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Last Updated: 2024. 01. 09

The popularity of fancam videos continues to skyrocket in 2024. A small short clip of a superstar performing can make starchasers get excited, not to mention a fancam video. The most viewed famcam video on YouTube reached 138m views in 2023.

To create a fancam video requires a great level of creativity and a good tool to pull it off, and we have done a great job in putting together some simple steps to help you do this. Now, check everything you need to know about fancam videos and how to make a fancam video that goes viral on all platforms.

What're a Fancam Video & Fancam Edit

Fancam video is a small video clip of a celebrity filmed by fans to show their strong love and support to the idol. Fancam is extremely popular on Twitter among K-pop fans, but it can be played in virtually all video streaming social media platforms of choice: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Anywhere you feel you can reach a wide audience.

The fancam video and fancam edit are two similar concepts. The fancam video are composed of small clips focusing on one group or one celebrity at a time. Fancam edit is a compilation of several clips from other creators with more effects like animated texts, sound effects, stickers, transitions, or PIP.

Here is a collection of the most watched fancam videos from YouTube.

Fancam video example

How to Create a Fancam Video for All Platforms

Because the kind of tool you use plays an important role in the outcome of your fancam videos, it is important we introduce you to FlexClip: the most innovative Fancam video maker there is. This online tool comes with numerous resources, including celebrity photos, an easy-to-use feature, powerful editing tools, e.g. filters, animations to augment your video, etc. Below, we have created simple steps you can follow to achieve an appealing fancam video.

Create a Fancam Video View Templates

Step 1. Upload Your Fancam Video/Photo Clips

Go to the Media section, click on the Local Files button to upload fancam video clips or photos to FlexClip. You can also use media resources from cloud services or phones.

Upload Fancam Video Clips to FlexClip

Upload Fancam Video Clips to FlexClip

Click on the Add as Scene button to apply your photos or videos to the timeline.

Apply Fancam Video to Timeline

Apply Fancam Video to Timeline

Also, feel free to use resources from the stock library where you can find millions of video clips, photos, and music. Go to Video, Photo, or Audio section to search for media resources you need.

Use Free Media Library Resources

Use Free Media Library Resources

Step 2. Adjust Aspect Ratio of the Fancam Clips

Different platforms have different requirements on video aspect ratio. If you want to create a fancam video for Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, switch to 9:16. If you want to share the fancam video to YouTube, Facebook, then stick to 16:9. If you are creating a Fancam video for Twitter, then the recommended aspect ratio is 1:1.

It is easy to change video aspect ratio with FlexClip. Click the button next to the FlexClip icon, choose the desired aspect ratio. Drag your video so that changing aspect ratio doesn't crop out something important.

Change Fancam Video Aspect Ratio

Change Fancam Video Aspect Ratio

Step 3. Cut Out Unnecessary Parts

Click on Trim, and then drag the slider to remove unnessary part of your fancam video clips. If you want to cut the middle of a video, split the video first and then trim.

Trim Your Fancam Video Clip

Trim Your Fancam Video Clip

Step 4. Add Text to Your Fancam Video

Add text to your fancam video to introduce your idol or give more detailed information about the performance. Go to Text, choose a title style you like, customize the text font, color, size, and animation.

Trim Your Fancam Video Clip

Trim Your Fancam Video Clip

Step 5. Mute The Original Sound & Add New Music

This is optional, but we'd recommend you do so for more appealing content. Most fancam clips have lots of background noise, which could be hard to get rid of. Click on the Volumn icon and toggle the Mute button. Drag a piece of new music to the timeline.

By the way, remember using FlexClip's music library that contains millions of background music. They are all royalty-free!

Mute Original Fancam Clips & Apply New Background Music

Mute Original Fancam Clips & Apply New Background Music

Step 6. Make Visual Adjustments

Adding transitions make all clips go smoothly. Adding filters will highlight the atmosphere and give the video clip a more natural look. There are more visual adjustments you can make, for example, adding animations, changing exposure, greyscale.

Make Visual Adjustments on Fancam Video

Make Visual Adjustments on Fancam Video

To be creative, make a fancam video collage of several girds to have more fun! Click the Add as Layer icon to place videos and photos to an empty background one by one.

Create Fancam Video Collage

Create Fancam Video Collage

Step 7. Export & Share

FlexClip makes it easier than ever to share your fancam videos. You have the options to download the fancam video directly to computer desktop, one-click save to cloud services, or share your fancam video via a short link.

Share Fancam Video

Share Fancam Video

Still don't know how to get started? Here are some fancam edit video templates free to customize! Make a fancam video faster than any other fans!

New Trends Y2k Idol Albums
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Live Stream Music Concert
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Live Stream Music Concert
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Dance Challenge
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Dance Challenge
Use This Template

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the aspect ratio of a fancam?

Most fancam video are in 9:16, however, there is no fixed aspect ratio for fancam. You can see lots of 1:1 fancam videos on Twitter, and 16:9 fancam videos on YouTube.

How long should a fancam video be?

The golden fancam video length is between 20 seconds to 2 minutes. However, a fancam video can be longer or shorter. The real limitation is from the video hosting sites, not the video type.

How do people get videos for fan edits?

There are lots of ways to get videos for fan edits. You can take videos from concert or events, get some clips from trailers, promotional ads, movies or TV series, or use FlexClip's royalty-free media library.

The Bottom Line

Social media has given us an avenue to play around with videos and reach out to our favorite celebrities. We urge you to explore more of the innovative possibilities a fancam video has to offer, so go ahead, create more face changing videos, fan edit videos, random skits, etc. And don't forget to use FlexClip: the world's best fancam video maker.

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