Gentle
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Warm magic and a gentle finish made for children.
All ages
For the whole family
Santa & Christmas Magic
Your Elf Moves at Midnight
Turn your nightly elf move into a video your child can discover in the morning.
The video
Your family's elf wakes after bedtime, crosses the room, and settles into a new hiding place.
Why it feels personal
The real elf and room make the secret move feel tied to your family's tradition.
Photo setup
What to upload
The family's Elf on the Shelf figure in its ordinary indoor display spot.
Keeps the real object recognizable in the finished video.
See photo tips
- Frame it
- Show the entire object and a small amount of the ordinary table, shelf, or floor around it.
- Light
- Use clear, even light with the object in focus and no glare hiding its important features.
- Background
- Use a simple indoor background and remove private paperwork, addresses, and unrelated people.
Choices you can add
No extra details needed. Your photos carry the personal part of this idea.
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Ready to turn your photo into this video?
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