How to produce a Quick Tutorials (9:16 Shorts) video?

Learn how to shoot and edit high-quality 9:16 quick tutorial videos for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels. Includes equipment setup, hooks, lighting, audio tips, editing workflow, and Nero Video recommendations.

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Complete guide for vertical-format fast-paced instructional content

Equipment Setup (Tiered Options)

Component	Budget ($200)	Mid-Tier ($800)	Professional ($3,000+)
Main Camera	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 15 Pro + Beastgrip cage	Sony ZV-1 + Ulanzi vertical grip
Stabilization	In-camera stabilization	DJI OM 5 gimbal	Zhiyun Smooth 5S
Lighting	Natural window light	Neewer 2x LED panels	Aputure MC RGB (3x)
Audio	iPhone built-in mic	Rode VideoMic Me-C	Sennheiser MKE 200 + adapter
Tripod	Flexible octopus tripod	Joby GorillaPod 3K	Manfrotto PIXI with phone clamp
Teleprompter	Not needed	PromptSmart Pro app	Descript app + remote

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Vertical Frame Composition

2. First-Frame Hook Setup

Critical: First 3 seconds determine 80% of retention

Hook Types:
1. Result Reveal: Show final product working perfectly
   - Camera: Static shot, product center frame
   - Duration: 2 seconds before text appears

2. Problem Statement: Show broken/failed item
   - Text overlay: "This killed my [device]"

3. Question Hook: Face to camera
   - "Why does your [device]

3. Lighting for Vertical Video

4. Audio Capture

Recording Process

9:16 Shoot Technique

Rapid-Fire Delivery

Speech Pattern:
- Sentence length: <8 words
- Pause between sentences: 0.5 seconds (not 2 seconds)
- Energy level: 30% higher than normal conversation
- Intonation: Rise at end of steps (implies continuation)

Recording Technique:
- Record entire script in one take
- Don't stop for mistakes, just pause and restart sentence
- In edit: Delete mistake sections (jump cuts are expected)
- Result: 60-second script = 90-second recording with errors

Example Script Structure:
[0-3s] "This drill bit is trash." (hook)
[3-10s] "It breaks after 2 holes." (problem)
[10-45s] "Use THIS instead." (solution + steps)
[45-54s] "Look at that!" (result demonstration)
[54-60s]

UI Recording (Phone Screen)

Post-Production Workflow (CapCut Pro)

Template Creation

{
  "template_name": "Tech Tutorial Short",
  "duration": 54,
  "timeline": [
    {
      "segment": "Hook (0-3s)",
      "effect": "3D Zoom In",
      "text": "Glitch Pop effect",
      "font": "Montserrat Bold, 72pt",
      "color": "White with Black Outline"
    },
    {
      "segment": "Step 1 (3-12s)",
      "overlay_text": "Step 1",
      "duration_per_clip": "1.5s",
      "transition": "Spin Out 0.2s"
    },
    {
      "segment": "Process (12-48s)",
      "speed": "1.5x",
      "beat_sync": "enabled",
      "text_interval": "5s"
    },
    {
      "segment": "Result (48-54s)",
      "effect": "Glow + Zoom 110%",
      "text": "Works perfectly!"
    }
  ]
}

CapCut Automated Workflow:

Premiere Pro Vertical Sequence

Text Animation Preset

// Save as "Shorts_Text_Pop.prfpset"

Premiere Pro Essential Graphics:
1. Create text box
2. Font: Montserrat Bold, 72pt
3. Fill: White (#FFFFFF)
4. Stroke: Black (#000000), 3px
5. Drop Shadow: 
   - Opacity: 70%
   - Angle: 135°
   - Distance: 5px
   - Spread: 20%
   - Size: 3px

Animation:
- Position: Start -100px Y (off-screen bottom)
- 15 frames: Position 0 (ease out)
- Scale: 95% → 100% (bounce effect)
- Opacity: 0% → 100% (fade in)

Export as Motion Graphics Template:
- Select text layer → Graphics → Export As Motion Graphics Template
- Save to "Shorts" folder in Library

Beat Detection Auto-Cut (DaVinci Resolve)

Speed Ramping for Energy

Export Settings (YouTube Shorts)

Resolution: 1080x1920 (Full HD vertical)
Codec: H.264 (codec) or H.265 (smaller file)
Bitrate: 8 Mbps VBR (H.264) or 6 Mbps (H.265)
Frame Rate: 30fps (60fps if high motion)
Audio: AAC, 128 kbps, 48kHz
Color Space: Rec.709
Format: MP4

Thumbnail (YouTube auto-picks):
- Avoid first 2 seconds (may have hook text)
- Frame at 2-3 seconds often works best
- Ensure frame is clear, no text overlay
- Shows face or result clearly

File Size:
- 60 seconds @ 8Mbps = ~60MB
- Upload time

Quick Checklist

Phone set to 9:16 aspect ratio before recording
First 3 seconds show result or strong hook
Text appears within 0.5 seconds of hook start
Font size 72pt minimum, readable on phone
Sentence length <15 words, kept to 1-2 lines
Each clip 1.5-3 seconds (except result)
Total duration: 50-60 seconds
Background music added, -25dB level
Beat sync cuts, but not too rhythmic
Speed at 1.5x for process sections
End with subscribe call-to-action (last 5 seconds)
Thumbnail frame identified (2-3 second mark)
Export: 1080p, 8Mbps, under 2 minutes

Pro Tip: The YouTube Shorts algorithm heavily favors videos watched multiple times. Create a "loopable" ending that connects back to the beginning (e.g., final result shown in hook). This increases average view duration and triggers viral recommendations.

Use Nero Video to Edit and Polish Your Quick Tutorial Shorts

If you need a desktop-level editor to polish your 9:16 tutorial videos with more precision, Nero Video 2026 gives you the complete toolset for professional finishing on Windows.

Why Use Nero Video 2026 for Vertical Tutorials?

Full support for portrait / vertical videos (9:16)
Easily edit Shorts / Reels / TikTok footage on the multi-track timeline.
Multi-track video editing in HD, 4K and even 8K
Ideal for combining face cam + screen recording + overlays.
Motion Tracking
Highlight hands, tools, UI elements or objects that move in the frame.
Powerful pro effects
Green screen, picture-in-picture, transitions, and precise trimming.
AI-supported media management
Keep all your clips organized when producing many short videos.
Light & Dark Mode
Edit comfortably in any lighting environment.
Create, edit, export, burn, stream and playback
A complete workflow for creators who need reliability.