Parallax Animation
Adding depth to still photos by separating layers and moving them at different speeds, a popular documentary effect.
- Price
- From $45.00 per finished minute
- Free trial
- A 30-second cut from your own footage, no card, no commitment.
What to send us
Still photos, the story or documentary context, which elements should move and the length of each shot.
What you get back
Parallax shots created by separating foreground and background layers and moving them at different speeds for depth.
What to check before you sign off
Check the edges around separated subjects as the camera moves. Missing background or visible cut lines appear behind people when layers slide apart.
Part of Motion Graphics. How the work runs and what it costs across the family are set out in the video editing & production guide.
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