

Stage it: Don’t leave it to chance! When you can, control the shot.

Try to lock your body by leaning on something, or even by putting the camera on a table to keep it as still as possible. I like to turn on the grid in my photo settings-these lines help me see if I’m holding still or wobbling slightly (I always use the grid to help create a level horizon or position subjects, anyway).
Cinemagraph pro 3.0 for mac#

Find the shot: To create a beautiful cinemagraph, find a shot where most of the image will be still, and only a piece is in motion-perhaps a tree blowing in the wind, or raindrops on a puddle.Here are a few tips to ensure you nail the combination of still photo and limited motion: The difference is in the framing-too much movement, and you’ll just get a live loop. Creating a live loop is easy, but creating a cinemagraph requires a bit more planning.
