Based on the reference, creating a video frame in Photoshop (specifically for animation) often involves adding frames to a timeline. The method described involved adding multiple frames by repeatedly clicking a plus icon within the timeline window. This adds a new frame to the animation sequence in the layers panel.
Here's a more detailed breakdown assuming you want to create frame-by-frame animation:
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Open Photoshop and create a new document. Choose dimensions suitable for your video.
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Open the Timeline panel: Go to Window > Timeline.
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Create Frame Animation: In the Timeline panel, select "Create Frame Animation" (you might see a dropdown that defaults to "Create Video Timeline"). If you see "Create Video Timeline", click the dropdown arrow and select "Create Frame Animation".
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Add frames: You'll likely start with one frame. To add more frames, click the "New Frame" icon (it looks like a plus sign inside a square) at the bottom of the Timeline panel. The referenced material simply clicked the plus icon three times to get a total of four frames.
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Edit each frame: In the Layers panel, modify the visibility and content of your layers to create the desired animation for each frame. For instance, on frame one, you might have a circle in one position. On frame two, you move that circle slightly, and so on. Photoshop remembers the visibility of layers for each frame.
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Adjust the frame duration: Under each frame in the Timeline, you'll see a duration (e.g., "0 sec."). Click this to set the time each frame is displayed. Shorter durations result in faster animation.
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Set the looping option: At the bottom left of the Timeline panel, you can choose how many times the animation should loop (Once, 3 Times, Forever, or Other).
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Preview the animation: Click the "Play" button in the Timeline panel to preview your animation.
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Export as a video or animated GIF: Go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy)... Choose either GIF or a video format (via File > Export > Render Video) and adjust settings accordingly. Rendering a video usually gives better quality.
In summary: Making a video frame in Photoshop, especially for animation, involves using the Timeline panel and adding new frames by clicking the "New Frame" icon. Each frame is then customized in the Layers panel.
