Make Your Church Photos More ENGAGING - How to Create a Photo Boomerang in Premiere Pro

Creating engaging content for your church can be challenging, but this video offers a simple and effective technique to make your church photos more dynamic and engaging. By creating a photo boomerang in Premiere Pro, you can transform your static images into captivating looping videos that are perfect for social media sharing.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Photo Boomerang

1. Shoot Burst Photos

Start by taking a series of burst photos. This will provide you with multiple frames that can be used to create a smooth looping effect.

2. Edit Photos in Lightroom

Import your burst photos into Lightroom. Edit the first photo to your liking, then copy the edit settings to the rest of the photos in the sequence. This ensures consistency across all images.

3. Export Photos

Once all photos are edited, export them from Lightroom.

4. Import Photos into Premiere Pro

Open Premiere Pro and create a new project. Import your edited photos into the project.

5. Create a Vertical Sequence

Create a new vertical sequence in Premiere Pro to match the format you want for social media.

6. Add Photos to Timeline

Select all your photos and drop them into the timeline. Set the frame size to match your sequence.

7. Adjust Photo Duration

Change the duration of each photo to 3-5 frames, which is the optimal length for a smooth boomerang effect. You can do this by selecting all photos, right-clicking, and choosing "Speed/Duration."

8. Copy and Reverse Photos

Make a copy of all the photos on the timeline. Reverse the order of the copied photos so that the first photo becomes the last and vice versa.

9. Trim Duplicate Frames

To avoid repetition, delete the first and last photos of the reversed set. This ensures the boomerang effect loops seamlessly.

10. Nest the Sequence

Nest the entire sequence if you need to make further adjustments like cropping or rotating. Nesting allows you to apply changes to all photos simultaneously.

11. Add Sound Effects or Music

Enhance your photo boomerang by adding sound effects or music. This can make the video more engaging and enjoyable for viewers.

12. Export and Share

Finally, export your photo boomerang and share it on Instagram, TikTok, or other social media platforms. This creates a dynamic and engaging piece of content for your church’s social media pages.

Conclusion

Creating a photo boomerang in Premiere Pro is a fantastic way to make your church photos more engaging. By following these simple steps, you can produce high-quality looping videos that capture attention on social media.