How many items should a blind ranking video have?
Five is a strong choice for a quick Short. Ten works when you want more reveals and a longer challenge.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
How To Make A Blind Ranking Video
A good blind ranking video does not need a complicated edit. The core is simple: prepare the contenders, hide the order, reveal them one at a time and force each choice to be made before the next card appears.
RankFlip lets you upload your own contenders, hide them behind mystery cards, reveal them one at a time, lock each choice into a ranking position and record the complete vertical ranking video in your browser.
1. Pick one clear ranking question
Use a question viewers can understand instantly, such as “Rank these Premier League strikers” or “Blind rank these fast-food chains”. A narrow topic makes each reveal easier to judge and encourages viewers to compare your choices with their own.
2. Prepare five or ten contenders
Choose recognisable images that are visually different enough to identify quickly on a phone. Five cards create a faster Short; ten cards create more decisions and a longer challenge.
3. Shuffle before the first reveal
The creator should not know the order. That uncertainty is the point of the format. Start recording, shuffle the deck, then reveal the first card.
4. Lock each card into a rank
Choose an unused position and commit. Continue until every card has been placed. Avoid changing previous choices because the no-take-backs rule creates the suspense.
5. Finish with the completed ranking
Leave the final board visible long enough for viewers to read it. A simple question such as “What would you change?” can encourage comments without needing extra editing.
How To Make A Blind Ranking Video FAQ
Should the creator know the order?
No. The surprise order is what creates the blind-ranking challenge.
Can I record my face while ranking?
Yes. RankFlip includes an optional camera and microphone reaction dock.
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Create your own blind ranking video
Open KIPZO RankFlip, upload five or ten images, customise the board, shuffle the deck and record the ranking as you make each decision.