Kako izgledajo "v živo" je lažje pokazati kot razložiti:

http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2011/07/cinemagraphs.html

Programi za njihovo ustvarjanje:

iOS - http://itunes.apple.com/app/flixel/id496885363?mt=8

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.application.fotodanz

Windows - http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/cliplets/