# Video creation

Click the <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2Fj48EShIQTP52yuF6srf4%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.29.03%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=080d2c87-3974-4540-a442-6b75ea08d3ae" alt="" data-size="line"> icon to get to the recording page.&#x20;

If the screen is black, make sure you've granted the app Camera and Microphone permission.

Hold down the record button <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FQafSjn375RtUOPIh0wav%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.31.34%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e4dd8367-71f4-4a11-ad02-e85b12e6e126" alt="" data-size="line"> to capture a shot or use our Tap-To-Record feature for hands off mode.&#x20;

To activate Tap-To-Record simply select <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FkU5LOhVi1wgye9HK2cJs%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.31.48%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=13f600d5-7b15-43dc-abea-2a1b1629b487" alt="" data-size="line">at the bottom of the screen to enter Tap-To-Record mode. Tap-To-Record will be highlighted and the record button will disappear indicating Tap-To-Record is activated.

After capturing your skill, click the <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2F0QYHeo9dmmLnIlgyHNOL%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.33.59%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=57597d70-b839-45c0-ba50-18fe22647cbc" alt="" data-size="line">icon to complete your recording or tap anywhere on the screen if in Tap-To-Record mode.

Once the user has successfully captured their challenge video, they can now edit it in a simple way to make it as attractive as possible.&#x20;

Use the thumbnail icon <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FbUEABNyxN5d1NzIofuIz%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.45.39%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f0597360-bb40-4af8-b2c1-74a065518474" alt="" data-size="line"> to select your videos thumbnail. Use <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FJySvf48TxtYcFyDGa8ob%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.45.34%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=655f17dc-cc88-4f74-ae70-c181569d6016" alt="" data-size="line"> to add filters and effects. Add stickers and other graphics with the <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2F1nKmyMQYHzCoMbMKTUBw%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.45.27%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3b09e1f8-b88f-445f-86a2-990f15a27536" alt="" data-size="line"> icon. Add music and sound effects using the <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FcYEB8LskpIejeaHTSW0P%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.45.21%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4c004188-af3a-4796-a7ba-db925f77ab21" alt="" data-size="line"> icon. To trim your video length use the <img src="https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FlhgThzGU3iCx6jwr88nV%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.45.11%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1195870f-2d03-429c-9450-67b5dab34b9a" alt="" data-size="line"> icon.

Several elements such as music, effects, filters, and stickers are available for free according to Account level, giving users the opportunity to let their creativity flow.&#x20;

Spend SKILL tokens on unique enhancements in our marketplace to further customize videos.

Add at least 1 tag to the video to categorize what it's about.

Select ![](https://1066262782-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZ8HVRMx8fPD63uXPEnkB%2Fuploads%2FRjWv8ycnttkXKE013gj2%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-09-21%20at%205.53.04%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=63f75d4a-b0b8-45eb-9816-8e2a62e7454d) to upload the video and make it available for challenges.
