Short Video Production

This handles the complete workflow for creating 15-60 second vertical videos optimized for Xiaohongshu and similar mobile-first platforms. You get detailed guidance on structuring videos by type (tutorials, reviews, vlogs, quick tips), filming techniques for vertical 9:16 format, and editing for maximum completion rates. The core insight is solid: the first 3 seconds determine 80% of success, and Xiaohongshu's algorithm heavily weights completion rate, so every second needs to justify itself. Includes practical tables comparing video types, equipment tiers from smartphone-only to professional setups, and format specs. Most useful if you're actually producing content for Chinese social platforms where short-form vertical video dominates, less so if you're just occasionally posting clips.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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$ npx -y skills add vivy-yi/xiaohongshu-skills --skill short-video-production --agent claude-code

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Short Video Production (短视频制作)

Overview

Short video production is the art and science of creating engaging 15-60 second vertical videos optimized specifically for Xiaohongshu's mobile-first, algorithm-driven platform. This skill encompasses the complete workflow from concept through filming, editing, and optimization—combining compelling storytelling, visual appeal, rapid pacing, and concise delivery to capture viewer attention within milliseconds and retain it through completion. The core principle: on mobile platforms with endless content competing for attention, you don't have luxury of slow builds—every second must earn the viewer's continued watching.

Key insight: Xiaohongshu's algorithm heavily weights video completion rate and watch time as signals of content quality. Well-produced short videos (15-60 seconds, vertical format, strong hooks) achieve 5-10x higher completion rates than unedited horizontal footage. The first 3 seconds determine 80% of a video's success—invest disproportionately in hooks, and make every frame earn its place through rapid pacing and clear value delivery.