Finding the perfect photo or GIF for your SpinVid animation
We all know the adage “a picture speaks a thousand words”, and when it comes to today’s photo-centric social media platforms, having the right image or animated GIF for your SpinVid is key.
There are two main schools of thought when it comes to selecting an image. You either choose an image that aligns with your brand style or choose something completely out there that will garner the attention of your followers. Either way, here are a few tips to help you select the right image or GIF for your SpinVid creation.
Stick to a theme: From a brand perspective, using a recurring image or logo will enable viewers to easily identify it as your content. However, that can soon become repetitive and may put viewers off. Instead, the best way to do this is to pick a theme or a particular style and stick with it. This could mean all images have the same colour scheme or even have a particular style.
Be relatable: Remember, most social media videos mute by default, so the image you choose is key to get viewers to unmute them. It is advised to choose imagery that is relevant to your track or mix. This will peak your audience’s attention and hopefully make them stop scrolling and listen.
Shoot your own: Smartphones today are more than capable of capturing beautiful images at the tap of a button. Take the time to go out, find a relatable subject and take a picture or even create a GIF of it. You can then use this image or animation for your SpinVid to not only have something unique, but also give you a bank of imagery to use in future.
Check the usage rights: Alternatively, you could search for images online. There are a large number of stock image sites out there that provide all types of images complete with usage rights. Some of our favourites are Shutterstock, Tenor or GIPHY, especially for GIFS. However, keep the licensing in mind. If you do use an unlicensed image, either ask the original poster if it’s okay to use or credit them in the caption.
By following these tips, we guarantee that your SpinVid posts will not only have a unique look and feel but will also help grab the attention of your target demographic, paving the way for your brand growth and music popularity.
