This article shows you the steps you need to follow to be able to record a video of up to 10 seconds in length using the Snapchat application. Read on to find out how.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Record a Video
Step 1. Launch the Snapchat app
You will see the view taken by the camera (main or front) of the device appear on the screen.
Step 2. Choose what the subject of your movie will be
Remember that videos created through the Snapchat app can be up to 10 seconds long, so choose a subject that is suitable for this type of content.
Step 3. Choose which camera to use
To switch from the view taken by the main camera of the device to that taken by the front camera, tap the button characterized by two arrows located in the upper right corner of the screen.
- The front camera turns out to be the best option, in case you want to record a video of yourself (or of yourself together with other people), as you will be able to see yourself directly on the screen of the device while recording the video.
- To activate the "Lenses" feature, tap anywhere on the screen. This is a facial recognition technology used by the application to allow the user to add a series of graphic filters (for example, replace their ears and nose with those of a dog). Scroll through the selection of currently available "Lenses" that appeared at the bottom of the screen to be able to preview the final result in real time.
Step 4. Press and hold the button to record the video
This is the circular button (the larger of the two) located at the bottom of the screen.
While you hold down the indicated button, the white outer border will begin to turn red, to give you an idea of the total duration, while a circle will appear in the center, also in red, to indicate that recording is in progress. of what appears on the screen
Step 5. Release the button
In this way the video capture is automatically stopped.
In any case, once the movie has reached the maximum duration of 10 seconds (ie when the outer edge of the circular button is completely red), the recording will stop automatically
Part 2 of 3: Adding Graphic Effects to a Video
Step 1. Add a filter
After you finish recording your movie, swipe the screen to the left. This will allow you to see the complete list of all available filters, including fast playback, slow motion, adding a color filter or the name of the city you are currently in.
In order to use Snapchat filters, you will need to activate them first. You can do this quickly and easily by accessing the "Additional Services" section of the "Settings" menu and selecting the "Filters" checkbox. To access the "Settings" menu, swipe your finger on the screen from top to bottom (while the camera view is displayed), then tap the gear icon in the upper right corner of the window
Step 2. Create a new "Sticker"
Tap the scissors icon located at the top of the screen, then use the index finger of the dominant hand to outline any section of the movie (such as a person's face). This way, you'll create a custom sticker that you can move anywhere on the screen or save for future use on other snaps.
Step 3. Add an existing sticker
Tap the "post-it" icon with the lower right corner raised located at the top of the screen. At this point, scroll through the categories of stickers, emojis and Bitmoji available.
Tap the one you want to use, then use your fingers to position it where you want it on the screen
Step 4. Add a description
Tap the icon in the shape of "T" located at the top of the screen. At this point, type the text you want using the virtual keyboard of the device, then press the button "End" after completing the message.
Again, use your index finger to position the text where you want it on the screen
Step 5. Draw on the screen
Touch the pencil or crayon icon in the upper right corner of the screen, choose the color to use using the cursor that appeared, then use the index to draw the one you want.
If you need to erase a mistake, press the "Cancel" icon, characterized by a curved arrow pointing to the left, which appears next to the crayon-shaped one
Part 3 of 3: Save or Send a Video
Step 1. Save the video you just recorded
To do this, tap the "Save" icon in the shape of a downward-facing arrow in the lower left corner of the screen. This way, the newly created snap will be saved in the "Memories" collection.
- Tap the button "Audio" located in the lower left corner of the screen to remove the audio track from the newly created video snap.
- To access your "Memories" gallery, swipe your finger from bottom to top while the camera view is displayed on the screen. Saved videos can be downloaded to your device or shared with other applications. To do this, tap the desired snap, then select the icon "Share" located in the lower left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Add the video to the "My Story" section
Tap the "Story" icon characterized by a square with a "+" in the upper right corner, located in the lower left part of the screen. At this point, press the button "Add" to include the selected snap in the "My Story" collection.
- "My Story" is a section where you can publish a collection of snaps that will remain visible to your friends (or anyone you want, based on your privacy settings) for 24 hours and with no viewing limits.
- After the 24 hours available, the snaps will be automatically deleted from the "My Story" section.
Step 3. Send the video to your friends
Push the button "Send to" located in the lower right corner of the screen. Select the check button for all contacts you want to send the video to, then tap the "Send" icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- You can also choose to send the snap under review and automatically add it to the "My Story" section by selecting the "My Story" radio button before tapping the "Submit" icon.
- If you want recipients of your video snap to be able to reply within a group rather than individually, tap the icon "Group" located in the upper right corner of the screen after selecting the people you want to send the snap to.
