The best practices for editing stream highlights are to capture the most exciting moments, keep clips short, use a vertical 9:16 format, add captions, and enhance them with music or effects. Following these steps makes your highlights more engaging and ready to share on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. Many streamers use Eklipse to simplify this process, since it automatically finds key moments, adds edits, and prepares clips for instant publishing.

1. Focus on the Most Exciting Moments #

Not every part of your stream needs to be clipped. Choose moments that trigger emotions — clutch plays, funny fails, epic wins, or surprising reactions. These are the clips that resonate most with audiences.

Example:

• A last-second win in Valorant
• A hilarious fall in Fall Guys
• A rare loot drop in Diablo 4

Instead of manually scrubbing, Eklipse automatically detects these hype-worthy moments.

2. Keep Clips Short and Snappy #

Attention spans on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts are short. Aim for clips between 15–60 seconds. Trim unnecessary downtime to keep the pacing tight and maximize viewer retention.

Pro tip: If the moment is longer (like a boss fight), split it into multiple highlights instead of one long video. Use Eklipse to create clips in bite-sized format, so they’re instantly optimized for short-form platforms.

3. Use Vertical 9:16 Format #

Platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels prioritize vertical content. Converting your horizontal gameplay into a 9:16 vertical format ensures your content fills the screen and looks professional.

Best practice:

• Center key gameplay areas (minimap, HUD, action)
• Use safe zones so overlays don’t block important visuals
• Use Eklipse to automatically convert horizontal streams into vertical 9:16, framing the action perfectly.

4. Add Captions for Accessibility and Engagement #

Captions grab attention and make your clips watchable even without sound. They also emphasize hype moments like “DOUBLE KILL!” or “UNBELIEVABLE!”

Tools like Eklipse can auto-generate captions and even style them with custom fonts or colors to match your brand.

5. Enhance with Music, Memes, and Effects #

Adding background music, sound effects, or meme overlays makes your highlights more entertaining and shareable. Just make sure to use royalty-free tracks or in-app libraries to avoid copyright issues.

Example ideas:

• Funny meme sounds for fails
• Hype music for clutch plays
• Slow-motion effect for dramatic kills

6. Brand Your Content #

Adding a subtle logo, watermark, or consistent style helps build recognition. Stream highlights travel fast — branding ensures viewers know it’s your content.

Pro tip: Keep watermarks small and avoid covering important gameplay.

7. Automate the Workflow with AI Tools #

Manually scrubbing through hours of VODs takes time. AI tools like Eklipse automate the process by detecting highlights, converting them to vertical format, and applying edits. This saves hours and lets you publish faster.

Why streamers choose Eklipse: #

• AI detects clutch plays automatically
• One-click conversion to TikTok/Reels format
• Captions, music, and meme templates included
• Publish directly to social platforms

Start creating professional highlights 10X faster with Eklipse and share them instantly on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.