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Cinemagraph ~ An innovative change in photography.
Videotapes gave way to digital versatile discs (DVD); audio compact discs (CD) gave way to I-pod, television sets gave way to plasma screens, 2-D effects gave way to 3-D effects and all..... seems the world of technology and gadgets is constantly undergoing changes. The latest trend in the world of photography is an astounding introduction of photographs with slight motional movements in them invented by a pair of shrewd U.S. photographers named Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck. As per my research, many Internet articles related this brilliant duo's invention to Harry Potter films which is obvious since we are reminded of the people and objects moving in or flying from magical posters, portraits and books shown in Harry Potter films. Cinemagraphs are the merger of photographs and videos into the type of technical invention that would soon storm the world with its fresh and ultra-modern approach to photography.
The people behind the creation of cinemagraphs
I searched for the creators of this amazing innovation. I found out that the creators are Kevin Burg, a visual graphics artist who formed the team with Jamie Beck, a photographer to work on the unique combination of video and photography. Using GIF formats, they produced the specialized image which they termed as cinemagraph. In their case, the cinemagraph strikes a balance between recurring movements of a single element or few elements of a photograph and silence of the rest of the photograph. These creators also appeared in some of their cinemagraphs. According to my research, this had been started in early 2011 in these inventors's news and fashion photography.
Note: The term cinemagraph is not new and was used by Albert Maysle and late David Maysle, the veteran documentary film-makers. In this case, the cinemagraphs were considered as film stills.
YouTube video of two creators of cinemagraphs - Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck
Visit Wikipedia and see this picture comes to life!
Visit Cinemagraph on Wikipedia:
How I stumbled upon these wondrous moving pictures!
Some months ago, while I was busy researching for web-design for my office, believe it or not, I suddenly imagined a moving picture, say, a fish bowl on the table in a living room with the stillness of an entire picture except a fish swimming in a recurring manner. I jumped at this somewhat exciting idea and surfed the net for moving pictures. This directed me to an impressive set of cinemagraphs. I was stunned by many wonderful cinemagraphs displayed by Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck. I admired this pair of geniuses for conjuring up these cinemagraphs and brought them to action. I showed my father, with whom I am working, these cinemagraphs and he was impressed by them. However, the web-designers, though inspired by these cinemagraphs, told that it would take a long time to compress the photographs with video using GIF formats. We must also have to credit Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck. These cinemagraphs are yet to be noticed worldwide.
Want to create a cinemagraph?
Though I am not an expert at photograph editing, I investigated a lot over the creation of cinemagraphs and also learnt from professional web designers on the production of cinemagraphs. I observed that Kevin Burg and Jamie Beck, with their perceptive brilliance, incorporated GIF formats to ensure the result of formation of cinemagraphs which eventually succeeded. After this achievement came into notice, many cinemagraph tutorials mushroomed and web designers and image-makeover conscious people still tried to get the full hang of this somewhat complicated photographic technique. Some complained of ineffective tutorials and lack of fast photography speed required for cinemagraphs. The web-designers with whom I discussed, stated that using GIF files to create cinemagraphs is quite a tough task. If any of you are an adept photograph editor or have learnt some tricks of adjusting the videos, then you may be capable of creating a cinemagraph.
Imagine if cinemagraphs dominate our life in the near future!
How it feels if you log into Facebook or HubPages and see your profile picture or avatar smiling or waving in a sort of slow motion at you! If you hang cinemagraphs at your house, you would be surrounded by many periodically moving photographs. It would be like living in a bizarrely virtual world! If you are a fan of latest technical trends, go ahead and possess the cinemagraphs. They sure add an unparalleled look to your home, especially if your home décor is modern. We are awestruck by 3-D effects or proudly show off our latest gadgets, then having framed cinemagraphs will be no exception when it comes to being in vogue.
Copyrights © 2012 By Ishwaryaa Dhandapani
A list of what to dos:
- Visit Photoshop CS5 and learn the tricks of how to create a cinemagraph.
Note: Check out these sites
- Cinemagraph Tutorial - fernandojbaez.com
- www.cinegif.com
- Do it by trial and error method.
- Visit the blog sites of these inventors of cinemagraphs.
- kevin.tumblr.com
- fromme-toyou.tumblr.com
- Attend advanced photography or video classes and gain some experience which would help you in obtaining some unique ideas in forming the cinemagraphs.
- You can take help from your friends or relatives who are skilled in both photography and videos.
- Look closely at the list of cinemagraphs and then let your brain operate well in the technical arena.
Note: Check out these sites:
- cinemagraphs.com
- weburbanist.com/2011/05/04/moving-pictures-stunning-photographs-brought-to-life
- CinemagraphCollection.Com
Do you want to wake up to a cinemagraph on your bedroom wall?
YouTube Video: Cinemagraphs by Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg
Another YouTube video of cinemagraphs
Third YouTube video of cinemagraphs
A related hub by the reputed hubber
Please visit the wonderfully-written and helpful follow-up hub http://docmo.hubpages.com/video/Cinemagraph-The-Magic-of-Moving-Pictures by Docmo who is an established hubber and his engaging hubs have always provided a wealth of information.
Comments
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@ lindacee: Hi, thank you for the visit & encouraging comment. Cinemagraph are indeed spectacular inventions in the field of photography. Happy Hubbing! Take care
Interesting! I had heard of this and seen a few, but the examples you have included in this Hub are spectacular! Great Hub. Enjoyable reading AND viewing!
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@ Sunshine625: Hi, good to see you. Thank you for the third visit and amazing comment. Happy Hubbing! Take care
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@ teaches12345: Hi, thank you for the visit & engaging comments. Even I admired this latest technology of movement in photos and the whole concept is indeed novel. Happy Hubbing! Take care
This is one "amazing" hub! :)
I love the technology of movement in these photos. I peeked in the Wikipedia grass pic and it was pretty amazing. Interesting article and well done.
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@ Indian Chef: Hi, thank you for the visit & very engaging+encouraging comments. Cinemagraph is the latest trend in the field of photography which made some photography enthusiasts notice. Happy Hubbing! Take care
Ishwaryaa22, you would laugh at me if you knew I still use old Film Camera , though i can get digital camera from friends when I want to, like taking some pictures for some of my hubs. But this is very good hub. Your hub have opened my eyes about what level a person can take photography to. Voting it up and tweeting.
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@ Jools99: Hi, thank you for the second visit and read. I am honored. Please let me know after you mastered this innovative type of photography and I am sure that you create wonderful cinemagraphs. Happy New Year to you & your loved ones. Take care
Let this be your 100th comment on this hub - still a great article, coming back to look at it again; I am determined to learn how to master this (sometime in the future!)
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@ Millionaire Tips: Hi, yes one can create cinemagraphs provided one is technically-savvy and well-informed of this latest trend in the photography field. All the best. Happy Hubbing! Take care
That is just so amazing and how wonderful that we can make it ourselves. Thanks for the link and info. Technology is great! Voted up.
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@ wheelinallover: Hi, thank you for the visit & read. Yes, this technology is new and happening. Happy hubbing. Take care
I am not sure if there is an application for these among my business associates. Believe me if there is one, one of them will figure it out.
This technology is new to me, so thank you for sharing. I will return the favor.
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@ Vinaya Ghimire: Hi, it is an honor to get the second visit from you. Thank you a lot. Happy Hubbing! Take care
Ishwaryaa,
this is useful and informative hub. I'm sharing this socially.
Cheers
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@ jainimus: Thank you for the visit and the read. Take care
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@ mary615: Hi, thank you for the visit & for your encouraging comments. Cinemagraph is the latest trend in the field of photography and it made a huge impact recently. Take care
Thank you for sharing the history of Cinemagraph. Shared with followers.
Oh, my....I can't imagine! I'm not up on the lastest things in technology, and this is the first time I have heard of this. I find it very interesting. Great Hub....I voted it UP, and shared to followers and all the ususal places. Mary
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@ Sunshine625: Hi, thank you a lot for the birthday wishes. You made my day, my friend! Happy Hubbing!
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@ Draigcoch: Hi, thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. Take care
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@ Curiad: Thank you for the read and for your encouraging comments, Sir. As you are technically-savvy, I am very sure that you are able to create amazing cinemagraphs just as you created amazing digital art. All th best. Take care
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@ John Sarkis: Hi, good to see you. Cinemagraph is the current trend in the world of photography. It is very kind of Jools to share this. Thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. Take care
(8/22) Happy Birthday Ish ;-)
Yet again another wonderous job well done by you.
Thank you for sharing x
This is very interesting, thank you for sharing it, You did a great job of laying out the Hub as well.
Hi ishwaryaa22, and what a great hub this is.
I loved your hub. Before I read your hub, I had no idea any of this was even possible.
Voted up and away
John
PS. Thanks for sharing Jools
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@ unknown spy: Hi, this is indeed an exciting kind of innovation in photography and I have observed that many people like to welcome new and interesting changes in photography. Thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. Take care
Very exciting and challenging hub. I know a lot of people can benefit on this.
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@ sgbrown: Hi, thank you for the visit & for your encouraging comments. This exciting innovation came into existence only a year ago and hopefully it will be put into more use, provided people have sufficient technical knowledge of cinemagraph and know how to use it well. Have a nice weekend! Take care
This is so cool! I had no idea something like this was really possible. You explained this very well. Voted up, interesting and sharing. Have a wonderful day! :)
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@ Jools99: Hi, yes they are indeed amazing! You can give this unusual art a try. All the best. Thank you for the read & for your encouraging comments. Take care
I think these are amazing -it's like living art. So unusual. Great hub.
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@ vespawoolf: Hi, yes you are right about the cinemagraphs being the wave of the future. You can master this so-said complicated photographic technique and at the same time do not duplicate it at all! All the best. Take care
It sounds like cinemagraphs are the wave of the future! Thank you for your enthusiastic description. I don't hope to duplicate such a complicated photographic technique, but I enjoyed reading about it. Voted up and shared.
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@ Vellur: Hi, yes you are right about cinemagraphs that change the whole perspective of photography. Thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. Take care
Great hub, interesting and informative. Cinemagraphs changes the whole perspective of a photograph. Voted up.
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@ Sunshine625: Hi, thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. I have read Docmo's hub and it is wonderfully written. Docmo is a very talented hub-author. Take care
Fabulous hub! Docmo's hub sent me your way and I'm glad he did. I'm very impressed with your creative and clever article!:)
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@ WhydThatHappen: Welcome to HubPages. I agree with you that cinemagraph is cool technology. I am not disappointed at all. In fact, I am happy to know that moving pictures do exist now thanks to these brilliant creators! They surely already came up with the idea long back. Hats off to these masterminds behind the creation of cinemagraphs! Thank you for the visit and sharing your engaging views. Take care
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@ Docmo: Hi, thank you for alerting me about the sudden termination of this video by its uploader - this video message mentioned that this video uploader closed his account and is no longer available. So I found another video from another uploader and here it is now working. Sure, sure you can create your video hub of cinemagraphs and you can link this hub to your hub. I am honoured and I would like to learn more from you in case of cinemagraphs as you are the master of comprehensive and well-researched information presented in your engaging hubs. Yes, from your encounter with Harry Potter Wizarding World, Harry Potter films are one of the so-called first to have introduced moving pictures/photographs. All the best. Take care.
Ishwaryaa, As hubpages don't accept animated tools I 've been inspired to create a video hub of cinemagraphs . Would you mind if I add a link to this hub on mine? (FYI the youtube video you've linked seems no longer active) Thanks again.
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@ radhikasree: Hi, yes you are right. Cinemagraph would be the next big thing in the world of photography. Thank you for the visit and sharing your insightful views. Take care
ishwaryaa- i always love learning about new tech. Especially when it is associated with creativity. This is a wonderful intro to the world of cinemagraph. I visited the Hogwarts exhibit in the 'Wizarding world of Harry Potter' ( Universal studios, Orlando) where the castle portraits are mini cinemagraphs just like in the films- thanks for this comprehensive intro! you're a star!
Cool technology, but you must have been a bit disappointed to discover that someone else had already taken off with your idea! It would be exciting to think of such a simple yet resounding concept
Cinemagraph may be the next invention that may occupy a dignified position in the world of photography with animation. Your research is worthy for those who go with the trend and I appreciate it!
Voted up and useful.
Thanks for SHARING.
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@ rahul0324: Hi, thank you for the visit and for your encouraging comments. I myself have no idea who voted this funny but still I have NO problem with this. Everyone have their own opinions regarding my hubs and I accept and respect them. Take care, Rahul.
This is such useful and interesting information! I do not understand who voted this funny...
Great hub my friend!!
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@ molometer: Hi. Yes, you are completely right. Technology keeps growing and so are innovative ideas in this field, cinemagraph being one of them. Thank you for the visit and sharing your insightful views. Take care.
A very interesting idea and hub. Technology never stops it would seem. These new ideas will be good for so many different functions.
Thanks for sharing this innovation. I am sure we will all be using it soon.
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@ Sannel: Hi, thank you for the visit and sharing your refreshing views. Good to hear that this triggered the interest in you. Once you created the cinemagraph, please let me know. All the best. Take care.
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@ Dolores Monet: Hi, good to hear that you found them compelling. Once you create the cinemagraphs, please let me know. All the best. Take care.
This was quite fascinating. I really enjoyed to read this well-written and well-researched hub. The video was great as well. This has opened up a new possibility in photography for me. Thank you. Sharing and voted up.
I've never heard of such a thing and find them quite compelling. Though some seem weird. But I did love the picture of the bike with just the grass moving, subtle and somehow moving. I will check some of these sites out. Voted up!
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@ Jackjones0111: Hi! Welcome to HubPages. Thank you for the visit and your encouraging comments. Take care.
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@ internetgeek: Hi. Welcome to HubPages. Look like you have a good knowledge of technology and I am sure you can create the cinemagraph immediately. All the best. Thank you for reading and sharing your insightful views. Take care.
hi ishwaryaa.. your hub is really interesting ....
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@ Claudio Tello: Hi. Thank you for visiting and your encouraging comments. Yes, you are absolutely right. New developments created by brilliant people arrive on the scene beyond our expectations. Take care.
Awesome! This is really interesting and informative Hub. Yes, Technology is being advanced and thus new gadgets and innovations are being introduced. You made it very clear and easy to understand. Thanks for sharing and voted up :)
Wow, so many new developments and creative people around the world… it’s hard to keep up!! Very interesting…..
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@ learner365: Hi, thank you for reading and sharing your engaging views. You are very capable of creating cinemagraphs. All the best. Take care.
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@ Maralexa: Hi, thank you for visiting and sharing your invigorating views. Good to hear that this triggered the interest in you. Please let me know once you created the cinemagraphs. All the best. Take care.
This is interesting and very different. I was unaware about Cinemagraph.Thanks for sharing the information and i will now look forward to search and research on it more.
My vote up and awesome !!!
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@ Sherry Hewins: Hi, thank you for visiting and your encouraging comments. Good to hear that you like to try this innovative aspect of photography. You are very smart and capable! All the best. Take care.
Wow! This is amazing! Nice hub, very inspirational topic. Thanks so much for sharing this information. I would love to try this.
Voted up, etc.
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@ tammyswallow: Hi, thank you for visiting and sharing your insightful views. Take care.
Voted up an interesting, I really need to try this out. Thanks for the informative hub.
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@ Cyndi10: Hi, thank you for reading and sharing your insightful views. Good to hear that this hub triggered interest in you since photography is your hobby. You are very capable of creating cinemagraphs - please follow the tutorial and site mentioned above. Also you can do the trial and error method till you succeed. All the best. Take care.
This is an excellent look into the trends of cinematography! Very interesting and well written!
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@ barbergirl28: Hi, yes you are right. Photography as the medium is growing lately. Thank you for the visit and sharing your interesting views. Take care.
This sounds like a really neat development in photography. I love to take pictures on the very amateur level. Still, if it's not too complicated it would be cool to add. From the comments, it looks as if some hubbers are already using this technique. Thanks for sharing such and interesting subject.
I have always been infatuated with moving pictures - they are so cool. It will be interesting to see what comes out of photography in the future - especially since digital is on the uprise and so many people are getting into editing their photos. Great hub.. very informative!
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@ prasetio30: I agree with u that photography is expanding rapidly in terms of innovation - 3D, then cinemagraph and next....who knows what will happens tomorrow! Thank you for reading and sharing your insightful views. Take care.
Very informative hub. I love photography and this is amazing innovation. Photography is growing rapidly, lately. Thanks for share with us. Good job and rated up!
Prasetio
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@ kelleyward: Thank you for the visit and sharing your interesting views. You got good vision of the near future! I agree with you about cinemagraphs being the next "normal" everyday activity. Take care.
Interesting and a little strange to me. I can't imagine a world like this but now that you've opened my eyes I can see that in a decade this could be the next "normal" everyday activity. Voted up, awesome, and shared!
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@ Marcy Goodfleisch: Hi, this is indeed a good question! The world keeps on changing and so are technology and other advanced fields. I guess that some more brilliant people invent something more advanced than cinemagraphs in the future! Who knows what will happen tomorrow! Thank you for the read and encouraging comments. Take care.
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@ Ruchira : Hi, thank you for the read and your encouraging comments. Hope this hub is helpful to you and once you create cinemagraphs, please let me know. Take care.
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@ Vinaya Ghimire: Wow! You already have used this wonderful technique! You are indeed a genius! Thank you for reading and sharing your engaging views. Take care.
Really interesting advances in photography! Doesn't this make you wonder what will happen next, and ten years after that, and after another ten years?
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@ kgala0405: thank you for the visit and sharing your engaging views. Seems you are good in photography and you are already filled with ideas in creating cinemagraphs. Please also visit www.cinegif.com, as suggested by one hubber above in the comment-section. Once you created them, let me know. All the best. Good to hear that this hub triggered interest in you. Take care.
wow great information ishwaryaa and well researched.
voted way up as useful and interesting and sharing :)
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@ tillsontitan: Hi, good to hear that you like this fascinating combination. It will soon become widespread. Let me know once you have them. Thank you for the visit and your encouraging comments. Take care.
Nicely reviewed. I have used this tool, it is wonderful.
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@ pedrn44: Hi, Good to hear that you found this information helpful. Thank you for reading and sharing your engaging views. Take care.
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@ Sandy Frost: Thank you for the read and enlightening me with your insightful views on this latest technical trend. You are right - the cinemagraph will soon become the next big thing in the field of photography! Take care.
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@ alocsin: Cinemagraph is the latest addition to the world of photography and would soon make a splash! Thank you for the visit and sharing your engaging viewpoints. Take care.
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@ Brett.Tescol: Hi, yes it is a new term. I came upon this fresh concept and its clever creators a few months ago. I am fascinated with these cinemagraphs and according to research, they would be acknowledged worldwide soon. Thank you for the visit and your insightful comments. Take care.
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@ Frank Rich: thank you for the visit and sharing your insightful views. Also a very special thanks to you for introducing me to www.cinegif.com. I included this in this hub. This surely will be very helpful to fellow- hubbers. Take care.
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@ Hezekiah: Hi, thank you for your encouraging comments. We see that this is a new and interesting concept. Good to hear that this hub triggered your interest right away! Take care.
This is a a really cool effect. I wonder if if would be possible to do something similar with multiple photos shot rapidly and then using Photoshop's animation feature. This is inspiring, I think I have a few new ideas that I want to explore. Thanks for sharing, voted up and awesome!
Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg are true geniuses of this new and rapidly expanding art form. To see more of these type of images - and a simple, automated software solution for producing them for yourself - visit www.cinegif.com
How fantastic is this? I love pictures and movies...what a stunning combination really making the photos come to life, watching the candles burn or the leaves rustle! I hope this becomes as widespread as photographs! Voted this up, useful, and interesting.
How fascinating! I found this hub very interesting and loved the video as well. Thanks so much for all the great information. Voted up, interesting and shared:)
Surely, it becomes an adorable experience while watching a photo scenery of a waterfall quenching the river's surface in a consistent motion. It is quite possible that corporate segments'll adopt this technology soon for their next advertisement campaigns as few of them have already started implementing it.
I didn't realize that this art form had a particular name. I'd always thought it was simply a way of presenting business information. Voting this Up and Interesting.
It's a new term to me, but I know exactly what you mean and there are some awesome examples out there! Although, I confess I never even considered actually creating one.
Shared, up and interesting.
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@ Nell Rose: Thank you for reading and sharing your invigorating views. You are fascinated with unique things and it showed in your hubs! Good to know that this hub showed you the latest part of photography. Let me know once you created the cinemagraph. Take care.
Excellent, I definitely wanna start getting into this. Nice hub.
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