Dinosaur-themed pranks are always a great way to get high visibility and traffic! Imagine that when urban people who are used to steel and concrete suddenly see a “lifelike dinosaur” in a corner, they will be dominated by fear for a moment, and then make some ironic reactions.

At this time, the actors who play dinosaur roles combine the opportunity and then act instantaneously, then the people who are dominated by fear will either scare and cry, or they will run to leave this horrible places. When these hilarious scenes are recorded by hidden cameras, a wonderful dinosaur prank succeeds.

Here we talk about how to create a fantastic dinosaur prank. Some works as dinosaur props to be prepared, where should be hidden, how to shoot, how to edit and other aspects to be discovered, to open up ideas for potential producers.

What kind of props should be prepared first

Based on the record of getting high exposure and traffic, we mainly recommend 2 kinds of dinosaur props (realistic dinosaur costume and inflatable dinosaur costume).

1. Realistic dinosaur costume

It allows the wearer to instantly transform into a realistic dinosaur. The dinosaur costume with lifelike appearance and skin color, which is made by much time & energy from sculptors, painters, fundamental fabricators and electricians.

When actor or actress wears the suit, can does movements as eyes blinking, mouth roaring, running, walking, tail swaying… People are hard to believe that see living prehistoric creature.

 

Without doubt, dinosaur pranks that are made by above prop are best fantastic. The dinosaur props can be shopped here.

2. Inflatable dinosaur costume

This is a relatively cheap and funny dinosaur costume. The wearer looks comical and funny in it. People look at it like they’re looking at a dinosaur Chaplin.

This dinosaur is unlikely to be scary, but it can play a comedic prank. Especially for children, its funny appearance can also frighten children, but it will make children laugh in an instant, making children to unforget this amused moment.

If you want to save money, this is a good choice.

 

Use two props to make prank video

You’ll need one or more cameras

To make a great video, professional Gopro, DJI or phone is necessary. Base on your need, choose the equipment you can afford.

GoPro HERO8 Black / 370USD

GoPro HERO8 Black does not require pith enhanced anti-shake 2.0, automatically eliminates turbulence and shake, and stable motion shooting; 4 digital lenses: super wide Angle, wide lens, linear lens, narrow lens, group photo, close-up detail control is excellent; Preset function, various scenes recommended shooting parameters, can be quickly found and used; 12MP smart photo + enhanced HDR function, clear photo details; 4K HD video with excellent resolution and frame rate.

Osmo Action 3 / 316USD

4K/120fps & Ultra wide Angle
HorizonSteady The horizon becomes stable
Low temperature resistance & long battery life
Quick design & Second cut vertical shot
Bare machine 16 meters waterproof
Front and rear dual touch color screen
4K HDR video
10-Bit color depth

Phones as APPLE, XIAOMI, HUAWEI, VIVO, SAMSUNG, ONE PLUS… 200USD-500USD!

Above these equipments are easy to be hidden.

How to film or shoot

Let’s give you examples to demonstrate funny pranks.

Hamish & Andy | Jurassic CarPark

 

This video is from “Hamish & Andy | Jurassic CarPark“. At the beginning of the video, the two hosts joked that they were going to start playing “dinosaur themed pranks” in the parking lot. They will quietly hide in the car to film, and then hide the super realistic dinosaur costume (already worn by the performer) in the corner of the parking lot, waiting for someone to come out and scare them.

The two hosts connected the costume wearer in the car, told him that someone had arrived in the parking lot, and a super funny “Jurassic dinosaur slaughter” began! Many people were shocked by the sudden “dinosaur”, and one woman was so shocked that she cried. The last two presenters had to come out and apologize and explain! It’s a good thing the people who got scared were gentlemen.

JURASSIC PRANK (REMI GAILLARD)

 

The video went viral on YouTube roughly 6 years ago. In it is a man running in the jungle, halfway down the road, suddenly burst out of a life-like “raptor”. The man did not want to turn around and run away, very funny.

At the end of the run, the man had no way out, had to climb on the river bridge, and jumped into the river! Seeing him running for his life in the water is even more hilarious! In fact, all of the above clips are carefully designed, did not expect the popularity of the video website is unusually high!

Please see above the prank design and manufacture reference, and build new stroy for youself. Then, all social networks love original creation.

How to edit film or video

First if all, you need one APP of editing video, such as CapCut that is free APP.

If you want to make more special effects or film texture, surely use more professional film editing equipments.

1. Videos are best kept under 15 minutes, which is the time for people to focus on new things.

2. The preparation of the prank in the early stage should be concise and clear, so that the viewer will know at a glance that another prank is going to happen.

3. Frightened scenes need to be recorded with emphasis, especially the facial expressions of frightened strangers. Leaving 5-10 of these scary scenes will get good audience feedback.

4. Finally, the creator of the prank can come out and meet the frightened persons, and say that this is just a prank, which is warm and interesting.

At last, if you have opportunity to film stars in your dinosaur prank, that is got super boost on scoial networks.

See prank video – Chris Pratt Met Raptor: