In 2024, Crop Like a Pro A Step-by-Step Guide for Final Cut Pro X Users

In 2024, Crop Like a Pro A Step-by-Step Guide for Final Cut Pro X Users

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Crop Like a Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide for Final Cut Pro X Users

Final Cut Pro X: How to Crop an Image

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.


This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )


How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X

However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:

You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>

  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels

Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.

I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.

TRIMMING

Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”

how to crop an image with final cut pro

This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.

NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.

Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.

CROPPING

Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.

There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
  • Type Shift+C

how to crop an image with final cut pro

* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.

Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.

RESET

how to crop an image with final cut pro

To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”

SUMMARY

Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.

Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.

I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.


This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )


How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X

However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:

You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>

  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels

Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.

I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.

TRIMMING

Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”

how to crop an image with final cut pro

This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.

NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.

Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.

CROPPING

Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.

There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
  • Type Shift+C

how to crop an image with final cut pro

* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.

Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.

RESET

how to crop an image with final cut pro

To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”

SUMMARY

Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.

Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.

I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.


This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )


How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X

However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:

You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>

  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels

Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.

I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.

TRIMMING

Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”

how to crop an image with final cut pro

This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.

NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.

Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.

CROPPING

Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.

There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
  • Type Shift+C

how to crop an image with final cut pro

* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.

Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.

RESET

how to crop an image with final cut pro

To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”

SUMMARY

Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.

Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.

I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Cropping an image means to remove a portion of the image, either to hide something you don’t want the audience to see or emphasize different elements within the image. Just as Photoshop allows us to crop still images, Final Cut Pro X allows us to crop moving video clips, as you’ll learn in this article.


This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )


How to Crop an Image in Final Cut Pro X

However, before I show how this is done, I need to explain one really important fact about video: all video uses what’s called “fixed resolution.” Fixed resolution means that high-definition video is always displayed at one of two sizes:

You May Also Like: How to Crop GIF Images >>

  • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels

Unlike still images which can be thousands of pixels on a side, video clips are locked into one of these two sizes. This means that if you crop a video clip, to remove something you don’t like, the remaining pixels are often enlarged to fill the frame. Crop too much and your video clip will look blurry, blocky, and edges will look stair-stepped.

I’ll show you two ways to crop a video clip in this article, one that maintains a high image quality but reduces the size of the frame (called “trimming”) and the other that fills the frame with the image but reduces image quality (called “cropping”). You get to pick which one works the best for you.

TRIMMING

Trimming is the process of removing portions of a video clip without changing the size of the clip. This retains the highest amount of image quality.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

For instance, here an image - courtesy of Pond5 (<www.pond5.com>). Let’s say that we want to emphasize the barn and not the sky.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

The easiest way to do this is to click the icon in the lower left corner of the Viewer and choose “Crop.”

how to crop an image with final cut pro

This displays the cropping tools in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Click the Trim button to turn on Trim mode. (This article discusses Trim and Crop. I’ll cover the Ken Burns effect in a future article.)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Grab one of the blue dots and drag to hide portions of the frame. I generally grab a corner, but any blue dot will do.

NOTE: Press and hold the Option key while dragging to drag opposite edges or corners. Press and hold the Shift key to constrain the trim to the same aspect ratio as the frame.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Drag other corners or edges to further trim the image.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you have trimmed the image the way you want, click the “Done” button in the top right corner to exit trimming mode.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If no other clip is below the trimmed clip, the background will be black.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

But, it actually isn’t black, it’s transparent. If you put another clip below it, you’ll see the lower clip underneath the trimmed image.

Trimming allows us to hide portions of a video clip, without changing the image quality of the clip that remains. However, trimming always creates transparent sections within an image.

CROPPING

Cropping allows us to select just a portion of a video clip, without creating any transparent sections, BUT, it degrades image quality.

There are several ways we can choose to crop an image:

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Click the Crop icon, as we illustrated above

how to crop an image with final cut pro

  • Right-mouse click (or Control-click) inside the Viewer and choose
  • Type Shift+C

how to crop an image with final cut pro

* In the Inspector > Video tab > Crop (this option provides the most precision, but is the least intuitive to use)

how to crop an image with final cut pro

If you selected any option except the Inspector, click the Crop button in the Viewer.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Now, drag a blue button in one of the corners. Because cropping, unlike trimming, fills the frame with the portion of the image we select, we can only move corners and the image is always sized to match the aspect ratio of our sequence.

Final Cut displays numbers at the top of the Viewer indicating how much the image has been cropped.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Reposition the frame by grabbing inside the rectangle and dragging.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

When you are happy with the results, click the Done button in the top right corner.

how to crop an image with final cut pro

Notice that the selected portion of the image now fills the frame. Even though there is a clip below our cropped clip, we don’t see it.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the cropped image is softer (blurrier) than the original and edges are more likely to be stair-stepped.

RESET

how to crop an image with final cut pro

To reset a cropped image back to its default settings, open the Inspector and click the small curved arrow to the right of the word “Crop.”

SUMMARY

Trimming is used to hide portions of an image and superimpose it over another image.

Cropping is used to reframe an image, say from a medium shot to a close-up, but runs the risk of overly softening an image. The general rule is that cropping a little is OK, but don’t crop too much.

I use both these techniques frequently in my own editing.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Best Video to Live Photos Apps

Best Video to Live Photos Apps

author avatar

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Live Photo is a wonderful feature of the iPhone. You can capture a short series of frames to make your pictures look lively. Do you know you can also convert your video to Live Photos?

That’s right! You can turn video into Live Photo very easily using a few apps. Then you can use your converted Live Photos as wallpaper on your iPhones and iPads. Surely, that will make unlocking and browsing your phone more exciting!

Moreover, you can also show the Live Photos to your friends and enjoy quality time. Here are the top ways to turn your videos into Live Photos.

Part 1: Best Video to Live Photo Apps

You can use the following video to Live Photo apps to create wallpapers for iPhone-

1. intoLive

intoLive is a simple video to Live Photo wallpaper converter. It’s very user-friendly and comes with a rating of 4.6 stars. The app is a favorite to many users who rely on it to create beautiful Live Photos. The app supports iOS 12.0 or later versions for iPhones and iPads.

The best thing about intoLive is it’s completely free to use! Plus, it is also available in many languages, even Chinese and Italian.

Converting your videos into Live Photos is a cake with intoLive. Just follow the steps below-

video to live photo for iOS

  1. Download the app and launch it from your home screen.
  2. Now select the video you want to turn into a Live Photo.
  3. Use the red sliders to choose the part of the video you wish to convert into a Live Photo. Next, set the duration for the same. You can also edit your video if you want, using the features available.
  4. Now save your video as a Live Photo.

2. VideoToLive

VideoToLive is another free video to Live Photo iPhone converter. The app has a rating of 4.1 stars and is suitable for iOS 11.2 or more current versions. VideoToLive lets you create Live Photos without any the 5-second restriction. You can also share Live Photos with friends and family using the app.

Additionally, VideoToLive lets you make GIFs from videos and Live Photos. You can say it’s a versatile app to have on your iPhone.

Here is how to create your Live Photo-

video to live photo: VideoToLive

  1. The first thing to do is to download and launch VideoToLive.
  2. Now select the video you desire to configure to Live Photos.
  3. Select the part of the video for creating your Live Photo. You can choose frames from the videos on the upper part of the screen.
  4. ap on “Convert” on the upper right part of the interface. Your video is now turned into a Live Photo.

3. Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

This is another convenient video to Live Photos converter . Video to Live Photo Wallpapers is also a free app and has a 4.3-star rating. It can work with iOS versions 10.0 or later. So, you can also use old iPhones and iPads.

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers comes with paid features if you want to upgrade.

Follow the steps to turn your videos into Live Photos-

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

  1. Download and launch the app from your home screen of the iPhone. Now choose the video you want to convert.
  2. Select a part of your video to turn into a Live Photo. You can also choose the primary photo or frame that will feature at the beginning of your Live Photo. The app lets you create any sequence you want.
  3. Preview your Live Photo using the 3D Touch feature. Save your picture as a Live Photo.
  4. Next, we will check out some more ways to create Live Photos from videos.

Part 2: How to Convert Video to Live Photos with TikTok?

TikTok is a cool video-sharing platform with countless users. But do you know TikTok is also a handy video to Live Photo app?

You can use TikTok to convert any video into a Live Photo. Let’s see how you can do that-

  1. Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone. Choose the video you want to convert into a Live Photo.
  2. Now, tap on the share button, represented by a curved arrow. You will see several options appearing on your screen. Choose “Live Photo” from the 2nd line of options.
  3. You can find the Live Photo saved in your Photos app.

Part 3: How to Convert GIFs to Live Photos with GIPHY?

GIPHY is a popular platform for GIFs. You can find endless GIFs to share and enjoy on GIPHY. Now you can use the GIPHY app to turn your video into Live Photos.

The feature is really simple but provides a lot of benefits. Many people want to convert GIFs to Live Photos. GIPHY has made it possible for the first time.

Here are the steps you need to follow-

  1. Download and open the GIPHY app on your iPhone.
  2. Choose the GIF you want to transform into a Live Photo. Now, press the three white dots below the GIF on the right side.
  3. You will see three options on the screen. Tap on “Convert to Live Photo.”
  4. Select if you want your Live Photo to be full-screen or fit-to-screen. GIPHY will now convert and save your GIF as a Live Photo. You can also select it as wallpaper.

Part 4: How to Set Up A Live Photo as Your iPhone Wallpaper?

Congrats on creating your Live Photo. Let’s now set it as your wallpaper.

  1. Access the “Settings” menu on your iPhone. Scroll down to find “Wallpaper” and tap on it.
  2. Now, press on “Choose a New Wallpaper.” You will get all your photos as options, including Live Photos.
  3. Choose “Live Photos” on the screen. Then tap on the Live Photo you want to set as wallpaper.
  4. Press “Set” to get three options. You can tap to set the Live Photo as “Set Lock Screen,” ‘Set Home Screen,” and “Set Both.” Tap on your preferred option.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Live Photo is a wonderful feature of the iPhone. You can capture a short series of frames to make your pictures look lively. Do you know you can also convert your video to Live Photos?

That’s right! You can turn video into Live Photo very easily using a few apps. Then you can use your converted Live Photos as wallpaper on your iPhones and iPads. Surely, that will make unlocking and browsing your phone more exciting!

Moreover, you can also show the Live Photos to your friends and enjoy quality time. Here are the top ways to turn your videos into Live Photos.

Part 1: Best Video to Live Photo Apps

You can use the following video to Live Photo apps to create wallpapers for iPhone-

1. intoLive

intoLive is a simple video to Live Photo wallpaper converter. It’s very user-friendly and comes with a rating of 4.6 stars. The app is a favorite to many users who rely on it to create beautiful Live Photos. The app supports iOS 12.0 or later versions for iPhones and iPads.

The best thing about intoLive is it’s completely free to use! Plus, it is also available in many languages, even Chinese and Italian.

Converting your videos into Live Photos is a cake with intoLive. Just follow the steps below-

video to live photo for iOS

  1. Download the app and launch it from your home screen.
  2. Now select the video you want to turn into a Live Photo.
  3. Use the red sliders to choose the part of the video you wish to convert into a Live Photo. Next, set the duration for the same. You can also edit your video if you want, using the features available.
  4. Now save your video as a Live Photo.

2. VideoToLive

VideoToLive is another free video to Live Photo iPhone converter. The app has a rating of 4.1 stars and is suitable for iOS 11.2 or more current versions. VideoToLive lets you create Live Photos without any the 5-second restriction. You can also share Live Photos with friends and family using the app.

Additionally, VideoToLive lets you make GIFs from videos and Live Photos. You can say it’s a versatile app to have on your iPhone.

Here is how to create your Live Photo-

video to live photo: VideoToLive

  1. The first thing to do is to download and launch VideoToLive.
  2. Now select the video you desire to configure to Live Photos.
  3. Select the part of the video for creating your Live Photo. You can choose frames from the videos on the upper part of the screen.
  4. ap on “Convert” on the upper right part of the interface. Your video is now turned into a Live Photo.

3. Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

This is another convenient video to Live Photos converter . Video to Live Photo Wallpapers is also a free app and has a 4.3-star rating. It can work with iOS versions 10.0 or later. So, you can also use old iPhones and iPads.

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers comes with paid features if you want to upgrade.

Follow the steps to turn your videos into Live Photos-

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

  1. Download and launch the app from your home screen of the iPhone. Now choose the video you want to convert.
  2. Select a part of your video to turn into a Live Photo. You can also choose the primary photo or frame that will feature at the beginning of your Live Photo. The app lets you create any sequence you want.
  3. Preview your Live Photo using the 3D Touch feature. Save your picture as a Live Photo.
  4. Next, we will check out some more ways to create Live Photos from videos.

Part 2: How to Convert Video to Live Photos with TikTok?

TikTok is a cool video-sharing platform with countless users. But do you know TikTok is also a handy video to Live Photo app?

You can use TikTok to convert any video into a Live Photo. Let’s see how you can do that-

  1. Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone. Choose the video you want to convert into a Live Photo.
  2. Now, tap on the share button, represented by a curved arrow. You will see several options appearing on your screen. Choose “Live Photo” from the 2nd line of options.
  3. You can find the Live Photo saved in your Photos app.

Part 3: How to Convert GIFs to Live Photos with GIPHY?

GIPHY is a popular platform for GIFs. You can find endless GIFs to share and enjoy on GIPHY. Now you can use the GIPHY app to turn your video into Live Photos.

The feature is really simple but provides a lot of benefits. Many people want to convert GIFs to Live Photos. GIPHY has made it possible for the first time.

Here are the steps you need to follow-

  1. Download and open the GIPHY app on your iPhone.
  2. Choose the GIF you want to transform into a Live Photo. Now, press the three white dots below the GIF on the right side.
  3. You will see three options on the screen. Tap on “Convert to Live Photo.”
  4. Select if you want your Live Photo to be full-screen or fit-to-screen. GIPHY will now convert and save your GIF as a Live Photo. You can also select it as wallpaper.

Part 4: How to Set Up A Live Photo as Your iPhone Wallpaper?

Congrats on creating your Live Photo. Let’s now set it as your wallpaper.

  1. Access the “Settings” menu on your iPhone. Scroll down to find “Wallpaper” and tap on it.
  2. Now, press on “Choose a New Wallpaper.” You will get all your photos as options, including Live Photos.
  3. Choose “Live Photos” on the screen. Then tap on the Live Photo you want to set as wallpaper.
  4. Press “Set” to get three options. You can tap to set the Live Photo as “Set Lock Screen,” ‘Set Home Screen,” and “Set Both.” Tap on your preferred option.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Live Photo is a wonderful feature of the iPhone. You can capture a short series of frames to make your pictures look lively. Do you know you can also convert your video to Live Photos?

That’s right! You can turn video into Live Photo very easily using a few apps. Then you can use your converted Live Photos as wallpaper on your iPhones and iPads. Surely, that will make unlocking and browsing your phone more exciting!

Moreover, you can also show the Live Photos to your friends and enjoy quality time. Here are the top ways to turn your videos into Live Photos.

Part 1: Best Video to Live Photo Apps

You can use the following video to Live Photo apps to create wallpapers for iPhone-

1. intoLive

intoLive is a simple video to Live Photo wallpaper converter. It’s very user-friendly and comes with a rating of 4.6 stars. The app is a favorite to many users who rely on it to create beautiful Live Photos. The app supports iOS 12.0 or later versions for iPhones and iPads.

The best thing about intoLive is it’s completely free to use! Plus, it is also available in many languages, even Chinese and Italian.

Converting your videos into Live Photos is a cake with intoLive. Just follow the steps below-

video to live photo for iOS

  1. Download the app and launch it from your home screen.
  2. Now select the video you want to turn into a Live Photo.
  3. Use the red sliders to choose the part of the video you wish to convert into a Live Photo. Next, set the duration for the same. You can also edit your video if you want, using the features available.
  4. Now save your video as a Live Photo.

2. VideoToLive

VideoToLive is another free video to Live Photo iPhone converter. The app has a rating of 4.1 stars and is suitable for iOS 11.2 or more current versions. VideoToLive lets you create Live Photos without any the 5-second restriction. You can also share Live Photos with friends and family using the app.

Additionally, VideoToLive lets you make GIFs from videos and Live Photos. You can say it’s a versatile app to have on your iPhone.

Here is how to create your Live Photo-

video to live photo: VideoToLive

  1. The first thing to do is to download and launch VideoToLive.
  2. Now select the video you desire to configure to Live Photos.
  3. Select the part of the video for creating your Live Photo. You can choose frames from the videos on the upper part of the screen.
  4. ap on “Convert” on the upper right part of the interface. Your video is now turned into a Live Photo.

3. Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

This is another convenient video to Live Photos converter . Video to Live Photo Wallpapers is also a free app and has a 4.3-star rating. It can work with iOS versions 10.0 or later. So, you can also use old iPhones and iPads.

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers comes with paid features if you want to upgrade.

Follow the steps to turn your videos into Live Photos-

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

  1. Download and launch the app from your home screen of the iPhone. Now choose the video you want to convert.
  2. Select a part of your video to turn into a Live Photo. You can also choose the primary photo or frame that will feature at the beginning of your Live Photo. The app lets you create any sequence you want.
  3. Preview your Live Photo using the 3D Touch feature. Save your picture as a Live Photo.
  4. Next, we will check out some more ways to create Live Photos from videos.

Part 2: How to Convert Video to Live Photos with TikTok?

TikTok is a cool video-sharing platform with countless users. But do you know TikTok is also a handy video to Live Photo app?

You can use TikTok to convert any video into a Live Photo. Let’s see how you can do that-

  1. Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone. Choose the video you want to convert into a Live Photo.
  2. Now, tap on the share button, represented by a curved arrow. You will see several options appearing on your screen. Choose “Live Photo” from the 2nd line of options.
  3. You can find the Live Photo saved in your Photos app.

Part 3: How to Convert GIFs to Live Photos with GIPHY?

GIPHY is a popular platform for GIFs. You can find endless GIFs to share and enjoy on GIPHY. Now you can use the GIPHY app to turn your video into Live Photos.

The feature is really simple but provides a lot of benefits. Many people want to convert GIFs to Live Photos. GIPHY has made it possible for the first time.

Here are the steps you need to follow-

  1. Download and open the GIPHY app on your iPhone.
  2. Choose the GIF you want to transform into a Live Photo. Now, press the three white dots below the GIF on the right side.
  3. You will see three options on the screen. Tap on “Convert to Live Photo.”
  4. Select if you want your Live Photo to be full-screen or fit-to-screen. GIPHY will now convert and save your GIF as a Live Photo. You can also select it as wallpaper.

Part 4: How to Set Up A Live Photo as Your iPhone Wallpaper?

Congrats on creating your Live Photo. Let’s now set it as your wallpaper.

  1. Access the “Settings” menu on your iPhone. Scroll down to find “Wallpaper” and tap on it.
  2. Now, press on “Choose a New Wallpaper.” You will get all your photos as options, including Live Photos.
  3. Choose “Live Photos” on the screen. Then tap on the Live Photo you want to set as wallpaper.
  4. Press “Set” to get three options. You can tap to set the Live Photo as “Set Lock Screen,” ‘Set Home Screen,” and “Set Both.” Tap on your preferred option.

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Free Download

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Filmora secure download Secure Download

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Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Live Photo is a wonderful feature of the iPhone. You can capture a short series of frames to make your pictures look lively. Do you know you can also convert your video to Live Photos?

That’s right! You can turn video into Live Photo very easily using a few apps. Then you can use your converted Live Photos as wallpaper on your iPhones and iPads. Surely, that will make unlocking and browsing your phone more exciting!

Moreover, you can also show the Live Photos to your friends and enjoy quality time. Here are the top ways to turn your videos into Live Photos.

Part 1: Best Video to Live Photo Apps

You can use the following video to Live Photo apps to create wallpapers for iPhone-

1. intoLive

intoLive is a simple video to Live Photo wallpaper converter. It’s very user-friendly and comes with a rating of 4.6 stars. The app is a favorite to many users who rely on it to create beautiful Live Photos. The app supports iOS 12.0 or later versions for iPhones and iPads.

The best thing about intoLive is it’s completely free to use! Plus, it is also available in many languages, even Chinese and Italian.

Converting your videos into Live Photos is a cake with intoLive. Just follow the steps below-

video to live photo for iOS

  1. Download the app and launch it from your home screen.
  2. Now select the video you want to turn into a Live Photo.
  3. Use the red sliders to choose the part of the video you wish to convert into a Live Photo. Next, set the duration for the same. You can also edit your video if you want, using the features available.
  4. Now save your video as a Live Photo.

2. VideoToLive

VideoToLive is another free video to Live Photo iPhone converter. The app has a rating of 4.1 stars and is suitable for iOS 11.2 or more current versions. VideoToLive lets you create Live Photos without any the 5-second restriction. You can also share Live Photos with friends and family using the app.

Additionally, VideoToLive lets you make GIFs from videos and Live Photos. You can say it’s a versatile app to have on your iPhone.

Here is how to create your Live Photo-

video to live photo: VideoToLive

  1. The first thing to do is to download and launch VideoToLive.
  2. Now select the video you desire to configure to Live Photos.
  3. Select the part of the video for creating your Live Photo. You can choose frames from the videos on the upper part of the screen.
  4. ap on “Convert” on the upper right part of the interface. Your video is now turned into a Live Photo.

3. Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

This is another convenient video to Live Photos converter . Video to Live Photo Wallpapers is also a free app and has a 4.3-star rating. It can work with iOS versions 10.0 or later. So, you can also use old iPhones and iPads.

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers comes with paid features if you want to upgrade.

Follow the steps to turn your videos into Live Photos-

Video to Live Photo Wallpapers

  1. Download and launch the app from your home screen of the iPhone. Now choose the video you want to convert.
  2. Select a part of your video to turn into a Live Photo. You can also choose the primary photo or frame that will feature at the beginning of your Live Photo. The app lets you create any sequence you want.
  3. Preview your Live Photo using the 3D Touch feature. Save your picture as a Live Photo.
  4. Next, we will check out some more ways to create Live Photos from videos.

Part 2: How to Convert Video to Live Photos with TikTok?

TikTok is a cool video-sharing platform with countless users. But do you know TikTok is also a handy video to Live Photo app?

You can use TikTok to convert any video into a Live Photo. Let’s see how you can do that-

  1. Launch the TikTok app on your iPhone. Choose the video you want to convert into a Live Photo.
  2. Now, tap on the share button, represented by a curved arrow. You will see several options appearing on your screen. Choose “Live Photo” from the 2nd line of options.
  3. You can find the Live Photo saved in your Photos app.

Part 3: How to Convert GIFs to Live Photos with GIPHY?

GIPHY is a popular platform for GIFs. You can find endless GIFs to share and enjoy on GIPHY. Now you can use the GIPHY app to turn your video into Live Photos.

The feature is really simple but provides a lot of benefits. Many people want to convert GIFs to Live Photos. GIPHY has made it possible for the first time.

Here are the steps you need to follow-

  1. Download and open the GIPHY app on your iPhone.
  2. Choose the GIF you want to transform into a Live Photo. Now, press the three white dots below the GIF on the right side.
  3. You will see three options on the screen. Tap on “Convert to Live Photo.”
  4. Select if you want your Live Photo to be full-screen or fit-to-screen. GIPHY will now convert and save your GIF as a Live Photo. You can also select it as wallpaper.

Part 4: How to Set Up A Live Photo as Your iPhone Wallpaper?

Congrats on creating your Live Photo. Let’s now set it as your wallpaper.

  1. Access the “Settings” menu on your iPhone. Scroll down to find “Wallpaper” and tap on it.
  2. Now, press on “Choose a New Wallpaper.” You will get all your photos as options, including Live Photos.
  3. Choose “Live Photos” on the screen. Then tap on the Live Photo you want to set as wallpaper.
  4. Press “Set” to get three options. You can tap to set the Live Photo as “Set Lock Screen,” ‘Set Home Screen,” and “Set Both.” Tap on your preferred option.

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Video Editing Essentials: How to Speed Up Clips in QuickTime Player [Windows/Mac]

Are you watching a pre-recorded lecture or a video presentation that is too long? You can always save your time by fast-forwarding a video. Different software available in the market let you speed up video clips on your computer or laptop. Amongst hundreds of software available online, QuickTime Player- a creation of Apple Inc.- is easy to operate and works on all active versions of macOS and Windows.

Some features of QuickTime Video Player cannot be overlooked, such as fast-forward, slow down, video compression, and more. Moreover, the application supports multiple video formats, and you can even use 3rd party codecs- unsupported codecs are no more a problem now. Here, in this guide, we’ve provided detailed information about using QuickTime player to speed up a video.

In this article

01 What is QuickTime Player?

02 How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

03 How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

04 Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

05 Adjust Video Speed withWondershare Filmora Video Editor

Part 1: What is QuickTime Player?

QuickTime Player is a media player that Apple has developed. This media player or software allows you to play a movie file on your computer. You can also use QuickTime player to speed up a movie file according to your preferences.

Part 2: How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

Want to speed up an instructional or step-by-step guide to save your time? Worry not! QuickTime video player lets you fast-forward all types of video clips on your windows laptop in a breeze. Using the QuickTime video player, you can speed up your videos from 1/2x to 3x by simply moving the slider. Want to know how to speed up QuickTime player? Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a movie or music video file on QuickTime Player.

Step 2: Open the Window menu and select the Show A/V Controls option. A dialog box will appear.

quicktime player window show av controls

Step 3: Adjust the playback speed slider from 1x to 3x.

change video playback speed quicktime player windows

Step 4: Close the dialog box and play the video.

Related: How to Change Video Playback Speed on Windows 10 ?

Part 3: How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user- QuickTime Video Player has got you covered. The interface and functions of this video player are intuitive and user-friendly for all Mac users.

If Mac doesn’t support any codec or format, you can also download the third-party codecs and use them with the QuickTime video player. Here’s how to speed up a video on Mac:

Step 1: Install QuickTime Player on your Mac computer.

Step 2: Drag the video file into the player or right-click on the video file and select **Open with -**> QuickTime Player app.

Step 3: Click on the Play button to stream the video content.

Note: The Play button will turn into the Pause button in a second.

Step 4: Hold the Option key, click the fast forward button from the player menu to increase the playback speed.

change video speed quicktime player mac

Part 4: Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

It is necessary to learn some tips regarding how to speed up video on Mac or Windows using QuickTime Player. Following these tips will let you edit your video efficiently and flawlessly. The tips for speeding up video on QuickTime Player have been mentioned below:

  • Make Proper Adjustments

If you want to edit or speed up your video up to 2x without using the fast forward button, you must make adjustments in the editing process. QuickTime Player allows you to apply a 200% speed adjustment for editing each video clip and bring that clip into a new timeline. Then, you should apply the 2x Speed to it. After completing the editing process, you can export that clip.

  • Learn Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use shortcut keys to speed up your videos using QuickTime Player. You need to hold the Command key and press the arrow keys to adjust the video speed. For example, hold the Command key and press Right Arrow to fast-forward the Speed of your video. You can also trim the video using the shortcut key or Command + T.

  • Control Audio Quality

For your information, the audio quality of the original video is disturbed when you speed up the video up to 2.0x. If you do not want the audio quality to worsen, you should stop speeding up the video until 1.9x.

  • Control Playback Speed

You can control the playback QuickTime player speed while the video is playing. You only need to hold the option key and click the fast forward button. On every click, you will notice the Speed increases from 1.0x to 1.1x, 1.1x to 1.2x, and up to so on.

Related: How to Edit Videos with QuickTime Player

Part 5: Adjust Video Speed with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora video editor allows you to adjust your video clip’s time duration and Speed. You can download and install this software from your Windows computer and Mac computer. You can create fast or slow-motion videos at any speed by using Wondershare Filmora. In addition, this player supports a wide variety of formats.

You need to follow the following steps to adjust the video speed using Wondershare Filmora:

Method 1: Change video speed with Uniform Speed

Step 1: Install Wondershare Filmora and launch it on your computer. Click on Import Media Files Here to add a video file to this editor.

Note: This editor supports multiple video formats such as MP4 WMV, DAT, TP, TRP, TS, EVO. NSV, MKV, MOD, FLV, M4V, VOB etc. Moreover, you can add videos through the import feature of simple drag and drop the video file.

Step 2: Drag the video to the timeline. Right-click on it, select Speed> Uniform Speed from the menu.

filmora speed menu

Step 3: At the Uniform Speed tab, move the slider to speed up the video and hit OK to save changes.

filmora uniform speed change speed

Step 4: Click on Export to export the edited video. Click on the Local to save the video in a popular format on your computer.

Method 2: Change video speed with Speed Raming

Step 1: Right-click on the video in the timeline and select Speed -> Speed Ramping from the menu.

Step 2: In the Speed Raming tab, you will see some speed presets which allows you to change the speed smoother quickly. You can also click the Custom option to set the speed points from scratch.

change video speed ramping filmora

Step 3: Now, to speed up the video, enter the duration less than the original one next to the Duration tab, and hit OK. Save the speed-up video by clicking on Export.

Watch the video tutorial about how to use the Speed Ramping feature in Filmora video editor.

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FAQs about Changing Speed on QuickTime Player

Why is my QuickTime player lagging?

Sometimes, you might experience lagging or sluggishness when you speed up the video via QuickTime. It affects the smoothness of the video. Here we’ve stated some errors and their solutions:

Check settings: Always check settings before you speed up any video on QuickTime player. Go to Windows>Check A/V controls and check all the payback setting there.

Codec Faut: Sometimes, an unsupportive codec can also affect the smoothness of the video. You can run your video through MediaInfo or GSpot to identify the codec and install proper plug-ins.

Conclusion

Now you can easily and effortlessly utilize QuickTime player speed up by following the above-mentioned essential tips. No doubt, QuickTime Player is one of the best players that can be used to play video files and edit them. Alternatively, you can also use Wondershare Filmora, another excellent Mac video editor , to speed up your video files to the extent you want.

02 How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

03 How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

04 Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

05 Adjust Video Speed withWondershare Filmora Video Editor

Part 1: What is QuickTime Player?

QuickTime Player is a media player that Apple has developed. This media player or software allows you to play a movie file on your computer. You can also use QuickTime player to speed up a movie file according to your preferences.

Part 2: How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

Want to speed up an instructional or step-by-step guide to save your time? Worry not! QuickTime video player lets you fast-forward all types of video clips on your windows laptop in a breeze. Using the QuickTime video player, you can speed up your videos from 1/2x to 3x by simply moving the slider. Want to know how to speed up QuickTime player? Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a movie or music video file on QuickTime Player.

Step 2: Open the Window menu and select the Show A/V Controls option. A dialog box will appear.

quicktime player window show av controls

Step 3: Adjust the playback speed slider from 1x to 3x.

change video playback speed quicktime player windows

Step 4: Close the dialog box and play the video.

Related: How to Change Video Playback Speed on Windows 10 ?

Part 3: How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user- QuickTime Video Player has got you covered. The interface and functions of this video player are intuitive and user-friendly for all Mac users.

If Mac doesn’t support any codec or format, you can also download the third-party codecs and use them with the QuickTime video player. Here’s how to speed up a video on Mac:

Step 1: Install QuickTime Player on your Mac computer.

Step 2: Drag the video file into the player or right-click on the video file and select **Open with -**> QuickTime Player app.

Step 3: Click on the Play button to stream the video content.

Note: The Play button will turn into the Pause button in a second.

Step 4: Hold the Option key, click the fast forward button from the player menu to increase the playback speed.

change video speed quicktime player mac

Part 4: Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

It is necessary to learn some tips regarding how to speed up video on Mac or Windows using QuickTime Player. Following these tips will let you edit your video efficiently and flawlessly. The tips for speeding up video on QuickTime Player have been mentioned below:

  • Make Proper Adjustments

If you want to edit or speed up your video up to 2x without using the fast forward button, you must make adjustments in the editing process. QuickTime Player allows you to apply a 200% speed adjustment for editing each video clip and bring that clip into a new timeline. Then, you should apply the 2x Speed to it. After completing the editing process, you can export that clip.

  • Learn Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use shortcut keys to speed up your videos using QuickTime Player. You need to hold the Command key and press the arrow keys to adjust the video speed. For example, hold the Command key and press Right Arrow to fast-forward the Speed of your video. You can also trim the video using the shortcut key or Command + T.

  • Control Audio Quality

For your information, the audio quality of the original video is disturbed when you speed up the video up to 2.0x. If you do not want the audio quality to worsen, you should stop speeding up the video until 1.9x.

  • Control Playback Speed

You can control the playback QuickTime player speed while the video is playing. You only need to hold the option key and click the fast forward button. On every click, you will notice the Speed increases from 1.0x to 1.1x, 1.1x to 1.2x, and up to so on.

Related: How to Edit Videos with QuickTime Player

Part 5: Adjust Video Speed with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora video editor allows you to adjust your video clip’s time duration and Speed. You can download and install this software from your Windows computer and Mac computer. You can create fast or slow-motion videos at any speed by using Wondershare Filmora. In addition, this player supports a wide variety of formats.

You need to follow the following steps to adjust the video speed using Wondershare Filmora:

Method 1: Change video speed with Uniform Speed

Step 1: Install Wondershare Filmora and launch it on your computer. Click on Import Media Files Here to add a video file to this editor.

Note: This editor supports multiple video formats such as MP4 WMV, DAT, TP, TRP, TS, EVO. NSV, MKV, MOD, FLV, M4V, VOB etc. Moreover, you can add videos through the import feature of simple drag and drop the video file.

Step 2: Drag the video to the timeline. Right-click on it, select Speed> Uniform Speed from the menu.

filmora speed menu

Step 3: At the Uniform Speed tab, move the slider to speed up the video and hit OK to save changes.

filmora uniform speed change speed

Step 4: Click on Export to export the edited video. Click on the Local to save the video in a popular format on your computer.

Method 2: Change video speed with Speed Raming

Step 1: Right-click on the video in the timeline and select Speed -> Speed Ramping from the menu.

Step 2: In the Speed Raming tab, you will see some speed presets which allows you to change the speed smoother quickly. You can also click the Custom option to set the speed points from scratch.

change video speed ramping filmora

Step 3: Now, to speed up the video, enter the duration less than the original one next to the Duration tab, and hit OK. Save the speed-up video by clicking on Export.

Watch the video tutorial about how to use the Speed Ramping feature in Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

FAQs about Changing Speed on QuickTime Player

Why is my QuickTime player lagging?

Sometimes, you might experience lagging or sluggishness when you speed up the video via QuickTime. It affects the smoothness of the video. Here we’ve stated some errors and their solutions:

Check settings: Always check settings before you speed up any video on QuickTime player. Go to Windows>Check A/V controls and check all the payback setting there.

Codec Faut: Sometimes, an unsupportive codec can also affect the smoothness of the video. You can run your video through MediaInfo or GSpot to identify the codec and install proper plug-ins.

Conclusion

Now you can easily and effortlessly utilize QuickTime player speed up by following the above-mentioned essential tips. No doubt, QuickTime Player is one of the best players that can be used to play video files and edit them. Alternatively, you can also use Wondershare Filmora, another excellent Mac video editor , to speed up your video files to the extent you want.

02 How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

03 How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

04 Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

05 Adjust Video Speed withWondershare Filmora Video Editor

Part 1: What is QuickTime Player?

QuickTime Player is a media player that Apple has developed. This media player or software allows you to play a movie file on your computer. You can also use QuickTime player to speed up a movie file according to your preferences.

Part 2: How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

Want to speed up an instructional or step-by-step guide to save your time? Worry not! QuickTime video player lets you fast-forward all types of video clips on your windows laptop in a breeze. Using the QuickTime video player, you can speed up your videos from 1/2x to 3x by simply moving the slider. Want to know how to speed up QuickTime player? Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a movie or music video file on QuickTime Player.

Step 2: Open the Window menu and select the Show A/V Controls option. A dialog box will appear.

quicktime player window show av controls

Step 3: Adjust the playback speed slider from 1x to 3x.

change video playback speed quicktime player windows

Step 4: Close the dialog box and play the video.

Related: How to Change Video Playback Speed on Windows 10 ?

Part 3: How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user- QuickTime Video Player has got you covered. The interface and functions of this video player are intuitive and user-friendly for all Mac users.

If Mac doesn’t support any codec or format, you can also download the third-party codecs and use them with the QuickTime video player. Here’s how to speed up a video on Mac:

Step 1: Install QuickTime Player on your Mac computer.

Step 2: Drag the video file into the player or right-click on the video file and select **Open with -**> QuickTime Player app.

Step 3: Click on the Play button to stream the video content.

Note: The Play button will turn into the Pause button in a second.

Step 4: Hold the Option key, click the fast forward button from the player menu to increase the playback speed.

change video speed quicktime player mac

Part 4: Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

It is necessary to learn some tips regarding how to speed up video on Mac or Windows using QuickTime Player. Following these tips will let you edit your video efficiently and flawlessly. The tips for speeding up video on QuickTime Player have been mentioned below:

  • Make Proper Adjustments

If you want to edit or speed up your video up to 2x without using the fast forward button, you must make adjustments in the editing process. QuickTime Player allows you to apply a 200% speed adjustment for editing each video clip and bring that clip into a new timeline. Then, you should apply the 2x Speed to it. After completing the editing process, you can export that clip.

  • Learn Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use shortcut keys to speed up your videos using QuickTime Player. You need to hold the Command key and press the arrow keys to adjust the video speed. For example, hold the Command key and press Right Arrow to fast-forward the Speed of your video. You can also trim the video using the shortcut key or Command + T.

  • Control Audio Quality

For your information, the audio quality of the original video is disturbed when you speed up the video up to 2.0x. If you do not want the audio quality to worsen, you should stop speeding up the video until 1.9x.

  • Control Playback Speed

You can control the playback QuickTime player speed while the video is playing. You only need to hold the option key and click the fast forward button. On every click, you will notice the Speed increases from 1.0x to 1.1x, 1.1x to 1.2x, and up to so on.

Related: How to Edit Videos with QuickTime Player

Part 5: Adjust Video Speed with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora video editor allows you to adjust your video clip’s time duration and Speed. You can download and install this software from your Windows computer and Mac computer. You can create fast or slow-motion videos at any speed by using Wondershare Filmora. In addition, this player supports a wide variety of formats.

You need to follow the following steps to adjust the video speed using Wondershare Filmora:

Method 1: Change video speed with Uniform Speed

Step 1: Install Wondershare Filmora and launch it on your computer. Click on Import Media Files Here to add a video file to this editor.

Note: This editor supports multiple video formats such as MP4 WMV, DAT, TP, TRP, TS, EVO. NSV, MKV, MOD, FLV, M4V, VOB etc. Moreover, you can add videos through the import feature of simple drag and drop the video file.

Step 2: Drag the video to the timeline. Right-click on it, select Speed> Uniform Speed from the menu.

filmora speed menu

Step 3: At the Uniform Speed tab, move the slider to speed up the video and hit OK to save changes.

filmora uniform speed change speed

Step 4: Click on Export to export the edited video. Click on the Local to save the video in a popular format on your computer.

Method 2: Change video speed with Speed Raming

Step 1: Right-click on the video in the timeline and select Speed -> Speed Ramping from the menu.

Step 2: In the Speed Raming tab, you will see some speed presets which allows you to change the speed smoother quickly. You can also click the Custom option to set the speed points from scratch.

change video speed ramping filmora

Step 3: Now, to speed up the video, enter the duration less than the original one next to the Duration tab, and hit OK. Save the speed-up video by clicking on Export.

Watch the video tutorial about how to use the Speed Ramping feature in Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

FAQs about Changing Speed on QuickTime Player

Why is my QuickTime player lagging?

Sometimes, you might experience lagging or sluggishness when you speed up the video via QuickTime. It affects the smoothness of the video. Here we’ve stated some errors and their solutions:

Check settings: Always check settings before you speed up any video on QuickTime player. Go to Windows>Check A/V controls and check all the payback setting there.

Codec Faut: Sometimes, an unsupportive codec can also affect the smoothness of the video. You can run your video through MediaInfo or GSpot to identify the codec and install proper plug-ins.

Conclusion

Now you can easily and effortlessly utilize QuickTime player speed up by following the above-mentioned essential tips. No doubt, QuickTime Player is one of the best players that can be used to play video files and edit them. Alternatively, you can also use Wondershare Filmora, another excellent Mac video editor , to speed up your video files to the extent you want.

02 How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

03 How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

04 Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

05 Adjust Video Speed withWondershare Filmora Video Editor

Part 1: What is QuickTime Player?

QuickTime Player is a media player that Apple has developed. This media player or software allows you to play a movie file on your computer. You can also use QuickTime player to speed up a movie file according to your preferences.

Part 2: How to Speed Up Videos on QuickTime Player [Windows]?

Want to speed up an instructional or step-by-step guide to save your time? Worry not! QuickTime video player lets you fast-forward all types of video clips on your windows laptop in a breeze. Using the QuickTime video player, you can speed up your videos from 1/2x to 3x by simply moving the slider. Want to know how to speed up QuickTime player? Follow these steps.

Step 1: Open a movie or music video file on QuickTime Player.

Step 2: Open the Window menu and select the Show A/V Controls option. A dialog box will appear.

quicktime player window show av controls

Step 3: Adjust the playback speed slider from 1x to 3x.

change video playback speed quicktime player windows

Step 4: Close the dialog box and play the video.

Related: How to Change Video Playback Speed on Windows 10 ?

Part 3: How to Speed Up Videos on Mac with QuickTime Player?

Whether you’re a Mac or Windows user- QuickTime Video Player has got you covered. The interface and functions of this video player are intuitive and user-friendly for all Mac users.

If Mac doesn’t support any codec or format, you can also download the third-party codecs and use them with the QuickTime video player. Here’s how to speed up a video on Mac:

Step 1: Install QuickTime Player on your Mac computer.

Step 2: Drag the video file into the player or right-click on the video file and select **Open with -**> QuickTime Player app.

Step 3: Click on the Play button to stream the video content.

Note: The Play button will turn into the Pause button in a second.

Step 4: Hold the Option key, click the fast forward button from the player menu to increase the playback speed.

change video speed quicktime player mac

Part 4: Tips for Speeding up Video on QuickTime Player

It is necessary to learn some tips regarding how to speed up video on Mac or Windows using QuickTime Player. Following these tips will let you edit your video efficiently and flawlessly. The tips for speeding up video on QuickTime Player have been mentioned below:

  • Make Proper Adjustments

If you want to edit or speed up your video up to 2x without using the fast forward button, you must make adjustments in the editing process. QuickTime Player allows you to apply a 200% speed adjustment for editing each video clip and bring that clip into a new timeline. Then, you should apply the 2x Speed to it. After completing the editing process, you can export that clip.

  • Learn Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use shortcut keys to speed up your videos using QuickTime Player. You need to hold the Command key and press the arrow keys to adjust the video speed. For example, hold the Command key and press Right Arrow to fast-forward the Speed of your video. You can also trim the video using the shortcut key or Command + T.

  • Control Audio Quality

For your information, the audio quality of the original video is disturbed when you speed up the video up to 2.0x. If you do not want the audio quality to worsen, you should stop speeding up the video until 1.9x.

  • Control Playback Speed

You can control the playback QuickTime player speed while the video is playing. You only need to hold the option key and click the fast forward button. On every click, you will notice the Speed increases from 1.0x to 1.1x, 1.1x to 1.2x, and up to so on.

Related: How to Edit Videos with QuickTime Player

Part 5: Adjust Video Speed with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora video editor allows you to adjust your video clip’s time duration and Speed. You can download and install this software from your Windows computer and Mac computer. You can create fast or slow-motion videos at any speed by using Wondershare Filmora. In addition, this player supports a wide variety of formats.

You need to follow the following steps to adjust the video speed using Wondershare Filmora:

Method 1: Change video speed with Uniform Speed

Step 1: Install Wondershare Filmora and launch it on your computer. Click on Import Media Files Here to add a video file to this editor.

Note: This editor supports multiple video formats such as MP4 WMV, DAT, TP, TRP, TS, EVO. NSV, MKV, MOD, FLV, M4V, VOB etc. Moreover, you can add videos through the import feature of simple drag and drop the video file.

Step 2: Drag the video to the timeline. Right-click on it, select Speed> Uniform Speed from the menu.

filmora speed menu

Step 3: At the Uniform Speed tab, move the slider to speed up the video and hit OK to save changes.

filmora uniform speed change speed

Step 4: Click on Export to export the edited video. Click on the Local to save the video in a popular format on your computer.

Method 2: Change video speed with Speed Raming

Step 1: Right-click on the video in the timeline and select Speed -> Speed Ramping from the menu.

Step 2: In the Speed Raming tab, you will see some speed presets which allows you to change the speed smoother quickly. You can also click the Custom option to set the speed points from scratch.

change video speed ramping filmora

Step 3: Now, to speed up the video, enter the duration less than the original one next to the Duration tab, and hit OK. Save the speed-up video by clicking on Export.

Watch the video tutorial about how to use the Speed Ramping feature in Filmora video editor.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

FAQs about Changing Speed on QuickTime Player

Why is my QuickTime player lagging?

Sometimes, you might experience lagging or sluggishness when you speed up the video via QuickTime. It affects the smoothness of the video. Here we’ve stated some errors and their solutions:

Check settings: Always check settings before you speed up any video on QuickTime player. Go to Windows>Check A/V controls and check all the payback setting there.

Codec Faut: Sometimes, an unsupportive codec can also affect the smoothness of the video. You can run your video through MediaInfo or GSpot to identify the codec and install proper plug-ins.

Conclusion

Now you can easily and effortlessly utilize QuickTime player speed up by following the above-mentioned essential tips. No doubt, QuickTime Player is one of the best players that can be used to play video files and edit them. Alternatively, you can also use Wondershare Filmora, another excellent Mac video editor , to speed up your video files to the extent you want.

Make Your Instagram Feed Pop with Stop Motion Videos: Tips and Tricks

How to Make a Stop Motion Video on Instagram

author avatar

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Instagram’s announcement that the stop motion feature will become available in the Stories section created quite a buzz on the Internet, a while ago. In 2020, the feature remains relatively unknown to social media users, even though on paper it seemed promising.

Stop motion videos, are simply sequentially taken photos that create an illusion of movement once they are played one after the other. These types of videos are growing more popular on social media, as they can make Instagram stories or any other social media feed more interesting. You are at the right place if you would like to join video content creators who already produce stop motion videos because in this article we are going to show you how to make a stop motion video on Instagram.

Part 1: How to Make a Stop Motion Video on Instagram?

The technical side of making a stop motion video on Instagram is rather simple since you can enable this feature in just a few taps. After you launch the app, you should tap on the Camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen. The new window will open where you can choose the type of Instagram story you want to create, so you can pick to go live , record a video normally or use the app’s Boomerang feature.

You will find the Stop Motion option at the end of this menu, and after you tap on it you just have to press the white button in the middle of the toolbar that is located near the bottom of the screen in order to start taking pictures.

Currently, Instagram limits the number of photos you can take with the stop motion feature to ten. Tap on the Done button that is located at the top of the screen once you completed the process of making a stop motion video and then proceed to choose stickers you would like to include in the story you created. Press the Send To button and decide if you want to share the stop motion video to your Instagram or Facebook story or with some of your Instagram followers. ;

Check the ultimate guide about how to use Instagram Stories

Cons of Making Stop Motion Videos with Instagram

Even though Instagram’s new stop motion feature offers an easy way to make your stories more interesting, it still has a few downsides. Adding sound or music to stop motion videos you create with Instagram isn’t possible at the moment, and you can’t do much more other than downloading the video to your device.

Like all other Instagram stories, stop motion videos created with this app are only available for 24 hours if you don’t save them on your phone. Moreover, downloading the stories you create with Instagram ’s stop motion tool will enable you to edit them with video editing apps for iPhone and Android devices and post them to any social media platform you choose.

In addition, the maximum number of frames a stop motion video created with Instagram can have is limited to just ten.

Frequently Asked Questions: Why Can’t I See the Stop Motion Feature in Instagram Stories?

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still in its beta stage, which means that it isn’t available on all versions of the app. So, if you can’t see this option you must go to Google Play or Apps Store and install the version of Instagram that has this feature. If the issue persists, you should opt for some other stop motion app you can use free of charge. ;

Part 2: 3 Best Stop Motion Apps you can Use to Create Animated Videos for Instagram

You shouldn’t worry if the stop motion feature isn’t available on the version of Instagram you’re using, because there are so many apps that are equipped with this tool. With so many different options on the market, finding the app that provides you with all features you need to create stop motion videos can be a difficult task. That’s why we shortlisted the three best apps for iPhones and Android devices that enable you to make animated stop motion videos for Instagram.

1. Over

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: iOS, Android

Over allows you to do much more than just create stop motion videos you can post on Instagram since it is equipped with a versatile set of tools that can help you improve the brand awareness on social media. There are more than 700 templates to choose from and each of them enables you to adjust your photos and videos to the social network’s demands. However, the free version of the app offers only limited capabilities, and you must upgrade to the Pro version if you want to have access to all photo and video editing tools Over have to offer.

2. Mojo

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

create stop motion video for IG in Mojo

Creating content for social media with Mojo is a simple process that can be completed in just three easy steps. You don’t even need a Mojo account to start creating stories with this app. All you have to do is select an animated template, import videos or photos and edit it before tapping on the share button. There are more than a hundred animated templates to choose from, so after you pick one, you just have to add text overlays , but you must purchase Mojo Pro if you want to change aspect ratios , duplicate stories or have access to all text styles and templates.

3. Life Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

The fact that more than a million video content creators and brands are using Life Lapse to make stop motion videos says a lot about the app’s capabilities. Unlike Over and Mojo, Life Lapse lets you set the exposure and focus locks, switch on a grid or use the ghosted image overlay. Besides capturing photos and videos, the app also allows you to import photos you want to include in the stop motion animation. Furthermore, even the free version of Life Lapse offers a variety of video editing tools that allow you to crop images or adjust saturation, brightness or white balance values in each frame.

Check more video editing apps for Instagram

Part 3: How to Create a Stop Motion Videos with Life Lapse

You don’t have to be a skilled cinematographer to make a stop motion video using the Life Lapse app. Once you’ve installed and launched Life Lapse you should create a new project by tapping on the + icon. As soon as the camera loads you’ll be asked to choose if you would like to create a photo or a video project. Tap on the photo option and start taking photos of the objects or people you want to include in your stop motion video.

The app also grants you access to a broad range of tools that will make composing the shots easier or reduce the flickering effect. Even though Life Lapse doesn’t limit the maximum duration of the stop motion videos you can create with it, an Instagram story cannot be longer than 15 seconds. Furthermore, changing a video’s aspect ratio to 9:16 is recommended, as it will enable you to know exactly how your stop motion video is going to look like after you upload it to Instagram.

Part 4: Tips for Creating Stop Motion Videos for Instagram

The process of making a stop motion animation is not technically complicated since you just need to place your phone on a tripod and take a photo each time you move an object in the shot. Even so, working on a stop motion project requires previous preparations. Here are a few tips that will help you make a better stop motion animation video.

1. Develop a concept

What is your stop motion video about? This is the first and the most important question you will have to answer before you start making a stop motion video. Developing a concept will enable you to know which props you are going to need or how many actors you have to find before you can actually start shooting. Stop motion videos can be virtually about anything, and you should choose a story that will keep the audience interested from start to finish.

2. Shoot in studio conditions

Although it is not impossible to make a stop motion video in outdoor conditions, having control over sudden light changes is. That is why it is much better to shoot stop motion videos in studio-like conditions where you can easily adjust all the parameters in accordance with the demands of the project you’re working on. In addition, it is paramount to keep your phone perfectly steady, which is why it is better to mount it on a tripod than to shoot handheld.

Conclusion

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still under development and it may be some time before you can use it to create professional-looking videos. Apps like Over or Life Lapse are a much better option for all video content creators who would like to impress their audience with stop motion videos. Which app are you using to create stop motion videos? Leave a comment and let us know.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Instagram’s announcement that the stop motion feature will become available in the Stories section created quite a buzz on the Internet, a while ago. In 2020, the feature remains relatively unknown to social media users, even though on paper it seemed promising.

Stop motion videos, are simply sequentially taken photos that create an illusion of movement once they are played one after the other. These types of videos are growing more popular on social media, as they can make Instagram stories or any other social media feed more interesting. You are at the right place if you would like to join video content creators who already produce stop motion videos because in this article we are going to show you how to make a stop motion video on Instagram.

Part 1: How to Make a Stop Motion Video on Instagram?

The technical side of making a stop motion video on Instagram is rather simple since you can enable this feature in just a few taps. After you launch the app, you should tap on the Camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen. The new window will open where you can choose the type of Instagram story you want to create, so you can pick to go live , record a video normally or use the app’s Boomerang feature.

You will find the Stop Motion option at the end of this menu, and after you tap on it you just have to press the white button in the middle of the toolbar that is located near the bottom of the screen in order to start taking pictures.

Currently, Instagram limits the number of photos you can take with the stop motion feature to ten. Tap on the Done button that is located at the top of the screen once you completed the process of making a stop motion video and then proceed to choose stickers you would like to include in the story you created. Press the Send To button and decide if you want to share the stop motion video to your Instagram or Facebook story or with some of your Instagram followers. ;

Check the ultimate guide about how to use Instagram Stories

Cons of Making Stop Motion Videos with Instagram

Even though Instagram’s new stop motion feature offers an easy way to make your stories more interesting, it still has a few downsides. Adding sound or music to stop motion videos you create with Instagram isn’t possible at the moment, and you can’t do much more other than downloading the video to your device.

Like all other Instagram stories, stop motion videos created with this app are only available for 24 hours if you don’t save them on your phone. Moreover, downloading the stories you create with Instagram ’s stop motion tool will enable you to edit them with video editing apps for iPhone and Android devices and post them to any social media platform you choose.

In addition, the maximum number of frames a stop motion video created with Instagram can have is limited to just ten.

Frequently Asked Questions: Why Can’t I See the Stop Motion Feature in Instagram Stories?

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still in its beta stage, which means that it isn’t available on all versions of the app. So, if you can’t see this option you must go to Google Play or Apps Store and install the version of Instagram that has this feature. If the issue persists, you should opt for some other stop motion app you can use free of charge. ;

Part 2: 3 Best Stop Motion Apps you can Use to Create Animated Videos for Instagram

You shouldn’t worry if the stop motion feature isn’t available on the version of Instagram you’re using, because there are so many apps that are equipped with this tool. With so many different options on the market, finding the app that provides you with all features you need to create stop motion videos can be a difficult task. That’s why we shortlisted the three best apps for iPhones and Android devices that enable you to make animated stop motion videos for Instagram.

1. Over

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: iOS, Android

Over allows you to do much more than just create stop motion videos you can post on Instagram since it is equipped with a versatile set of tools that can help you improve the brand awareness on social media. There are more than 700 templates to choose from and each of them enables you to adjust your photos and videos to the social network’s demands. However, the free version of the app offers only limited capabilities, and you must upgrade to the Pro version if you want to have access to all photo and video editing tools Over have to offer.

2. Mojo

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

create stop motion video for IG in Mojo

Creating content for social media with Mojo is a simple process that can be completed in just three easy steps. You don’t even need a Mojo account to start creating stories with this app. All you have to do is select an animated template, import videos or photos and edit it before tapping on the share button. There are more than a hundred animated templates to choose from, so after you pick one, you just have to add text overlays , but you must purchase Mojo Pro if you want to change aspect ratios , duplicate stories or have access to all text styles and templates.

3. Life Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

The fact that more than a million video content creators and brands are using Life Lapse to make stop motion videos says a lot about the app’s capabilities. Unlike Over and Mojo, Life Lapse lets you set the exposure and focus locks, switch on a grid or use the ghosted image overlay. Besides capturing photos and videos, the app also allows you to import photos you want to include in the stop motion animation. Furthermore, even the free version of Life Lapse offers a variety of video editing tools that allow you to crop images or adjust saturation, brightness or white balance values in each frame.

Check more video editing apps for Instagram

Part 3: How to Create a Stop Motion Videos with Life Lapse

You don’t have to be a skilled cinematographer to make a stop motion video using the Life Lapse app. Once you’ve installed and launched Life Lapse you should create a new project by tapping on the + icon. As soon as the camera loads you’ll be asked to choose if you would like to create a photo or a video project. Tap on the photo option and start taking photos of the objects or people you want to include in your stop motion video.

The app also grants you access to a broad range of tools that will make composing the shots easier or reduce the flickering effect. Even though Life Lapse doesn’t limit the maximum duration of the stop motion videos you can create with it, an Instagram story cannot be longer than 15 seconds. Furthermore, changing a video’s aspect ratio to 9:16 is recommended, as it will enable you to know exactly how your stop motion video is going to look like after you upload it to Instagram.

Part 4: Tips for Creating Stop Motion Videos for Instagram

The process of making a stop motion animation is not technically complicated since you just need to place your phone on a tripod and take a photo each time you move an object in the shot. Even so, working on a stop motion project requires previous preparations. Here are a few tips that will help you make a better stop motion animation video.

1. Develop a concept

What is your stop motion video about? This is the first and the most important question you will have to answer before you start making a stop motion video. Developing a concept will enable you to know which props you are going to need or how many actors you have to find before you can actually start shooting. Stop motion videos can be virtually about anything, and you should choose a story that will keep the audience interested from start to finish.

2. Shoot in studio conditions

Although it is not impossible to make a stop motion video in outdoor conditions, having control over sudden light changes is. That is why it is much better to shoot stop motion videos in studio-like conditions where you can easily adjust all the parameters in accordance with the demands of the project you’re working on. In addition, it is paramount to keep your phone perfectly steady, which is why it is better to mount it on a tripod than to shoot handheld.

Conclusion

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still under development and it may be some time before you can use it to create professional-looking videos. Apps like Over or Life Lapse are a much better option for all video content creators who would like to impress their audience with stop motion videos. Which app are you using to create stop motion videos? Leave a comment and let us know.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Instagram’s announcement that the stop motion feature will become available in the Stories section created quite a buzz on the Internet, a while ago. In 2020, the feature remains relatively unknown to social media users, even though on paper it seemed promising.

Stop motion videos, are simply sequentially taken photos that create an illusion of movement once they are played one after the other. These types of videos are growing more popular on social media, as they can make Instagram stories or any other social media feed more interesting. You are at the right place if you would like to join video content creators who already produce stop motion videos because in this article we are going to show you how to make a stop motion video on Instagram.

Part 1: How to Make a Stop Motion Video on Instagram?

The technical side of making a stop motion video on Instagram is rather simple since you can enable this feature in just a few taps. After you launch the app, you should tap on the Camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen. The new window will open where you can choose the type of Instagram story you want to create, so you can pick to go live , record a video normally or use the app’s Boomerang feature.

You will find the Stop Motion option at the end of this menu, and after you tap on it you just have to press the white button in the middle of the toolbar that is located near the bottom of the screen in order to start taking pictures.

Currently, Instagram limits the number of photos you can take with the stop motion feature to ten. Tap on the Done button that is located at the top of the screen once you completed the process of making a stop motion video and then proceed to choose stickers you would like to include in the story you created. Press the Send To button and decide if you want to share the stop motion video to your Instagram or Facebook story or with some of your Instagram followers. ;

Check the ultimate guide about how to use Instagram Stories

Cons of Making Stop Motion Videos with Instagram

Even though Instagram’s new stop motion feature offers an easy way to make your stories more interesting, it still has a few downsides. Adding sound or music to stop motion videos you create with Instagram isn’t possible at the moment, and you can’t do much more other than downloading the video to your device.

Like all other Instagram stories, stop motion videos created with this app are only available for 24 hours if you don’t save them on your phone. Moreover, downloading the stories you create with Instagram ’s stop motion tool will enable you to edit them with video editing apps for iPhone and Android devices and post them to any social media platform you choose.

In addition, the maximum number of frames a stop motion video created with Instagram can have is limited to just ten.

Frequently Asked Questions: Why Can’t I See the Stop Motion Feature in Instagram Stories?

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still in its beta stage, which means that it isn’t available on all versions of the app. So, if you can’t see this option you must go to Google Play or Apps Store and install the version of Instagram that has this feature. If the issue persists, you should opt for some other stop motion app you can use free of charge. ;

Part 2: 3 Best Stop Motion Apps you can Use to Create Animated Videos for Instagram

You shouldn’t worry if the stop motion feature isn’t available on the version of Instagram you’re using, because there are so many apps that are equipped with this tool. With so many different options on the market, finding the app that provides you with all features you need to create stop motion videos can be a difficult task. That’s why we shortlisted the three best apps for iPhones and Android devices that enable you to make animated stop motion videos for Instagram.

1. Over

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: iOS, Android

Over allows you to do much more than just create stop motion videos you can post on Instagram since it is equipped with a versatile set of tools that can help you improve the brand awareness on social media. There are more than 700 templates to choose from and each of them enables you to adjust your photos and videos to the social network’s demands. However, the free version of the app offers only limited capabilities, and you must upgrade to the Pro version if you want to have access to all photo and video editing tools Over have to offer.

2. Mojo

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

create stop motion video for IG in Mojo

Creating content for social media with Mojo is a simple process that can be completed in just three easy steps. You don’t even need a Mojo account to start creating stories with this app. All you have to do is select an animated template, import videos or photos and edit it before tapping on the share button. There are more than a hundred animated templates to choose from, so after you pick one, you just have to add text overlays , but you must purchase Mojo Pro if you want to change aspect ratios , duplicate stories or have access to all text styles and templates.

3. Life Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

The fact that more than a million video content creators and brands are using Life Lapse to make stop motion videos says a lot about the app’s capabilities. Unlike Over and Mojo, Life Lapse lets you set the exposure and focus locks, switch on a grid or use the ghosted image overlay. Besides capturing photos and videos, the app also allows you to import photos you want to include in the stop motion animation. Furthermore, even the free version of Life Lapse offers a variety of video editing tools that allow you to crop images or adjust saturation, brightness or white balance values in each frame.

Check more video editing apps for Instagram

Part 3: How to Create a Stop Motion Videos with Life Lapse

You don’t have to be a skilled cinematographer to make a stop motion video using the Life Lapse app. Once you’ve installed and launched Life Lapse you should create a new project by tapping on the + icon. As soon as the camera loads you’ll be asked to choose if you would like to create a photo or a video project. Tap on the photo option and start taking photos of the objects or people you want to include in your stop motion video.

The app also grants you access to a broad range of tools that will make composing the shots easier or reduce the flickering effect. Even though Life Lapse doesn’t limit the maximum duration of the stop motion videos you can create with it, an Instagram story cannot be longer than 15 seconds. Furthermore, changing a video’s aspect ratio to 9:16 is recommended, as it will enable you to know exactly how your stop motion video is going to look like after you upload it to Instagram.

Part 4: Tips for Creating Stop Motion Videos for Instagram

The process of making a stop motion animation is not technically complicated since you just need to place your phone on a tripod and take a photo each time you move an object in the shot. Even so, working on a stop motion project requires previous preparations. Here are a few tips that will help you make a better stop motion animation video.

1. Develop a concept

What is your stop motion video about? This is the first and the most important question you will have to answer before you start making a stop motion video. Developing a concept will enable you to know which props you are going to need or how many actors you have to find before you can actually start shooting. Stop motion videos can be virtually about anything, and you should choose a story that will keep the audience interested from start to finish.

2. Shoot in studio conditions

Although it is not impossible to make a stop motion video in outdoor conditions, having control over sudden light changes is. That is why it is much better to shoot stop motion videos in studio-like conditions where you can easily adjust all the parameters in accordance with the demands of the project you’re working on. In addition, it is paramount to keep your phone perfectly steady, which is why it is better to mount it on a tripod than to shoot handheld.

Conclusion

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still under development and it may be some time before you can use it to create professional-looking videos. Apps like Over or Life Lapse are a much better option for all video content creators who would like to impress their audience with stop motion videos. Which app are you using to create stop motion videos? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Instagram’s announcement that the stop motion feature will become available in the Stories section created quite a buzz on the Internet, a while ago. In 2020, the feature remains relatively unknown to social media users, even though on paper it seemed promising.

Stop motion videos, are simply sequentially taken photos that create an illusion of movement once they are played one after the other. These types of videos are growing more popular on social media, as they can make Instagram stories or any other social media feed more interesting. You are at the right place if you would like to join video content creators who already produce stop motion videos because in this article we are going to show you how to make a stop motion video on Instagram.

Part 1: How to Make a Stop Motion Video on Instagram?

The technical side of making a stop motion video on Instagram is rather simple since you can enable this feature in just a few taps. After you launch the app, you should tap on the Camera icon in the upper left corner of the screen. The new window will open where you can choose the type of Instagram story you want to create, so you can pick to go live , record a video normally or use the app’s Boomerang feature.

You will find the Stop Motion option at the end of this menu, and after you tap on it you just have to press the white button in the middle of the toolbar that is located near the bottom of the screen in order to start taking pictures.

Currently, Instagram limits the number of photos you can take with the stop motion feature to ten. Tap on the Done button that is located at the top of the screen once you completed the process of making a stop motion video and then proceed to choose stickers you would like to include in the story you created. Press the Send To button and decide if you want to share the stop motion video to your Instagram or Facebook story or with some of your Instagram followers. ;

Check the ultimate guide about how to use Instagram Stories

Cons of Making Stop Motion Videos with Instagram

Even though Instagram’s new stop motion feature offers an easy way to make your stories more interesting, it still has a few downsides. Adding sound or music to stop motion videos you create with Instagram isn’t possible at the moment, and you can’t do much more other than downloading the video to your device.

Like all other Instagram stories, stop motion videos created with this app are only available for 24 hours if you don’t save them on your phone. Moreover, downloading the stories you create with Instagram ’s stop motion tool will enable you to edit them with video editing apps for iPhone and Android devices and post them to any social media platform you choose.

In addition, the maximum number of frames a stop motion video created with Instagram can have is limited to just ten.

Frequently Asked Questions: Why Can’t I See the Stop Motion Feature in Instagram Stories?

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still in its beta stage, which means that it isn’t available on all versions of the app. So, if you can’t see this option you must go to Google Play or Apps Store and install the version of Instagram that has this feature. If the issue persists, you should opt for some other stop motion app you can use free of charge. ;

Part 2: 3 Best Stop Motion Apps you can Use to Create Animated Videos for Instagram

You shouldn’t worry if the stop motion feature isn’t available on the version of Instagram you’re using, because there are so many apps that are equipped with this tool. With so many different options on the market, finding the app that provides you with all features you need to create stop motion videos can be a difficult task. That’s why we shortlisted the three best apps for iPhones and Android devices that enable you to make animated stop motion videos for Instagram.

1. Over

Price: Free, offers in-app purchase

Compatibility: iOS, Android

Over allows you to do much more than just create stop motion videos you can post on Instagram since it is equipped with a versatile set of tools that can help you improve the brand awareness on social media. There are more than 700 templates to choose from and each of them enables you to adjust your photos and videos to the social network’s demands. However, the free version of the app offers only limited capabilities, and you must upgrade to the Pro version if you want to have access to all photo and video editing tools Over have to offer.

2. Mojo

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

create stop motion video for IG in Mojo

Creating content for social media with Mojo is a simple process that can be completed in just three easy steps. You don’t even need a Mojo account to start creating stories with this app. All you have to do is select an animated template, import videos or photos and edit it before tapping on the share button. There are more than a hundred animated templates to choose from, so after you pick one, you just have to add text overlays , but you must purchase Mojo Pro if you want to change aspect ratios , duplicate stories or have access to all text styles and templates.

3. Life Lapse

Price: Free, offers in-app purchases

Compatibility: iOS , Android

Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker

The fact that more than a million video content creators and brands are using Life Lapse to make stop motion videos says a lot about the app’s capabilities. Unlike Over and Mojo, Life Lapse lets you set the exposure and focus locks, switch on a grid or use the ghosted image overlay. Besides capturing photos and videos, the app also allows you to import photos you want to include in the stop motion animation. Furthermore, even the free version of Life Lapse offers a variety of video editing tools that allow you to crop images or adjust saturation, brightness or white balance values in each frame.

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Part 3: How to Create a Stop Motion Videos with Life Lapse

You don’t have to be a skilled cinematographer to make a stop motion video using the Life Lapse app. Once you’ve installed and launched Life Lapse you should create a new project by tapping on the + icon. As soon as the camera loads you’ll be asked to choose if you would like to create a photo or a video project. Tap on the photo option and start taking photos of the objects or people you want to include in your stop motion video.

The app also grants you access to a broad range of tools that will make composing the shots easier or reduce the flickering effect. Even though Life Lapse doesn’t limit the maximum duration of the stop motion videos you can create with it, an Instagram story cannot be longer than 15 seconds. Furthermore, changing a video’s aspect ratio to 9:16 is recommended, as it will enable you to know exactly how your stop motion video is going to look like after you upload it to Instagram.

Part 4: Tips for Creating Stop Motion Videos for Instagram

The process of making a stop motion animation is not technically complicated since you just need to place your phone on a tripod and take a photo each time you move an object in the shot. Even so, working on a stop motion project requires previous preparations. Here are a few tips that will help you make a better stop motion animation video.

1. Develop a concept

What is your stop motion video about? This is the first and the most important question you will have to answer before you start making a stop motion video. Developing a concept will enable you to know which props you are going to need or how many actors you have to find before you can actually start shooting. Stop motion videos can be virtually about anything, and you should choose a story that will keep the audience interested from start to finish.

2. Shoot in studio conditions

Although it is not impossible to make a stop motion video in outdoor conditions, having control over sudden light changes is. That is why it is much better to shoot stop motion videos in studio-like conditions where you can easily adjust all the parameters in accordance with the demands of the project you’re working on. In addition, it is paramount to keep your phone perfectly steady, which is why it is better to mount it on a tripod than to shoot handheld.

Conclusion

Instagram’s stop motion feature is still under development and it may be some time before you can use it to create professional-looking videos. Apps like Over or Life Lapse are a much better option for all video content creators who would like to impress their audience with stop motion videos. Which app are you using to create stop motion videos? Leave a comment and let us know.

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Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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