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I'm not going to tell you anything new if I tell you that TikTok is full of resources to record all kinds of videos. But beware, you may not know them all yet. That's why I propose a new effect that can radically change the content you post on TikTok. Or, at least, help you illustrate details, create funny situations or simply help you in your feat of recording short videos. It consists of using a video as a background to record other videos Something very similar to what already happens with still images but, in this case, in motion.
It consists of using a special effect that allows you to choose a previously recorded video or that you have in your mobile gallery. This way the content plays constantly in the background of your image. Meanwhile your profile is cropped so you can star in the video on that moving background. Something like a chroma but with all the facilities and without having to edit anything All the dirty work is done by TikTok and this filter.
This is the TikTok smile effect that is causing a sensation
Step by Step
Just start recording a new video on the button + This activates the mobile camera and shows you all the tools available. At the bottom left is the Effects menu. Click on it to display all the filters and features and look for the Top tab.And it is that this effect is being one of the new and most used for all that it can offer.
Look for the icon of a video with the play symbol and an up arrow on a green background It is in the first rows and you will be able to find it easily. Select it to display an entire tab in a carousel format just above the effects. This tab will list the latest videos that you have saved or have available on your mobile, so you can move through their thumbnails to know which one to choose with a single glance.
When you select one you will go to a new screen to choose the length of this animated background You will only have to choose the moment in which it starts and in which the video ends and confirm the action. With this, the video will begin to play in the background during that marked time.The format is loop or cyclic, so once it reaches the end it will start playing again constantly. While you will have time to record everything you have to record.
With the video in the background TikTok takes care of recognizing your figure or silhouette. This will cut out the background so that only you and the video in the background can see you. As in other similar effects, you will get better results if you are well lit and separated from the background. That is, if there is a good contrast between your silhouette and the background, either in color or luminosity Use a light source on your face for best results .
And that's it, start recording a take, a whole video or whatever you need. Of course you will have the rest of TikTok's recording functions at hand From the hands-free option to the timer, recording speeds and other effects.Also, after recording and confirming the video, you will be able to use the usual editing tools. Wow, this effect does not limit the possibilities of TikTok at all.
With the background video effect you can create educational videos to explain some detail or information in video, with animated effects. In addition, it also serves to create all kinds of sketches. Imagine that you can simulate driving if you have a video of a road. Or the subway. The possibilities are nearly endless All you need to worry about is that your camera captures you well enough to stand out from the background.
