In December 2020, Google Photos introduced the cinematic effect feature, transforming still photos into zoomed-in motion photos. According to a Google News Telegram channel notification, Google Photos is rolling out a similar cinematic effect, and users can choose which photos to apply the effect to. This feature is exclusively available for Google One subscribers and Pixel devices.
People who love to sharpen their creativity will be thrilled to hear about this update. Specifically, users can now select which scenes to apply the three-dimensional effect to, maintaining the original aspect ratio and quality up to 4K. This update was mentioned in an unofficial Google News telegram.
Another key benefit is that you can plan your shots, knowing you’ll apply the cinematic effect later. The effect creates a separate copy of the photo, showing the result with the date it was made rather than the original photo date. This feature is gradually rolling out to eligible users, primarily Google One subscribers with Pixel devices (Pixel 5 or newer) and those with Android 12 or above.
Here are the steps to add cinematic effects to your photos:
- Open the Google Photos app.
- Go to the Library tab.
- Tap on the Utility section.
- Select the “Cinematic Photo” option.
- Tap on the Create button.
- Choose an image and adjust the slider for the animation duration.
- Click Save, and you’re done.
These simple steps allow you to add cinematic effects to any still image. In addition to cinematic effects, Google Photos offers features like portrait light, blur, dynamics, color pop, HDR, and sky suggestions. The upcoming update has even more exciting features to try. So go ahead and explore the new additions to Google Photos!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I add cinematic effects to Google Photos?
You can do it as simply as usual by editing on your phone or following the steps mentioned above.
Q2. Where is the cinematic option in Google Photos?
It’s an option in the Google Photos app that adds motion and offers a three-dimensional scene view for still images on your phone.
Q3. Does the Google Pixel have a cinematic mode?
Yes, you can click on cinematic images in the Google Pixel 7 series.
Q4. How do I edit a photo in cinematic mode?
There is no hard rule for that; edit as you normally do.