Mirrored Compositions & Animated .gifs

Animated Sequence: 

Create moving images in Adobe Express from your mirrored compositions

.gif plays on its own loop

.mov does not

Step 1: Choose a video project

1. Go to Adobe Express and log in or sign up.

2. On the home page, click “Video”

3. Set Dimensions: Choose a format that works for your project:

   • Square (1:1) for social media.

   • Widescreen (16:9) for presentations or screens.

4. Name the project (e.g., Mirrored Image GIF 1).

Step 2: Upload Images

1. Click "Add" > "Photo", then upload the first image.

2. Repeat for the second and third images. (the 3 you made from 1)

   • Align and position them as needed to ensure they are centered for a seamless blend.

Step 3: Apply Transitions

1. Select the first image in the timeline.

   • Go to "Animation" in the right-hand panel.

   • Apply a Fade In effect for the entrance and Fade Out for the exit.

2. Repeat for Images 2 and 3:

   • Each image fades in, stays visible briefly, and fades out before transitioning to the next.

3. Timing Settings:

   • Adjust the time for each fade (e.g., 2–3 seconds).

   • Use consistent timing for smooth transitions.

Step 4: Loop the Sequence

1. After Image 3 fades out, return to Image 1 to create a seamless loop:

   • Rearrange the timeline (Image 3 → Image 2 → Image 1) or duplicate the first set.

   • Apply similar fade effects in reverse order.

Step 5: Preview and Adjust

1. Click Preview to ensure transitions flow smoothly.

2. Adjust the timing or animation effects if needed for a polished look.

Step 6: Export the .mov

1. Click "Download" and choose ".mov" as the format.

   • Set quality to medium or high, depending on your needs.

   • Video 1: mirrored images (3) from 1st pic

   • Video 2: mirrored images (3) from 2nd pic

   • Video 3: mirrored images (3) from 3rd pic

Step 7: Convert .mov to .gif and Post to padlet

1. Upload each .mov to the Adobe .gif converter

2. Download the .gif and add to padlet

Design Tips

• Color Harmony: Use the same color filter on all images for a cohesive look.

• Mirror Effect: If applicable, flip images horizontally for a mirrored theme.

• Subtle Animations: Keep transitions simple (fade-in/out) to avoid visual clutter.