When you want to create a cinemagraph, you’ll need some supplies and a bit of creativity. Here are some tips on how to create cinemagraphs:
- Choose the right still photo for your purpose. Cinemagraphs are often used as illustrations or as part of a storyboard. You don’t need to be creative with the composition of your photos, but make sure that they’re at least interesting and have movement in them.
- Use motion blur to add depth and interest to your photos. When you blur the edges of your photos, it will make them look like they’re moving, which will give your cinemagraphs an extra layer of interest and excitement.
- Experiment with different shutter speeds and angles to see what works best for you. You can also use filters or other effects to give your photos an extra touch of personality and interest.
At Photojojo! they have a detailed tutorial outlining how to create a cinemagraph that covers the planning and execution of your image.
If you’ve never heard of the process before it’s pretty neat. You take a series of photographs and then, using image editing tools, mask off only the parts of the photo you want to move (like the eyes in the photos sample seen here). Then you blend the photos together and create an animated GIF where in only the small portion of the image actually moves. This is quite different than the jerky animated GIFs that result when people try to turn full motion video into an animation.
Hit up the link below to see how you can create your own cinemagraphs.
How to Make Cinemagraphs — Still Photos that Move Like Movies!
