8 Things To Know If You Are a Snapchat Virgin!
Snapchat has become a central part of our social media lives, with . Some of us cannot go a single meal without ensuring their Snapchatters know exactly what and where they are eating! For the Snapchat newbies, however, we have a list of 8 essential things you must know or do to make sure your time on the app is as enjoyable as possible.
1. First of all, get familiar with the new Snapchat filters. From the beloved flower crown face to the one eye filter; each filter gives you a new appearance or adds comedic value to your already cool look. Also, the newest update allows you to try the filter with a friend which can make for some cute coupled selfies! The most commonly used filter to date is the dog face filter (which is being supported by the fabulous Kim Kardashian-West and daughter North below).
2. Next, as an A grade Snapchatter you must learn how to utilise the wonderful GeoFilters. They help you show your Snapchat followers your whereabouts. There are even personalised geo filters for different times of the year so have fun using them.
3. You can also use your Snapchat as a thermometer and share how hot or cold your environment is. Tip: use this to strike envy into your fellow Snapchatters from the UK when abroad in a hot country.
4. As well and face changing filters there are also picture editing ones that allow you to change the colour hue of the image; the options available are glow, black and white, saturated and sepia.
5. In terms of video editing you now have the option to speed, slow down or reverse your snap. These add an entertaining value to your Snapchat and can create some really interesting visuals and even sounds. Be creative!
6. Other useful filters include the time and date filter which you can add to both images and videos. They can be used to inform your Snapchatters how late you stay up and consequently how early you wake up for work.
7. One of the newest updates on the app is the ability to add Bitmojis which are fun personalised characters of the Snapchat user that can be used as a replacement for memes or Emojis on the app and many others. When using Bitmojis on Snapchat you can add them to your story and use them in a chat with another Snapchatter. If they have also synced their Bitmoji app with Snapchat, it allows you both to send conjoined Bitmojis with one another in the chat. Download the Bitmoji app here https://www.bitmoji.com/
8. Finally, the latest update called Memories allows you to be able to store your pictures and videos directly on the app. Once stored you can then upload the Snapchat Memories directly onto your story. This option is great for those selfies that didn’t quite make the cut the first time around or didn’t get enough views!
You can record, capture, draw, type, alter and add Emojis to make your snaps as creative as you like but don’t forget to have fun. Happy snapping!