LoopFlow
loopFlow is an After Effects plugin allows to animate still images into looped video. Using two masks user can determine area and flow direction. The most useful way to use is it to animate continuous fluid motion like flowing water, billowing smoke, flying particles, fire. Also it can animate hair, fur, fabrics or patterns. Animation based on sliding of area of the image, along mesh generated between two masks. In loop two copies of an image is sliding along path and blending with each other over time.
Features
Animated area is defined by two masks.
Seamless animation with loop with options to start or stop the cycle.
Animation can move forward or backward.
Blend can be linear, soft noised or wiped.
The blend transition can be controlled with curves individually for both layers.
Add optional distortion to make the animation look more natural.
Speed Ramp allows you to dynamically change the flow speed.
Basics
1Add static image into comp.
2Draw couple masks on image layer.
It is better to draw mask with same direction.3Apply loopFlow effect to the layer and assign masks in Mask1 and Mask2 sections.
4It is done!
By default the loop duration is 3 sec. You can adjust it in Animation section.