding responsibilities).
• Weekends: 10 AM-2 PM (because people are still in bed, scrolling mindlessly).

Use some relevant hashtags like #comedy #sketch #relatable #funny so TikTok knows who to show it to. And don’t forget to reply to comments—people love engagement.

Final Thoughts (Just Make the Video Already)

Making a good TikTok comedy video isn’t hard, but it does take a little effort. Plan your joke, make sure people can actually see and hear you, edit it so it flows well, and get to the point fast. Most importantly, have fun with it—if you’re having a good time, your audience will too.

Now go, be funny, and may the TikTok algorithm be in your favor.