How to Make Stop Motion Videos in Instagram

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Play Store or App Store.

   The easiest way to create a stop-motion video for Instagram is to use an app called Flipagram, available for free for Android and iPhone. ,,,, You can also find Flipagram in your list of apps.,, You can enter a username and password, or sign in with your Facebook or Google account., This will open the New Flipagram screen., This allows Flipagram to use your pictures and camera., The easiest way to do stop-motion is to string together a sequence of still images., Hold your camera so that you can clearly see the image you're trying to capture.
   
   For best results when creating a stop-motion video, mount your phone on a tripod or other stand to keep it stable and ensure that each shot is lined up properly. , You'll see it added to a list of previews at the top of the screen., Slightly move the subject so that it is transitioning to the next point., You'll see it added in the preview list after the first shot., If you're shooting for 12 frames per second, you'll need 720 pictures to complete the entire time., You'll see this in the upper-right corner.,, This will format the video for Instagram.,, You'll see this at the bottom of the preview., A quicker speed will result in a smoother video., You can search for music to add from Flipagram's online database., This will display the various filter options that can change the colors of your video.
   
   Some effects require that music be added first.,, You'll need to turn this option off in order to share the video to Instagram:
   Android
   - Turn off the Post to Flipagram slider.
   
   This will display the other sharing options. iPhone
   - Tap the Post to Your Followers option to turn it off.
   
   You'll see the Save as Hidden option appear at the bottom. , Once you've turned off posting to Flipagram, the process for sharing to Instagram is a little different for Android and iPhone.
   
   You'll need to have Instagram installed for it to appear:
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   - Tap Instagram in the list of apps that appears at the bottom.
   
   If you don't see it in the quick list, tap More and then select it from your list of apps.
   
   Tap the → button in the upper-right corner after selecting Instagram. iPhone
   - Tap Save as Hidden and then tap Instagram.
   
   If you don't see it listed, tap See More.
   
   Tap Next to open the video in Instagram.
   
   Tap Open if prompted by your iPhone. , The video will be loaded in Instagram now, and you'll be shown the available effects.
   
   Tap any you want to add, and then tap Next when you're done., This will post it for all of your followers to see.
   
   You can add a caption first if you'd like, or choose to send it directly to someone.
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   Step 2: Tap the Search bar or tab.

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   Step 3: Search for flipagram.

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   Step 4: Tap Install or Get next to Flipagram.

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   Step 5: Tap Open after Flipagram installs.

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   Step 6: Tap Create Account.

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   Step 7: Create a new account.

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   Step 8: Tap the + button after signing in.

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   Step 9: Tap Allow for any permission requests that appear.

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    Step 10: Tap Camera.

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    Step 11: Line up the subject of your stop-motion video.

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    Step 12: Tap the large round button to take a picture.

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    Step 13: Adjust the subject for the next picture.

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    Step 14: Tap the round button again to take the second picture.

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    Step 15: Continue taking pictures until you have enough frames for your video.

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    Step 16: Tap the → button.

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    Step 17: Tap the Format button.

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    Step 18: Tap the Square option.

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    Step 19: Tap Next.

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    Step 20: Tap the Speed button.

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    Step 21: Drag the slider to adjust the flip speed.

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    Step 22: Tap Music to add a background song.

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    Step 23: Tap Effects to add filters and other effects.

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    Step 24: Tap Next when you're satisfied with the preview.

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    Step 25: Disable posting to Flipagram.

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    Step 26: Share to Instagram.

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    Step 27: Select from any Instagram filters and effects.

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    Step 28: Tap Share to post it to Instagram.

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