How to Film an April Fool's Day Prank

April Fool's Day gives pranksters a chance to let their imaginations really go wild. Sure, you could take the easy road and pull a classic prank like taping down someone's computer mouse, but the best pranks are those that haven't been done before. And what better way to prove you pulled off the ultimate April Fool's Day prank than to film it!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Camera

1. Develop your prank in advance. This will make it easier to film it when you execute it. Planning in advance also makes it possible to see how many accomplices you need, as well as whether you'll need to set up the prank a day in advance (for pranks involving moving furniture, for example).
2. Visit a website devoted to April Fool's Day, like TheFoolsDay.com (see Resources below). You'll find terrific resources about specific pranks you could try as well as testimonials from those who've pulled off some amazing practical jokes.
3. Rehearse the prank in advance, using the cameras you'll have on hand to film. This way you can find the best angles from which to film the prank as it unfolds.
4. Film an introduction to the prank so as people watch it later they know what's going on. It's often enough to just say who the target is and what the plan is.
5. Execute the prank and keep the cameras rolling. If possible, have a camera follow each accomplice as he does his part.
6. Ensure that you capture the reaction of the target once the prank is completed.
7. Post the prank online at a video-sharing website like YouTube.com (see Resources below). With YouTube you can share your prank with everyone.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to get the best lighting possible when you film your April Fool's Day prank. Bad lighting can make even digital film appear blurry or grainy. If good lighting isn't possible, keep the camera's aperture open so it captures as much ambient light as possible.
• If you film a prank and want to post it online, then it's generally a good idea to do it only with the target's consent. Some people will object to being embarrassed publicly on a forum as far-reaching as the Internet. Check with them first and make sure they understand it's all in good fun and without any intention of causing undue stress.