Makeup and beauty brands are just perfect for this! Cinemagraphs have been used in Facebook ads, boosted posts and more!<\/p>\n

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But making cinemagraphs is not as difficult as it may seem. Because the popularity of cinemagraphs has risen, mobile apps such as Cinemagram emerged. These apps allows\u00a0you to easily create amateur\u00a0cinemagraphs using the device\u2019s built-in camera.<\/p>\n

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Unlike GIFs,\u00a0cinemagraphs are more like photos rather than videos, but in order to make a cinemagraph you need begin with an actual video footage.<\/p>\n

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A cinemagraph is made from a loop using a specific portion of the image, so the scene must feature both stationary and animated objects.<\/p>\n

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Subtle effects result in the best cinemagraphs\u00a0as they create more impactful images.<\/p>\n

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What’s important is to make sure the video you want to turn into a cinemagraph was recorded with a steady hand, preferably using a tripod. This will make it easier for you to turn it into a cinemagraph.<\/p>\n

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If you want to create a cinemagraph yourself, you\u2019ll need a: Tripod, Video camera, Photoshop, Quicktime Player.<\/p>\n

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Keep in mind that the goal is to keep most of the photograph\/video still, while one or more subjects subtly move.<\/p>\n

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We hope these tips will help you create the best cinemagraphs on the web! Learn how to make them, step by step, in the three comprehensive cinemagraph tutorials below.<\/p>\n

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BONUS! Cinemagraph Tutorials<\/h2>\n

This is a very useful tutorial that shows how to create your own animated GIF cinemagraph by playing with Photoshop\u2019s animation tools. Even if you are a beginner, you will love this tutorial! This is structured more as a cinemagraph guide, as it also gives some insight on what a cinemagraph is, how it was created originally, and some tips for shooting the best videos to be used in cinemagraphs.<\/p>\n

This tutorial goes through a few steps on\u00a0how to make your own cinemagraph\u00a0using Cliplets. It will teach you everything about how cliplets work, how to choose a still background frame, how to select the animated timeline, how to outline the animated area, and finally how to export the cinemagraph. Try it and have fun!<\/p>\n

This awesome tutorial is ideal for those using Photoshop with basic skills. All you will need is a tripod, a video camera, a Quicktime player and, of course, Photoshop. It will guide you through all the steps of creating a good cinemagraph, from shooting the video and trimming it to opening it in Photoshop, choosing the animated section and the still moment, creating the masks, making layers from frames and viceversa, and finally, saving the cinemagraph for web!\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"