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Creating an Effect

The Effect Creation Process​

The effect creation process can take on many different forms, but we encourage you to use the following workflow as a starting point.

  1. Get familiar with Effect House! Learn how to navigate the Effect House interface, familiarize yourself with basic concepts, and play around with premade effect templates to get comfortable with how effects work.
  2. Get inspired. Start brainstorming ideas about what would make a good effect. Watch cool TikToks. Stay up to date with the latest pop culture events, and keep seasons and holidays in mind.
  3. Start creating! Templates are easily customizable and a great way to get started. Or, you can build and import your own assets from scratch. Get creative! If you ever feel stuck, try consulting our Learning Resources or posting a question in our community forum. Our Discord channel is also a great place to ask questions and stay connected!
  4. Review our guidelines. Effect House is focused on fostering a safe, authentic, and inclusive environment for our global community to create and engage with effects. In addition to our Community Guidelines, effects must follow our Effect Guidelines. You are also encouraged to take into consideration best practices for technical optimization.
  5. Test and submit. Test out your effect directly in TikTok. Once you're happy with your effect, click on the Submit button in the titlebar, and then fill out the submission form. The review process typically takes 1-3 business days.
  6. Share your effect! Let the world know that you've created an effect. Make a video promoting your effect and share it on TikTok. Tell your friends, family, and followers to use it!

How to Use the Learning Resources​

Our team has prepared a number of guides and tutorials to help you on your creation journey.

  • Getting Started: An introduction to Effect House, how to navigate it, and what AR is all about.
  • Technical Guides: Learn about all of the different features in Effect House and how to use them.
  • Visual Scripting: A collection of guides explaining how to use visual scripting to create interactive effects.
  • Material Editor: A collection of guides explaining how to create custom materials.
  • Publishing: Ready to submit your effect? Learn about the types of effects you can publish and the submission process.
  • General: Your one-stop shop for reviewing best practices, guidelines, and frequently asked questions.
  • Tutorials: A list of instructional videos, tutorials for built-in Effect House Templates, and live demos.

Join Our Community​

In addition to these learning resources, you can also join the Effect House Discord channel to connect with other creators and get more information. We announce product updates, contests, events, and even host live demos and office hours. It’s where our creators from around the world come together to brainstorm ideas and showcase the latest projects they’re working on. Make sure to verify your identity once you join!

Have any questions or feedback? Head over to the ✋ │ ask-a-question channel in the Effect House Discord server. We welcome any and all feedback to help us improve Effect House.

Want more? Check out our Youtube channel and follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date with Effect House!

We look forward to seeing what you create!