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The demo of the video where the effect is seemingly easy to create. In order to create this effect from scratch, you need a tripod to record your footage on auto with the scenes being performed by the character in the orderly manner.
The requirements of the video recoding include the mirror and the room. The recording is being done by the character that will perform various movements while recording and then perform various scenes as per the desire.
Once the recording is done, make sure the instructions are being followed in order to avoid any editing difficulties. Name the recordings as the base video and the second half video and then go to the Filmora and import the videos to the software.
How to Make Viral Home Alone Effect Video
What you need to prepare:
- A computer (Windows or macOS)
- Your video materials.
- Filmora video editor
Record the Video
Go to the scene where you need to record the video effect. Use the room with the mirror and then record yourself with the space between the character and the mirror. Use tripod and make sure the lighting does not disturb for different scenes. Perform various reactions for the video to be realistic.

Launch Filmora and Add Both Videos
To make this effect in a simplest way, you need an editor like Filmora that has everything summed up. Download the software from the links below and launch the software right away. You can then go ahead with the Video Editor button that will open up the UI of Filmora editor directly.

Add the Videos to Timeline
Now go ahead to the Import window and hit the plus icon to add your recorded video to the Software. After the successful import, drag the files to the timeline In a way that the first video to the base track and the other above it. Match the duration as well by adjusting the videos on the go.

Add Mask
Double click on the video and go to the Mask window to add the Single line preset mask on the video to make the first video fade out from the second. Scroll down and add blur strength to this mask as well. After that, create same mask for the second half of the video as well.

Add Fun Elements
Now head towards the Elements menu and then go to the Bubble section to find your favorite element and download and drag it over the video within the timeline. You can then double click to open up the settings for this element and then customize it according to the video.

Place Titles on the Bubbles
In the next step, you need to add some text to make your video scenes look like thinking. For that, go to the Titles menu and then add the title that fits the video well. You can add animation to the titles as well. Use the presets from the Titles menu and then drag them to the title element within the timeline, this will add animation to your text.

Add Other Speech Bubble
Now, for the second half video, add another bubble of your favorite choice. Go to the Elements menu and then add the Bubble list from there. Similar to the previous bubble, you can add a new bubble shape to this half of the video and then customize it accordingly.

Add Stickers
To make your video more interesting, go to the Stock media and add Giphy stickers from the window as shown here. You can preview a variety of stickers from the list. Make sure to add them on the video and match the duration as well so it will appear at the instance where the title ends according to the video scene.

Add Animation Keyframes
Now to freeze the frame, go to the Speed and then select Freeze frame from there, this way, you can add the keyframes to the scene and make it go transparent or fade as according to the animation setting you select. Make sure to add the animation keyframe to the frame that you have frozen previously.

Adjust and Preview the Video
Lastly, make the necessary adjustments to the video and then hit the Export button to share it across the platforms to go viral.

In summary, you can get the viral home alone video effect in a few moments. All you have to do is record the scenes as per the requirement and then kickstart the editing using the Filmora. Download the software from here and make it happen right from sitting on your couch.
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