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@nyxcosmetics who’s being a butter gloss for halloween? 🙋‍♀️ @probably_prisma and i are! - #nyxcosmetics #nyxprofessionalmakeup #diy #halloween #makeuptutorial #NYXCosmeticsxPartyAnimals

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Video #45988 · Vlog

Creative DIY costume build processfrom @nyxcosmetics

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Overview

The creator constructs a life-sized, wearable costume of a NYX Butter Gloss lip gloss tube. They start by building a base structure for the cap and tube using foam board, glue, and paint, then craft the applicator wand from a pipe and modeling material, before assembling, painting, and adding the brand's logo to complete the costume, finally revealing the finished product in action.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Begin with confusing assembly
  2. 2Reveal form through color
  3. 3Add confirming details
  4. 4Demonstrate clever function

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
ProcessTutorial / How To
Elements
Montage EditingJump Cut

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Visual hook

The video opens with a rapid sequence of unusual actions: a person holding a hairpiece on a clip above their head, followed by them squeezing a large amount of white foam into their hand with a wide-eyed expression, creating immediate curiosity about what they are making.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The Absurdist Premise: A rapid sequence of bizarre and seemingly unrelated actions using strange materials, creating an immediate 'What is happening?' question that hooks the viewer.

Payoff

The Functional Reveal: A final shot where the creator not only displays the finished object but also demonstrates its core function in a surprising and clever way, providing a satisfying and memorable conclusion.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Curiosity Build

To create a highly engaging process video by showing the construction of a recognizable object from unconventional materials, withholding its identity for as long as possible to build suspense, and culminating in a satisfying functional reveal.

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    The Chaotic Buildup

    A fast-paced montage showing the assembly of the object's core structure using unconventional tools and materials, maintaining the mystery of the final product.

  2. 2

    The Identity Clue

    The application of a distinct and recognizable feature (like a specific color or pattern) that provides the first major hint to the viewer about what is being created.

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    The Full Assembly

    The process of combining all the constructed components into the final, complete form of the object, resolving the structural mystery.

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    The Brand Confirmation

    The meticulous application of specific, identifying details (logos, text, small features) that confirms the object's precise identity.

Themes

  • creativity
  • craftsmanship
  • halloween costume

Techniques

  • montage
  • prop making

Trends

  • diy costume

Post caption

who’s being a butter gloss for halloween? 🙋‍♀️ @probably_prisma and i are! - #nyxcosmetics #nyxprofessionalmakeup #diy #halloween #makeuptutorial #NYXCosmeticsxPartyAnimals

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