The video is a tutorial by Peter MacKinnon on how to animate photos within Photoshop to create a 2.5D parallax effect. He explains that this method has been popularized by many people and is not a new invention.
MacKinnon starts by explaining the concept of the 2.5D parallax effect. He uses an image of himself standing in front of Lake Louise as an example. He explains that the foreground is moving at a different pace and transforming at a different size than the background, creating a trippy, almost 3D effect.
He then moves on to the process of creating this effect. He first selects an image with a clear foreground and background. He uses the pen tool in Photoshop to select an area on the photo to start zooming in. He then copies this selection, pastes it onto a new layer, and uses the content-aware fill to fill in the background. He also uses the clone stamp tool to tighten up the edges.
Once the image is prepared, he creates a new document with the same size as the original image. He then pulls in the other document and scales it to fit the new document. He converts the layers to smart objects, which allows him to scale the image without losing quality.
He then creates a video timeline and animates the foreground and background separately. He uses keyframes to create the animation, adjusting the size and position of the foreground and background to create the parallax effect.
Finally, he exports the video and saves it to his desktop. He encourages viewers to try this method on their own photos and to post the resulting animations on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
The video ends with MacKinnon expressing his hope that viewers found the tutorial useful and encouraging them to subscribe to his channel and like the video.
1. The speaker, Peter MacKinnon, is discussing a method to animate photos within Photoshop, creating a 2.5D parallax effect.
2. The method involves using images with a clear foreground and background, which makes it easier to cut out and animate.
3. The speaker uses the pen tool in Photoshop to select an area on the photo to start zooming in.
4. The speaker then copies the selected area, pastes it onto a new layer, and uses the content aware fill feature to fill in the background.
5. The speaker uses the clone stamp tool to clone and stamp the area, tightening up the edges.
6. The speaker then creates a new document with the same size as the original photo and converts the layers to smart objects.
7. The speaker uses the transform stopwatch tool to create keyframes for the foreground and background, creating a parallax effect.
8. The speaker then exports the video, choosing a render video option.
9. The speaker suggests that viewers can use the new method to animate their photos and post them on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.