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Do you want to create a reaction video for YouTube? From music and sports videos to epic fails and gameplays, express your reactions to absolutely any video.
Just record your reaction using the online webcam recorder, add your webcam video on top of the video you’re reacting to, add special effects like text and transitions, then share directly to YouTube. You can even change the layout using the split screen editing technique to place your videos side by side.
Read on to explore how to make reaction videos on YouTube with no downloads needed in Clipchamp.
What is a YouTube reaction video?
A reaction video is a style of video content where creators record themselves reacting to another video like funny animals, before and after shots, video podcasts, and more.
When creating a reaction video, there’s two beginner-friendly editing styles you can use that are suitable for YouTube. Edit a reaction video with the split screen technique placing two videos side-by-side on the screen or using a picture-in-picture video overlay.
YouTube reaction video specifications
We recommend following these YouTube video specifications when creating your reaction video.
Video length: 3-5 minutes with verified creators up to 15 minutes.
Video file size: 128GB
Video format: MP4 is recommended
Video dimensions: 1080 x 1920
Video aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen
If you’re creating reaction videos for YouTube Shorts, we recommend following these specifications.
Video length: 60 seconds
Video format: MP4 is recommended
Video dimensions: 1920 x 1080
Video aspect ratio: 9:16 portrait
How to make a YouTube reaction video
Step 1. Upload your video
To start creating your YouTube reaction video, import the video you would like to react to. Click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar. Browse your computer files, or connect your OneDrive.
If you’re reacting to a YouTube video, make sure you’re not breaching any copyright rules.
Drag and drop the video you’re reacting to onto the timeline or click on the add to timeline button.
Step 2. Create a webcam video
Click on the record & create tab on the toolbar, then click on the camera button.
A popup window will appear to start recording. Click on the allow button to allow access to your camera and microphone. To start recording, click on the red record button. Record up to 30 minutes of video, then click on the same red button to stop the recording.
Now you can now retake your recording or save and edit. Select one of the options. Once you have clicked the save and edit button, your video will automatically be added to the editing timeline and into the your media tab.
Step 3. Create a picture-in-picture effect
Make sure your webcam recording is above your video you’re reacting to on the timeline. Select the webcam video clip in the timeline so it’s highlighted green. Use the freehand tool to edit the size of your webcam video. Drag the corners in to make your video smaller.
You can also use the picture-in-picture button in the floating toolbar. Click on the three dots then click on the picture-in-picture button. Select your video position clicking either top right, top left, bottom right, or bottom left.