Ever wanted to create
your very own Snapchat filter for a party or wedding, but didn't know where to
start? Instead of paying someone on Fiverr or Easy to do it for you, Snapchat's
new tool has filter templates you can create in minutes.
To get started, visit geofilters.snapchat.com on your computer.
Log in to your Snapchat account, and then click Design under the Create Online
icon.
Snapchat currently has filters for three different categories:
Weddings, Birthdays and Celebrations.
Step 1: Select a category, and then find a filter that fits
your personal tastes. Use the tools on the right side of the page to add your
own text (outside of what the template already has in place), upload a photo of
your own and change the overall color scheme.
Step 2: choose the date and time you want the filter to be
active for, as well as the geofence. Remember, the filter is based on time and
location.
Snapchat requires a minimum 20,000 square foot area
geofence, and will let you know if you need to expand your selected area to
meet its criteria. The price of the filter depends on the size of the area and
the length of time you want the filter to stay active.
Tip: Choose a geofence larger than the actual venue. Since
GPS reception can be wonky -- especially at remote wedding locations -- a wider
range helps make sure your guests don't miss the filter.
Step 3: Wait. Snapchat will review your filter. Mine is
currently in review -- I'll update this post when it's approved.
When the time comes, the $5 filter I created will remain
active for seven hours in 27,000 square-foot area. Not bad.
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