What are Live Photos?
Live photos are a new type of image capture technology developed by Apple. They are short video clips that can be converted into still images. Live photos capture moments in time and can be played back like a mini video when viewed on an iOS device or Mac. Live photos are also incredibly easy to share with friends and family.
What Do You Need?
In order to make a video into a live photo, you will need an iOS device running iOS 9 or later, and a Mac computer running OS X 10.10.3 or later. You will also need a video file in either .MOV or .MP4 format. Additionally, you will need an app like Adobe Premiere Pro or iMovie to edit the video file before converting it into a live photo.
Steps to Convert a Video into a Live Photo
The process of converting a video into a live photo is fairly straightforward. First, open the video file in the editing software of your choice. Select the portion of the video you would like to turn into a live photo, and then export the video as an .MOV or .MP4 file. Next, open the video file in the Photos app on your iOS device or Mac. Select the video and then tap the ‘Share’ button. Finally, select ‘Live Photo’ from the sharing options, and the video will be converted into a live photo.
Editing the Live Photo
Once the video has been converted into a live photo, you can edit the photo in the Photos app. You can choose a key frame to be the still image for the live photo, as well as adjust the length of the video clip. You can also add various effects to the live photo such as looping, bouncing and long exposure.
Sharing the Live Photo
Once you have finished editing the live photo, you can share it with friends and family. On iOS devices, you can share the live photo via AirDrop, Messages, and other social media apps. On Mac computers, you can share the live photo via iCloud, Messages, email, and other social media apps.
Transferring the Live Photo to a Computer
If you want to transfer the live photo to a computer, you can do so by connecting your iOS device to the computer with a USB cable. After connecting the device, open the Photos app and select the live photo you would like to transfer. Then, click the ‘Export’ button and select the destination for the file. Finally, click the ‘Export’ button again to transfer the live photo to the computer.
Limitations of Live Photos
Live photos are a great way to capture and share special moments, but there are a few limitations. Live photos can only be shared with other iOS and Mac devices, and cannot be shared with other devices such as Android phones or Windows PCs. Additionally, live photos cannot be printed and must be shared digitally.
Conclusion
Live photos are a great way to capture special moments and share them with friends and family. They are easy to create and share, but have some limitations. With the right tools, you can easily convert any video into a live photo and share it with the world.