This wikiHow teaches you how to record videos of up to 10 seconds in length using Snapchat.
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Part 1 of 3: Recording Videos
Step 1. Open Snapchat
You will be taken to the camera page after that.
Step 2. Select the object you want to record
The recorded video is only a maximum duration of 10 seconds so choose an object that can be captured in a short time.
Step 3. Select the camera mode
Touch the two arrow buttons in the upper right corner of the screen to switch from the front camera to the rear camera (or vice versa).
- The front camera is more suitable for selfie videos because you can see yourself while recording the video.
- Touch and hold any part of the screen to activate Snapchat's “Lenses” feature. This feature uses facial recognition technology to add dog ear-like effects to human faces or heads. Swipe the screen to the left past the shutter button and follow the on-screen prompts to see the “Lenses” effect.
Step 4. Press and hold the shutter button
It's a large circle button at the bottom center of the screen.
While holding down the button, the white outer circle will turn red and indicate the length of the video. Meanwhile, a plain red circle will be displayed in the center of the shutter button to indicate that recording is in progress
Step 5. Release the button
After that, the recording will stop.
The video will stop automatically after 10 seconds when the outer circle of the button is completely red
Part 2 of 3: Adding Effects to Videos
Step 1. Add filters
Swipe the video preview window to the left to see the available effect options, including fast forward, slow motion, different color displays, and filters for your current location name.
Filter options need to be enabled first from the “ Manage Preferences ” in the application settings menu or “ Settings " Swipe down on the camera window and touch “⚙️” to access the settings menu.
Step 2. Create a sticker
Touch the scissor icon at the top of the screen, then use your finger to outline a specific object on the video (eg a person's face). Now, you have successfully created a sticker that can be moved anywhere or saved and used in other videos.
Step 3. Add stickers
Tap the square icon with the folded edge at the top of the screen. Swipe the list of available stickers and Bitmojis to the left to find the option you want.
Touch the selection and use your finger to change its position on the screen
Step 4. Add a caption
Touch the icon “ T ” at the top of the screen. Type in a description and touch Done ”.
Use your finger to change the position of the caption on the screen
Step 5. Draw the video
Touch the crayon icon at the top of the screen, select a color from the spectrum displayed, and write or draw on the screen using your finger.
Touch the back arrow icon next to the crayon to erase the mistake made
Part 3 of 3: Saving or Sending Videos
Step 1. Save the video
Tap the down arrow icon in the lower left corner of the screen to save the Snapchat video to the “Memories” gallery.
- Touch the icon “ Mute ” in the lower left corner of the screen to save or send the video without sound.
- Access the “Memories” section by sliding the camera window upwards. Saved videos can be downloaded to the device or shared via other applications by touching the video and selecting the “ Share ” in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Add videos to “Story”
Tap the square icon with the "+" symbol in the lower-left corner of the screen, then tap “ Add ” to add the video to “Story”.
- The “Story” segment is a collection of posts that you picked up and uploaded within the last 24 hours. Your friends can view the content multiple times.
- Posts older than 24 hours will automatically be removed from the “Story” segment.
Step 3. Send the video to a friend
Touch the button “ Send To ” in the lower right corner of the screen. Check the box next to one or more friends you want to send a video to, and touch “ Send ” in the lower right corner of the screen.
- You can also add videos to the “Story” segment by checking the box next to the “ My Story " before touching the button " Send ”.
- To allow your friends to view and respond to posts as a group chat, instead of one-on-one chats, you can create a group by tapping the “ Group ” in the top right corner after selecting two or more friends.
