Mike Platco Mike Platco
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be so good at Snapchat that you become something of a celebrity?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be so good at Snapchat that you become something of a celebrity?
Snapchat star and doodler extraordinaire Mike Platco (who goes by mplatco on the platform) stopped by The Huffington Post office this week to teach us (and you!) some mind-blowing tips and tricks.
The below 16 hacks will transform how you use Snapchat, guaranteed.
1. Ever wonder how to doodle in those smaller, hard-to-reach areas? Enable the zoom feature on your device and magnify the image.
Here's how to enable the zoom feature:
On iOS:
Launch Settings.
Tap on General.
Tap on Accessibility.
Under the Vision section, tap on Zoom.
Turn Zoom on.
On Android:
Tap on General.
Tap on Accessibility.
Under the Vision section, tap on Zoom.
Turn Zoom on.
On Android:
Launch Settings.
Tap on Accessibility.
Tap on Vision.
Tap on Magnification Gestures.
Turn Zoom on.
This is also handy when you want to outline your text with a thin border.
Tap on Accessibility.
Tap on Vision.
Tap on Magnification Gestures.
Turn Zoom on.
This is also handy when you want to outline your text with a thin border.
Enable zoom to reach those smaller areas on your screen. Mike Platco
You can find out if your crush is following you on Snapchat. Yeah, we're serious. Snapchat
The only way to know if someone follows you without following him or her back is if they've recently added you. You will find your recent followers under the "Added Me" section.
You can find out if your crush is following you on Snapchat. Yeah, we're serious. Snapchat
The only way to know if someone follows you without following him or her back is if they've recently added you. You will find your recent followers under the "Added Me" section.
4. You can snap without ever touching your screen thanks to the AssistiveTouch feature on iOS.
Launch Settings.
Tap on General.
Tap on Accessibility.
Under the Interaction section, tap on AssistiveTouch and enable it. You'll see a small icon pop up on the right side of your screen.
Tap Create New Gesture.
Tap Save, and enter a name for the gesture.
Launch Snapchat. Before recording, tap the small icon on the right side of your screen and then tap Custom to select your gesture. A circle should appear on the screen.
Tap the record button to film without holding it down the entire time!
5. You can use multiple filters in a single snap. Apply the first filter on the snap, then hold the display while using another finger to choose an additional filter.
Tap on General.
Tap on Accessibility.
Under the Interaction section, tap on AssistiveTouch and enable it. You'll see a small icon pop up on the right side of your screen.
Tap Create New Gesture.
Tap Save, and enter a name for the gesture.
Launch Snapchat. Before recording, tap the small icon on the right side of your screen and then tap Custom to select your gesture. A circle should appear on the screen.
Tap the record button to film without holding it down the entire time!
5. You can use multiple filters in a single snap. Apply the first filter on the snap, then hold the display while using another finger to choose an additional filter.
This means you no longer have to settle for just the black and white filter, or just the time stamp lens, or just the geotag. You can use all three at once!
Black and white, timestamp AND location? So many filters at once! Mike Platco
6. Use sound effects to step up your game.
6. Use sound effects to step up your game.
"You can easily find them on iTunes, and Spotify has royalty-free albums full of sound effects," Platco told HuffPost. We recommend playing the sound on your phone while you snap from that same device. That helps the sound come out even clearer in your snap!
7. You can switch lenses mid-video recording.
No longer do you have to settle for just one single lens per snap! You can use multiple in a single recording! This is especially fun if you want to create a narrative playing multiple characters, or if you simply can't decide which one to use.
Spice up your videos by switching up lenses throughout.
All the colors of the rainbow are hiding in that tiny little palette, including black and white. Mike Platco / Tumblr
Android users already have the white, black and other crayons (even transparent!) built into their color palette.
All the colors of the rainbow are hiding in that tiny little palette, including black and white. Mike Platco / Tumblr
Android users already have the white, black and other crayons (even transparent!) built into their color palette.
Emojis as filters?! Is this real life?? Use emojis to drive your story forward in creative ways.
12. More serious artists can doodle with a stylus.
12. More serious artists can doodle with a stylus.
"I have a stylus that I love," Platco told us. "It's a very specific stylus with a mesh tip. A mesh tip has the perfect amount of resistance." The stylus he recommends is the ReTrak Retractable Stylus. Before purchasing a stylus, be sure that it's compatible with your device!
13. Your Snapchat account has a shareable profile link. You can tweet it out or even post it on Facebook so your friends can easily find you and add you!
Here's the format: www.snapchat.com/add/YOURUSERNAME
14. Your snap story expires after 24 hours, but don't fret. You can set an alarm before it expires if you want to save it (and see your final stats).
15. You can save your conversations by tapping and holding the message.
End the confusion of who said what last!
Hallelujah! You can save your one-on-one conversations and end the confusion for good! Huffington Post / Kyli Singh
16. Do not be afraid to create.
16. Do not be afraid to create.
"The best way to get better at Snapchat is just by telling stories, by creating," Platco explains. "If you want to draw, draw. If you want to retell 'Back to the Future,' do it. If you want to play with Lego dinosaurs, do it. Just create."
Source:huffpost
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