Make your release stand out with Apple Music Album Motion
Want to make your album pop on Apple Music and drive more fan engagement? Like Spotify Canvas for Apple Music, Album Motion lets you animate cover art. his guide makes it easy to get started in minutes.
Make your release stand out
by RYAN DILELLO via DIY Musician
If you’re looking for a way to deepen engagement with fans and bring some excitement to your album cover Apple Music Album Motion is here!
What is Apple Music Album Motion?
Similar to a Spotify Canvas, Apple Music Album Motion allows artists to animate their album artwork using dynamic filters that manipulate the imagery.
Why should I use Apple Music Album Motion?
Animated album covers generate up to 30% higher engagement on social media platforms than static images. So when fans share your music, the visuals will be even more engaging.
How can I animate my album artwork?
CD Baby has partnered with Rotor Videos by LyricFind to provide you with Apple-certified filters and fast delivery. This integration offers creative control through Rotor’s various signature styles, all of which are approved by Apple and guaranteed to adhere with the requirements of their platform.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Access Video Creator from the CD Baby Dashboard
Log in to your CD Baby account and click the Video Creator button under the Create tab.
- Select the album you want to create videos for from your existing distributed releases.
- Choose Motion Art and your album cover art will automatically load.
[HYPEBOT: You can access Rotor Videos’ Album Motion tool directly here.]
Step 2: Select a Filter Effect
Choose from a variety of Apple approved filters that apply motion to your album cover art.
Preview your selected filter on both desktop and mobile views.
Step 3: Purchase Your Videos
Once you’ve selected a filter, add it to your cart and complete your purchase.
CD Baby will generate the two required video files with the correct specifications and deliver them to Apple. Your videos will go live on Apple Music within five days.
