Do you know how to create animated still images? These images are also known as cinemagraphs. One part of the image moves while the rest remains still. This creates images that make you think, move and inspire at the same time. One of the best known app for animating still images is the Pixaloop, and you can use this app on your PC as detailed in steps by itnewsafrica.com. Pixaloop is currently only available for iOS, but there are many similar apps you can use for Android.
Animate Photos
When animating photos, there are six steps to follow:
Path. Tap on Path to select the direction you want the motion to take. To add a path, tap where you want it to start and then drag your finger to create a line. Each path you create starts with the parameters you set and moves in the direction indicated by the arrow. You can create multiple paths so that the object moves in different directions. If you want to animate a waterfall, you must start at the top and then move the arrow downwards.
Anchors. Pixaloop uses anchors to animate photos. Click to add anchors. Without anchors, the movement can be too strong and look very strange.
Remove. To easily delete anchors and paths, tap Delete, then tap the path and anchors you want to delete.
Speed. You can adjust the speed by moving the slider to the left or right.
Freeze. To animate your photos, the surrounding areas must be frozen. The image will not work if it is not frozen in its entirety. Press the freeze button. Draw with your finger where you want to freeze the image. Sometimes the background is frozen and only part of it remains in motion. Get as close as you can. The orange overlay shows which parts are frozen.
Unfreeze. You can correct mistakes made when freezing an image by tapping the unfreeze icon.
Loop the Animation
There are three options for looping images: blend, boomerang and circle. Blending creates an 8-point figure. It doesn’t stop or start. Boomerang moves in and out. It starts in one position and then moves backwards. Circular moves in a circular motion. It stops at a point and starts over from the beginning. A mixture of both works well to create a waterfall. The bubble gum boomerang is a great tool for creating amazing effects by blowing bubbles.
Add Motion Sky to Animate Still Photos
To animate the sky in an image, tap the Sky option and select the sky that best fits the image. Tap the three dots in the center of the sky option. You can quickly adjust the brightness of the skyline. Use the slider to change the ambient lighting at the front of the image. I prefer low ambient light, because if it’s too high it blurs my images. Then press Detail to increase or decrease the detail. Finally, you can choose whether you want the moving sky to darken your image or reduce the opacity. It should be visible so you can see the sky, but also have moving clouds above it.
Use Camera Effects to Enhance the Photo
Camera effects are a way to add motion to an image and enhance it. Click on the option you prefer to apply the effect. This effect can be distracting if motion is already present in the image. Also, you can use glitter and bubbles to enhance your image. You can add dynamic effects to animated photos by adding an overlay. An overlay can be used to add glitter and falling snow to your image. Use the slider to adjust the speed or effect of the overlay.
Export the Image
To export image, just click on the upload arrow to export your image. You can export a video to your Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter accounts. You can also change the length of the video. With Pixaloop you can learn how to improve the quality of your recordings. This blog post explains how to use the best editing apps. With these tips, you’ll be able to make great recordings quickly.
