Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this “tt movie closer to the edge” thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. I’m gonna break down what I did, how I did it, and what I learned along the way. Fair warning: I’m no expert, just a dude who likes tinkering.
First off, the idea was simple: I wanted to get a movie, “closer to the edge,” onto TikTok. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. TikTok has all sorts of rules about video length, copyright, and whatnot. So, I figured I’d need to chop it up.
I started by grabbing the movie file. Let’s just say I “acquired” it through totally legal means… ahem. Then, I needed some software to cut it up. I usually use this free video editor called “DaVinci Resolve.” It’s a bit overkill for simple stuff, but I’m used to it. Plus, it’s free!
Next up, the real grind: chopping the movie into bite-sized pieces. TikTok, at the time, was only allowing videos up to 3 minutes. I sat down and started watching the movie, making notes on where to make cuts that wouldn’t totally ruin the story. This was the most time-consuming part, easily a few hours of watching and pausing and marking timestamps. I tried to find scenes that had natural breaks or cliffhangers. You know, something to keep people hooked.
After marking all the cuts, I went back into DaVinci Resolve. I loaded up the movie file and started cutting. I created a new timeline for each segment, making sure each one was under 3 minutes. I paid close attention to audio transitions, trying to make them as smooth as possible. No one wants a jarring jump in the sound!
Once I had all the segments, I exported them as individual files. I used a pretty standard MP4 format with a resolution that looked decent on a phone screen – nothing too fancy. Kept the file sizes reasonable, too, so they wouldn’t take forever to upload.
Here’s where things got a little tricky. TikTok’s algorithm is a fickle beast. I started uploading the segments, one by one, in order. I made sure to use relevant hashtags – you know, #movieclips, #closertotheedge, #drama, that sort of thing. I also tried to engage with comments and answer questions to boost the videos’ visibility.
Some segments did okay, got a few views and likes. Others totally flopped. I think the key is finding that balance between interesting content and trending topics. It’s a gamble, really.
One thing I learned is that TikTok really doesn’t like copyright infringement. I had one segment taken down almost immediately. So, gotta be careful with that. Maybe try adding some commentary or editing the clips in a unique way to avoid the copyright bots.
All in all, it was a fun project. I wouldn’t say it was a massive success – I didn’t go viral or anything. But I learned a lot about video editing, TikTok’s algorithm, and the challenges of sharing content online. Plus, I got to re-watch “closer to the edge,” which is always a good time.
If you’re thinking about trying something similar, go for it! Just be prepared to put in the time and effort. And don’t be afraid to experiment and see what works. Good luck!
