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Ten Tips To Take The Best Boomerangs Ever, From OutSnapped

Last Updated on 04/27/2018

Woman in magenta wig holding white ring light for photo booth selfie

Boomerangs are all the rage on Instagram. But what exactly is a Boomerang?

Quite simply, a Boomerang is a short looping video of varying speeds! Depending on how they are captured, they can go really fast, or really slow. Usually, the video you record to make one is about a second long. Sometimes people try to move for one whole second. Other times, they hold still except for moving very subtly.Give your selfies a burst of life with our 10 tips guide on how to take epic looping Boomerangs in the OutSnapped Photo Booth. Lights, Camera, OUTSNAPPED! 

1. Stand close enough that the Beautifying Ring Light gives you a gorgeous glow!

Woman in bright pink wig and magenta dress giving thumbs down gesture against black sequin backdrop
Woman with bright pink wig giving thumbs-up gesture against backdrop

2. Try moving really fast, and really slow. Plan ahead with OutSnapped to enable special features like slow motion.

Woman with pink wig and dress posing with arms crossed against backdrop
Woman with pink wig playfully touching her face against sparkly backdrop
Woman in bright pink wig and dress posing playfully with hands near face against a black sequin backdrop

3. Experiment with smooth, continuous motions from side to side, or spinning around, something which will create a back and forth cycle.

Woman in bright pink wig and sequined dress posing against black sequin backdrop for boomerang video
Woman in bright pink sequined dress and matching wig smiling at camera against glittering black backdrop, demonstrating vibrant color for boomerang videos.

4. Go for the wink or blow your special someone a kiss!

Woman in hot pink wig with matching nails against glittery backdrop

Strike a pose with confident styling in the OutSnapped photo booth. Bright colors and bold makeup create instant boomerang magic.

5. Use augmented reality/digital props to take advantage of fun movement effects.

Woman in pink wig and hot pink dress, natural expression against black sequin

This classic pose works beautifully in any boomerang video collection

6. If your booth has a green screen, choose an awesome ~moving background~ for an even more exciting effect.

Woman in pink dress on green screen background
Woman with pink wig posing with disco ball prop

7. Don’t be afraid to try whatever you want, because there are unlimited captures with OutSnapped Photo Experiences.

Woman in pink wig wearing decorative prop mask with yellow frames and leaf design
Woman with pink wig and open-mouth surprised expression, hand at waist
Woman with pink wig smiling broadly while pointing with animated gesture
Woman in pink wig with neutral expression against sequin backdrop
Woman with bright pink wavy wig and matching off-shoulder dress with sequin belt posing against black sparkly backdrop
Woman in vibrant pink wig and hot pink off-shoulder dress with sparkly waistband

8. Be sure to share each and every Boomerang on Instagram. It’s super easy! All you do is email the boomerang to yourself from the OutSnapped Photo Booth.

Woman in bright pink wig and tiara wearing a fuchsia sequined dress poses in front of a black sequined backdrop, smiling at camera.
iPhone mockup displaying boomerang video in social media feed

9. Cut & Paste the event’s #awesomehashtag to ensure everyone who looks at the photos from last night sees yours. There may even be a caption included too — everyone hates writing those, right?BONUS SOCIAL MEDIA PRO TIP: Interact with other event-goers using the same hashtag to boost engagement on your own boomie!

Instagram feed showing #awesomehashtag with six top posts of people in bright pink wigs and coordinated outfits posing with props and facial expressions

Instagram hashtag feeds like #awesomehashtag showcase the viral potential of themed, coordinated content—perfect inspiration for your next boomerang series.

10. Don’t forget to check out all of the Boomerangs (and GIFs, and photos too) from the event at the mini-site the next day!

Woman in magenta sequin dress and pink wig holding sheer veil with heart-shaped cutouts, demonstrating dynamic movement for boomerang video content

Capture movement and playful props like veils to create engaging boomerang videos at your event.

Thanks for checking out our tips for how to take the #bestboomerangever. Be sure to forward it to any friends you think need a refresher on how to get epic! Please share your boomerang tips in the comments below.And, as always, we’d love to see you IRL soon!  -xoxo, Team OutSnapped