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Set the perfect tone for your Halloween party with a custom video invitation made in Clipchamp video editor. From scary movie marathons to pumpkin carving competitions, invite your friends, family, or colleagues to an event by creating a unique Halloween video invitation.
Easily combine ghostly Halloween background videos with skeleton stickers, glowing animated text, and creepy audio to create the perfect video invitation to share on social media.
Learn how to make online Halloween party invites from scratch or start with a video template for free with Clipchamp video editor.
Elements of a good video invite
Spooky background music
Set the tone of your Halloween video invitation by adding eerie music and sound effects to your video. Find up-beat Halloween jingles to spooky lo-fi music by searching through the huge range of royalty-free music tracks.
Scary scene transitions
Add to the mysterious vibe on your video invitation with the help of scene transitions. Place a transition like tv interference, digital glitch, ink, fire, fade through black, and glitch reveal between two video clips to create a scary Halloween vibe.
Compelling narration and voiceovers
Level up your Halloween party invite with a ghoulish voiceover narration in a range of voices and tones to suit your scary aesthetic. Share event details or a wicked story to make your invite one to remember.
Clear animated text with event information
Enhance your Halloween invite and add emphasis on party details with animated text. Add mysterious titles like the glitch text to your Halloween video invite to stay on theme and transform accessibility.
Halloween video invitation template ideas
1. Happy Halloween ghost
A short, bold opener with a glowing ghost animation and lightning effect. Perfect for quick invites you want to share on social media or in group chats. Just add in party details and save as a shareable clip.
2. Glowing neon
This template uses glowing neon text with floating ghost animations to grab attention. It’s ideal for formal or casual party invites, letting you highlight event details in a fun, eye-catching style.
3. Monster Halloween sale
Adapt this Frankenstein-style video template for Halloween fairs, fundraisers, or themed events. Add your party details for a retro, playful look.
How to create a Halloween video invitation
Step 1. Import videos or select stock footage
To import your own videos, click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar to browse your computer files, or connect your OneDrive.
You can also use royalty-free stock media ideal for background videos. Click on the content library tab on the toolbar and click on the visuals drop down arrow, then videos or backgrounds. Search through the different stock categories using the search bar as well. Select a Halloween-themed stock video that’s simple enough to keep text and overlays clear.
Next, drag and drop each Halloween video onto the timeline from the your media tab.
Step 2. Add animated text and titles
Click on the text tab on the toolbar, then browse the titles. Use an easy-to-read text style and font like plain text for party invitation details. You can also use the glitch, smoke, or typewriter text for a more Halloween theme. Drag and drop a title onto the timeline above the video. Using the text tab on the property panel and edit the text accordingly. For more help, check out the help article.
Step 3. Add royalty-free Halloween music
Click on the content library tab on the toolbar, then browse the royalty-free music options by clicking on the audio drop down arrow. Use the search bar to browse the library using keywords like 'Halloween', 'sad', 'lo-fi', and more. Click on the play button to preview the audio tracks, then drag and drop the song onto the timeline below your media. You can edit the volume of the audio using the audio tab on the property panel.
Step 4. Place spooky stickers and GIFs
Click on the content library tab on the toolbar, then click on the visuals drop down arrow to browse the categories like stickers, shapes, overlays, and GIPHY. Drag and drop a Halloween overlay onto the timeline above the video asset.
Step 5. Preview and save Halloween video invite
Before saving the new video invitation, make sure to preview by clicking on the play button. When it's ready to save, click on the export button and select a video resolution.
Take a look at this YouTube tutorial for more help.
Continue exploring Halloween video ideas in Clipchamp, and how to create a Halloween virtual background or elevate your Halloween videos with picture-in-picture effects.
Try Clipchamp video editor for free or download the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app to get started.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a Halloween video invitation for free?
Create a Halloween video invitation in Clipchamp video editor for free using stock footage, stickers, animated text, and music.
How far in advance should you send Halloween party invitations?
It’s best to send Halloween party invitations two to three weeks before the event. This gives guests enough time to plan costumes and RSVP.
Can I use a template instead of starting from scratch?
Clipchamp video editor has ready-to-use Halloween video invitation templates. Personalize them with event details, images, and music to save time while keeping a spooky theme.
