Creating Cinemagraphs with Photoshop and After Effects - Part 1

Discover the art of creating cinemagraphs in this comprehensive livestream tutorial featuring artist and photographer Gabriela Iancu. Learn how to transform static images into captivating living moments using Photoshop and After Effects. Explore techniques for setting up photography, utilizing the Photoshop timeline, customizing framerates, and seamlessly editing video loops. Master the process of photo masking, adding lens flares, and incorporating textures to enhance your cinemagraphs. Gain insights into Gabriela's workflow, including scene setup time and portfolio examples. Perfect for photographers and digital artists looking to bring their images to life and tell compelling visual stories.

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Intro to Gabriela’s Work
Gabriela’s Work with NASA
Intro to Today’s Project
What is a Cinemagraph?
How to Set Up Photography for Cinemagraphs
Using the Timeline in Photoshop
Why You Don’t Use the Video for the Hero Image Instead of a Still Image
How to Customize the Timeline Framerate
Editing the Video Loop to Make it More Seamless
Editing the Photo Masking for Sparklers
How to Use a Video Still as Your Hero Image
Adding a Lens Flare
Starting a New Cinemagraph
Adding in Video Layer of Spinning Cookie
How Long it Takes Gabriela to Set Up a Scene
Editing the Cookie Spin Loop
Adding Curve Adjustments to Cookie Footage
Erasing the Cookie Wire
Adding in Winter Snow Texture to Window
Adding in a Lens Flare
How to Loop a Cinemagraph Forever
Going Through Gabriela’s Portfolio