In Viral Video Effects, participants will leverage the latest film-making tools and techniques to create engaging short-form video narratives, integrating both practical and virtual effects. Through experiments with various in-camera techniques like stop motion, forced perspective, and high-speed photography, participants will reveal hidden worlds, stretch space and time, and blend movie magic with reality. This studio will challenge participants to stretch their imaginations and see the world through a new lens. By the end of the studio, participants will bring it all together, refining their footage using beginner-friendly editing and compositing software to produce a viral, cinematic masterpiece. This immersive studio empowers young filmmakers to unleash their creativity, blending practical hands-on skills with imaginative storytelling in a way that’s ready for the big screen–or just your phone!