Episode 8: How to Turn Your Videos into a Flipbook (Motionbook)
Ever wanted to free your videos from the digital world and make them look great on paper? Now you can! Grab a 15-second clip from any of your Motionbox videos to create a Flipbook.
In this episode of Ask Eric, learn how to shoot or select a video that will make the best possible Flipbook.
Some videos look way better on paper than others. Here's a quick primer on how to choose the best clip for your Flipbook.
- Bright colors and good lighting always look great on video and in Flipbooks. Make sure that your subjects (people or objects) aren't lit from the back unless you want them to look like shadow puppets!
- Videos with a lot of fast movement tend to look really choppy in Flipbook form, so choose a clip where the movement is clear and slow. Videos that show people or objects moving closer and closer to the camera are particularly cool.
- Remember that Flipbooks are silent, so pick a video that is visually interesting. Try turning the sound off on your computer when you're picking a video: that can help you to see if it'll work or not!
- The videos that are the most fun are the ones that tell a story - anything that brings us into the world of that video. A single, complete action is best, especially if it has a surprising ending!
To recap, here's what makes a great Flipbook:
* Bright colors
* Lots of light
* People who are close to the camera
* A great story
Once you pick your video, making a Flipbook is simple. There's a link on every video play page, and the process of selecting your clip and personalizing the cover is easy and fun.
Ready to make your Flipbook? Get started here!
