What is Twitter Vine and How to Use It

What can you possibly show to the world in six seconds? This is the idea behind the new video app, Vine. Currently, Vine is among the top free applications available in the App Store. This new service allows its users to create six-second clips as well as share them on social networks, such as Twitter, Facebook or on the Vine itself. When a clip is selected, the video will continue to play over and over again, similar to how a GIF operates.

The videos may only be six seconds in length, but users can start and stop recording as many times as they need. This is helpful for users that want to create a video with different scenes. Below are specific instructions on how to create and share your own Vines:

1. First, you need to download the free App. It is important to note that the app is only available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad at the moment. If you do not find it in your Top Free Apps for some reason, you can search for it. Be sure to input “Twitter Vine” into the search bar as you may get different results if the search term only contains the word “Vine”.

2. Once the app has downloaded successfully, open the app. Vine will request standard permissions, such as pushing notifications and accessing your location. After agreeing to these permissions, you can then register your Twitter account or email address.

3. If you want to register your Twitter account with Vine, the app will create a profile for you by using the information you provided to Twitter. Before completing the sign-up, you will have the options of changing your name and adding a phone number to the account.

4. Once you complete the sign-up, you will be brought to a landing page that resembles Instagram, but with Vine clips rather than Instagram pictures. Until you begin following other people, the app will feature Editor’s Choice Vines.

5. Vine has the ability to search your address book on your device for both Twitter and Facebook in order to find friends to follow on the app. You may also search by name or invite friends via text or email.

How to Use Twitter Vine

1. Now you are ready to create your first Vine. From the app, click the camera icon (located on the top-right of the homepage).

2. Start recording a Vine by holding your finger on the screen. A green status bar should appear to let you know how much time is remaining to record your Vine. Remove your finger from the screen to stop recording.

3. Once the Vine is complete, the app will provide you with a preview. You can either continue or edit the clip until you are satisfied. When you continue, you will then be able to add a caption and share the clip through your Twitter and/or Facebook. You can also choose to just save the clip and not save it.