Okay, so I’ve been seeing these “fatu twins” edits all over TikTok and Instagram, and I was like, “I gotta figure out how to do this.” It looked complicated, but honestly, it wasn’t as bad as I thought. Let me walk you through what I did.
First Steps: Getting the Right Stuff
First things first, you need the videos. I just used some random clips I had on my phone. Nothing special, just me messing around. The important thing, I figured out, is to have some movement. Don’t just stand there like a statue, do something!
Then, you’re gonna need CapCut. That’s the app everyone seems to be using for these edits. I downloaded it, and it’s pretty intuitive, even for a noob like me.
Diving into CapCut
I opened CapCut and started a new project. I imported my video clips – easy peasy. Then comes the kinda tricky part, but stay with me.
The Cloning Effect:
- I found the part of the video where I wanted the “twin” to appear.
- I used the “Split” tool to cut the clip right there.
- Then, I copied the first part of the clip (the one before the split).
- I used the “Overlay” function to put that copied clip on top of the second part of the original clip. See what I’m doing here? It’s like layering.
Making it Look Decent
Now, this is where I spent the most time. You gotta line up the overlay so it looks like you’re actually interacting with yourself. It’s all about adjusting the timing and position. I played around with the “Opacity” slider too, to make the “twin” a little see-through. Made it look cooler, I think.
I also used the “Mask” tool. This is important! You use the mask to basically erase parts of the overlay so it doesn’t just look like a square video on top of another video. I chose the “Split” mask and rotated it, so only half of my “twin” was visible. This helps with that whole “interacting with yourself” thing.
Adding Some Flair (Optional)
After I got the basic twin effect down, I messed around with some of the filters and effects in CapCut. I added a little bit of blur and some color adjustments, just to make it look a little less…basic. There’s a TON of stuff in there, so you can really go wild.
Final Touches and Export
I watched the whole thing through a few times, tweaking the timing here and there. Getting the “twin” to appear and disappear smoothly took some fiddling. Once I was happy with it, I just hit the “Export” button and saved it to my phone.
Honestly, the first time I tried it, it looked pretty rough. But after messing around with it for a while, I got the hang of it. It’s all about practice, really. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try different things! My “fatu twins” video isn’t perfect, but hey, I made it myself, and that’s pretty cool.
