Some may say that TikTok effects have come a long way over the past few years. Those people are right. They are getting so realistic that some people are starting to get just a little bit creeped out. With the release of the Photo Animation effect on TikTok, some users believe TikTok may have gone too far. The photo animation filter on TikTok will take your completely straight face and make it appear as though you are looking around the room and grinning. No matter how still you keep your face, the filter will make it look like you are looking side to side and grinning.
The effect can also be used to make pictures move. When used on a photograph this filter makes it look like the picture is moving. This effect is so realistic and is equally cool, scary and at times emotional. In this guide we will get you everything you need to know about the photo animation effect on TikTok. This includes how to get the photo animation filter on TikTok, how to use the photo animation filter on TikTok and even share some fun ways to use the photo animation effect on TikTok.
What is the TikTok effect that makes pictures look alive?
You have likely seen, or at least heard about, a filter that can take a picture or your straight face and make it look like your eyes are blinking and moving side to side. In addition to making your eyes blink and move this filter also makes your face appear to move to the side and even grin. Yeah, I’m creeped out as I am writing this out. So what is the TikTok filter that makes it look like your eyes are looking around and blinking? The name of the effect is photo animation. This filter was created to allow TikTok users to bring photographs of people to life. Sort of like a messed up digital version Frankenstein. While the photo animation filter makes pictures come to life it can also be interesting to use on your face. Just stare with a straight face into this filter and watch your face start doing things that you have no control of. Honestly it is a little strange but you’ve just got to try it.
How to make pictures move on TikTok
Using the photo animation effect on TikTok is one of the hottest trends on TikTok right now. If you want to hop on this trend and use the TikTok filter that makes pictures look alive, here is how you can get your paws on it. Getting the photo animation TikTok filter is not to complicated but some people may have trouble finding it. First things first, make sure your TikTok app is up to date. Then follow these easy steps.
- Once you are up to date open up the effects list by tapping on the effects button to the left of the record button.
- Now that you are in the effects list, tap on the trending tab. This is the tab that will automatically be opened.
- Look for the photo animation icon. It is circled in red in the image below.
- Start making your pictures look alive. Or making creepy faces with your own face.
Once you have the photo animation effect on TikTok that makes photos come to life, turn the camera around on your own face first and do a straight face. You will notice that your eyes blink and your pupils move to look to the side. While all of this action is going on with your eyes, your mouth will also grin and go back to a straight face. Honestly when you use the photo animation effect on your face it sort of makes you look drunk but that is besides the point.
How to make pictures look alive on TikTok
Making your pictures or photographs come to life on TikTok is as easy as using the photo animation filter. Just follow the directions above to pull up the effect then start using it. The effect is extremely easy to use and will make any picture look like it is a real person. Just point your phone’s camera at the photograph and let the filter do all the work. You can record the effect and either post it on TikTok or download it to share on other social media platforms. A really interesting thing that I have seen on TikTok is people using the filter on pictures of lost loved ones or pictures of historic figures. Using the TikTok effect that makes pictures move can bring back emotional memories which may be an emotional experience. However you decide to use the photo animation effect, you will likely get some solid entertainment out of it.
Comment below if you have any questions about how to get the TikTok effect that makes pictures look alive. Also feel free to share some of the creative ways you have used the photo animation effect in your TikTok videos.