As you may well have seen yesterday, I had my first go at creating a Cinemagraph, which is basically a well stylised animated gif that adds a whole new element to photography. If you missed it, here’s the one I did.
Well today, I went out with my HD video camera with the aim to make a few more, some starring people – a.k.a myself – and some with just surroundings. So this morning I head out and took the videos and I’ve just finished editing my first ‘series’ of videos. Being as I’m only just getting into it, I’m sure they’ll get better, and I’m really looking forward to doing some with some proper models, but considering they’re my first set, I’m really happy with the results. Have a look and let me know what you think.
UPDATE: I’ve created a step-by-step video on how to make your own cinemagraph – How to Make a Cinemagraph
Nicely done!
Posted by Diego | July 7, 2011, 2:04 pmLove them! Especially the 1st one – too good.
Posted by Humza Mehbub | July 7, 2011, 4:13 pmThese are terrific! I can see a real potential market in them…good stuff,
Posted by Dad | July 7, 2011, 8:45 pmHow do you do this. I would love to try.
Very cool
Posted by Mike | July 9, 2011, 3:02 pmHave a look here http://www.tested.com/news/how-to-make-your-own-cinemagraphs-a-new-take-on-gifs/2253/
Posted by Andy Valentine | July 9, 2011, 3:34 pmCan you explain how to do it ?
Posted by Avdhoot | July 27, 2011, 7:50 amOf course. There are a few step-by-step “how to’s” out there, but I don’t think they’re particularly great to follow; so I’ll be making a instructional video this morning and putting it up by lunchtime-ish. I’ll keep you posted.
Posted by Andy Valentine | July 27, 2011, 8:12 amAs promised, here is the “how to” video.
http://andyvalentine.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/how-to-make-a-cinemagraph/
Enjoy
Posted by Andy Valentine | July 27, 2011, 3:44 pmhaha I really love these gifs
Posted by fails | August 2, 2011, 3:05 pmThese look wonderful. Here is my first try out. Will be glad to know what you think: http://bit.ly/rhHt4V
Posted by Manoj | August 6, 2011, 2:55 pmThe ear-ring one is really good. I would say that the finger wave has a couple of issues.
You probably notice that an area of the background, as well as the finger itself ‘jumps’ at the end of the animation. This is why your masks are important as the background trees that flicker should be hidden under the mask so not to move at all. Then, instead of having the finger move right and then left before looping, simply use the frames for it moving from one side to the other, and then copy and reverse those frames for the movement in the opposite direction. Doing that will ensure that you animation is much smoother and avoids those niggily jumps
Posted by Andy Valentine | August 6, 2011, 5:18 pmI love the escalator one and the cat-fight one!
Posted by Kezzie-Beth | September 26, 2011, 8:27 amAMAZING PICTURES!
I would like to learn how to do my own
Posted by linn johansson | November 19, 2011, 10:50 pmI have that covered – http://andyvalentine.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/how-to-make-a-cinemagraph/
Posted by Andy Valentine | November 20, 2011, 9:04 amKittens! Cuteness explosion! You are amazing…
Posted by Mollie Morrissette | November 24, 2011, 4:49 am