In today’s digital landscape, capturing moments through photography is just the beginning. Imagine bringing your images to life by adding sound—creating what we call “singing photos.” This innovative concept allows you to combine visual storytelling and augmented reality creation with auditory experiences, making your content more engaging and memorable. In this article, compelled by the Stories AR team, how you can create your own singing photos.
What is a Singing Photo?
A singing photo is an image that is paired with an audio track, enhancing the emotional impact of the visual content. Whether it’s a beautiful landscape accompanied by the sounds of nature or a cherished memory with a personal voiceover, singing photos can elevate your storytelling.
Step 1: Choose Your Photo
Start by selecting a photo that resonates with you. It could be a stunning landscape, a candid moment, or even an artistic shot. The key is to choose an image that evokes emotions you want to convey through sound.
Step 2: Record Your Sound
Next, think about the audio that will accompany your photo. Here are some ideas:
• Background Music: Choose a melody that complements the mood of your image.
• Nature Sounds: If your photo is outdoors, consider adding sounds like birds chirping or water flowing.
• Voice Recording: Share a personal story or insight related to the photo.
You can use built-in voice recording apps on your smartphone or audio editing software to capture high-quality sound.
Step 3: Use Apps to Create Singing Photos
Several applications can help you seamlessly combine your images and audio. Here are some popular options:
1. Pixaloop
• Pixaloop allows you to animate your photos and add sound. You can create dynamic effects and overlay audio tracks, perfect for social media content.
2. Adobe Spark Post
• With Adobe Spark Post, you can create stunning graphics and incorporate audio. It’s user-friendly and ideal for crafting visually appealing posts for LinkedIn and other platforms.
3. Lifelapse
• Lifelapse enables you to create animations and add sound, turning your photos into engaging stories. This app is great for creating unique video content from your images.
4. Quik
• GoPro’s Quik app lets you compile photos into videos with music. It’s straightforward and offers a variety of templates to enhance your storytelling.
Step 4: Export and Share
Once you’ve created your singing photo, export it in the desired format — most apps allow you to save your creation as a video or GIF. You can then share it on social media, or even use it in presentations to make your content stand out.
By the way, you can transfer your favourite photos for free on the Stories AR platform, check the details here.
