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# Video creation

Click the <img src="/files/gYIW7gWm4bU1nCnBgXq7" 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="/files/OP2KdlAN1AciZb8v3p3f" 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="/files/RlVizZRO1pXo6EH2DlVJ" 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="/files/bzOHqtTjDX1p7Cf77Da8" 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="/files/sAgPJyxRK0zVYhpkW8U7" alt="" data-size="line"> to select your videos thumbnail. Use <img src="/files/vTKkTJwimANPazwx7aza" alt="" data-size="line"> to add filters and effects. Add stickers and other graphics with the <img src="/files/OlAcWPfAwmY9UlbQDRRa" alt="" data-size="line"> icon. Add music and sound effects using the <img src="/files/xJGtlZ33ODDy4GGrqteD" alt="" data-size="line"> icon. To trim your video length use the <img src="/files/ztRksYCiXJDjbZzsXPbv" 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 ![](/files/ttVtSjDCW4ACnyQuvwtp) to upload the video and make it available for challenges.
