3 Creative ideas to spice up your Instagram this Halloween
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Much has definitely changed since the pandemic, but our love for Halloween is as strong as ever. Here's how you can deliver the spook to your co-workers and friends by using Instagram.
Halloween 2020 will be one to remember.
Due to the pandemic, many tried-and-true Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treating, crowded parties, and indoor haunted houses, are considered a risk for spreading the coronavirus.
And with COVID-19 continuously on the rise, many are wondering what's safe to do during Halloween.
Though some have resorted to continue with traditional trick-or-treating, others are on the hunt for safe Halloween alternatives.
If you're looking for a Halloween activity with the lowest risk possible, you've got to opt for something virtual.
Luckily, you can by utilizing things on your phone like Instagram or Snapchat so that you can still bring the horror in Halloween--It may be a little less treat, but the tricks are still there.
Here are some ideas to spice up your social media profiles for that spooky Halloween feel with a few ideas from Creative Director Karen Cheng:
1. Do 'The Matrix'
If you're a fan of early '90s movies, you've probably watched The Matrix and dreamed of looking cool like Neo (played by Keanu Reeves).
In the first movie, audiences saw Neo flawlessly dodging the bullets shot at him, making the trick one of the most iconic scenes in the sci-fi trilogy.
You can recreate the same shot by attaching your action camera to a string and using bubbles to serve as your bullets.
When editing, reduce the speed to make it look cool and epic for your viewers to see.
2. Recreate Hitchcock's iconic horror zoom
Filmmaker Alfred Joseph Hitchcock is known as the “Master of Suspense” thanks to his “Hitcockian” shooting style.
He uses camera movements to mimic a person's gaze, thereby maximizing shots to produce a feeling of anxiety and fear.
The style is done by moving the camera away from the subject while zooming in, all while keeping the subject the same size.
To do this, attach your camera to a toy car and push it away from you.
Once you've captured your shot, you can digitally zoom it in using any editing software.
Et voila! A Hitchcockian style Instagram post perfect for Halloween.
3. Channel the Shining Twins
Thinking of doing the Shining Twins for Halloween but don't know how to edit your photos in Photoshop?
Well, you're in luck because all you need is to download Snapchat and use the custom sticker tool so you can “copy and paste” your twin after taking a photograph in a spooky corridor.
BONUS: Borrow Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak
Your boss planned on having a Zoom conference meeting on Halloween?
Well, here's a creative way you can spice up that Zoom call.
First, take a photo of your room with your webcam without you in it, and upload it on Zoom as a virtual background.
In the program, toggle on the “I have a green screen” button and then set it to your blanket's color.
Finally, wait for your co-workers to see you disappear right before their eyes!
Much has definitely changed, but our love for Halloween is as strong as ever.
Surprise your friends, families, or even followers by trying these one-of-a-kind tricks for the upcoming celebration.
Need more Halloween ideas? Try going to GMA Network's Lifestyle Page for recipes, costume ideas, and so much more!
