This wikiHow teaches you how to use visual effects in a Facebook Messenger video chat and also how to add visual effects to videos you want to share.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Video Conversation
Step 1. Open Facebook Messenger
The app icon is a blue balloon containing a white lightning bolt. Usually you can find it on the home screen or in the application folder.
Step 2. Select a contact
If you can't find the person you want to chat with via video chat, you can use the search field at the top of the screen to search for them.
Step 3. Tap the video camera icon
This icon is white and is in front of a blue background. Tapping on it will start a video conversation. When the other person has answered the video conversation request, you can start using video effects.
Step 4. Tap the thumbs up icon to use Reaction
Just like using Reactions in Facebook posts and comments, you can vote and use them in video conversations too. Select an available emoji (Super, Haha, Wow, Sad, or Angry) to bring up an emoji that moves around your head.
Step 5. Tap on the paint drop icon to apply color and glow filters
Scroll through the available options to add filters in real time. The other person will be able to see the selected filter.
Step 6. Tap the star icon to select a mask and sticker
Just like choosing a filter, scroll through the available options to put on a funny mask or add a moving effect to the background.
Method 2 of 2: Recording Video
Step 1. Open Facebook Messenger
The app icon is a blue balloon containing a white lightning bolt. Usually you can find it on the home screen or in the application folder.
Step 2. Tap Add to my story (Add to My Day)
It's at the top of the screen. Tapping on it will open the phone's camera.
If you want to flip the camera, tap the camera icon made of arrows at the top of the screen
Step 3. Tap and hold the shutter button (shutter or the button used to take pictures) to record a video
Video will stop recording when you stop holding down the button or when the entire contour of the button is red. When the video is finished recording, a preview will appear on the screen.
Step 4. Tap the smiley face icon (smiley)
Tapping on it will open a menu of stickers and masks.
- Move the menu down to see stickers or visual effects by category. You'll see different categories, such as " I'm doing," " Who's up for," " I'm feeling," and "Everyday fun."
- You can also search for stickers by name or theme by typing keywords in the search field.
Step 5. Tap the sticker or visual effect to apply it to the video
You can only add one visual effect to a video at a time.
Step 6. Tap the Aa icon to add captions to the video
It's at the top of the screen. You can choose the font color and type whatever text you want to make the video look more interesting. After typing the text, tap the button Finished (Done) in the form of a tick.
Step 7. Tap the squiggly line to draw
It's at the top of the screen. This option allows you to freely draw or color in the video. Select a color on the right side of the screen, create an image, and tap the check button.
Step 8. Tap the right-facing arrow
It's at the bottom of the screen. Tapping on it will open the sharing screen.
Step 9. Choose Your Story (My Day)
Select this option if you want to share the video to your Stories. If not, you can skip this step.
Step 10. Select the video recipient
If you want to send a video to someone directly, tap the circle button next to their name.
Step 11. Tap the arrow-shaped Send button
It's at the bottom right of the screen. Tapping on it will send the edited video to your friends or Stories.
