Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I’m about to spill the tea on my recent wrestling-themed project – WWE Raw Uncle Howdy style!
So, it all started with me binge-watching some old WWE clips. You know, for “research”. And I stumbled upon this Uncle Howdy character, super creepy and intriguing. Immediately, I thought, “I gotta try to recreate this vibe somehow!”
First things first, I needed inspiration. I started digging around on the internet, looking at images, watching videos, anything that could help me nail the look and feel. Think dimly lit rooms, flickering lights, and a general sense of unease.
Next up, was the technical stuff. I decided to use some basic video editing software I already had lying around. Nothing fancy, just the stuff that comes with the operating system. My plan was simple: record some footage of myself doing some slightly unsettling things, then mess with the colors and add some creepy audio.
Recording was hilarious. I set up my phone on a tripod in my basement (the creepiest room in my house, naturally) and just started improvising. I tried some slow, deliberate movements, some weird stares into the camera, and even a little bit of mumbled dialogue. I felt pretty silly doing it, but hey, gotta commit to the bit!
The real magic happened in the editing. I started by desaturating the colors to give everything a washed-out, ghostly look. Then, I messed with the brightness and contrast to create some deep shadows. Flickering lights were easy. I just duplicated the clip a few times and adjusted the brightness of each copy, then layered them on top of each other.
For the audio, I used a combination of royalty-free sound effects and some recordings I made myself. Think distorted whispers, creaking doors, and maybe a little bit of low, droning music. The key was to keep it subtle, not too over-the-top. You want to create a sense of unease, not a jump scare.
It took a couple of tries to get everything just right. There were definitely some moments where I wanted to throw my phone out the window, but I pushed through. And you know what? I’m actually pretty happy with the result. It’s not perfect, but it definitely captures that weird, unsettling vibe of Uncle Howdy.
Key takeaways:
- Don’t be afraid to experiment.
- Keep it subtle. Less is more when it comes to creepiness.
- Have fun with it! If you’re not enjoying the process, it’ll show in the final product.
So yeah, that’s my WWE Raw Uncle Howdy project. It was a fun little creative exercise, and it definitely scratched my itch for something a little bit spooky. Who knows, maybe I’ll try another wrestling-themed project soon!
Things I learned
- Video editing is harder than it looks.
- My basement is legitimately creepy.
- I need to buy a better microphone.
Anyways, that’s my story. Go try it out, maybe you can do better than me!
