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How to create an Emotional TikTok video

Follow the steps below to create an AI video showing human emotions.

Written by Vita

Emotional TikTok videos are designed to feel real. A smile, a look of surprise, a moment of confusion, these small human reactions can make people stop scrolling and pay attention.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the Zeely app and go to AI videos by tapping the play icon at the bottom of the screen. Select Emotional TikTok.

  2. Choose a reference video. Browse the available emotions by swiping left and right through the templates.

  3. To preview a reference, tap the Sound off icon in the upper right corner. This lets you watch the avatar and listen to the original audio.

  4. When you find a reference you like, tap on it. By default, Zeely will suggest an AI avatar. To change it, tap the pencil icon in the lower right corner.

  5. Choose a different avatar and filter options by:

    • Gender

    • Age

    • Ethnicity

  6. Add a headline. This is the text that appears in the video. Tap the headline area and choose the asset your avatar will represent. Zeely uses the product information to generate headline ideas that match your offer and help catch a viewer's eye.

  7. Select the headline position by tapping the position icon. You can place it at the top, center, or bottom of the video. You can also turn the headline off using its toggle if you prefer a cleaner look.

    Note: You may still see the reference template while editing your headline. That's expected. Your chosen avatar will appear in the generated video.

  8. Zeely will create headline text automatically. You can:

    • Edit the text by tapping on it

    • Generate a new version by tapping the green stars icon

    When you're happy with the headline, tap Save.

  9. Review the audio taken from the reference video. You can preview the audio, but it can't be edited at this time. If you don't want to use it, switch it off using the toggle.

    A quick tip: if you turn the original audio off, you can always add your own sound later when sharing the video on social media.

    Tap Create video.

  10. Wait while Zeely generates your video. Most videos are ready in about 6 minutes. Once finished, you'll find your video in Projects → Video tab.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via in-app chat or email us at [email protected]. We're always here to help.

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