Mirrored Compositions & Animated .gifs

Mirrored Compositions

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

Go to Adobe Express and log in or sign up.
On the home page, click “Video”
Set Dimensions: Choose a format that works for your project:
- Square (1:1) for social media.
- Widescreen (16:9) for presentations or screens.
Name the project (e.g., Mirrored Image GIF 1).

Step 2: Upload Images

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

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.
Repeat for Images 2 and 3:
- Each image fades in, stays visible briefly, and fades out before transitioning to the next.
Timing Settings:
- Adjust the time for each fade (e.g., 2–3 seconds).
- Use consistent timing for smooth transitions.

Step 4: Loop the Sequence

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

Step 6: Export the .mov

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

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.