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Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Simulated on 24/01/2008 01:52:12

I've always wanted to learn how to make them, but I cna't seem to find any programs out there.

Help please! Thanks Sim.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 26/01/2008 20:03:45

There are lots of programs that allow you to create them. Adobe Photoshop & GIMP ( http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html (http://gimp-win.sourceforge.net/stable.html) ) both can, and there are dedicated GIF creators available (check out this page http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/gmm/fwani.html (http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/gmm/fwani.html) ).

They are created from "layers", which are akin to frames in a film. These layers are played and the GIF appears to be animated.

The principle is the same as drawing images, each slightly different, on pieces of paper and then flicking through them very fast.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Simulated on 26/01/2008 21:11:02

I'll check them out. Nice to see you again Doc!

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Simulated on 26/01/2008 21:22:38

Ok looks good I just needa take the time and learn how to use it. THanks

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: McQueen on 07/02/2008 06:56:31

One of the easier to use GIF animator programs is the Ulead Gif animator lite edition, which is also free ware, though I don't know where on the net it is available.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Loffi on 07/02/2008 10:59:49

Quote from: Simulated on 24/01/2008 01:52:12

I've always wanted to learn how to make them, but I cna't seem to find any programs out there.

I use VidGif....
It converts video of any format that could be watched on PC, supports AVI, WMV, MOV, MPEG and other video files. VidGIF allows one having control over width, height and FPS of GIF animation. But note that the smaller size your video has the better quality of animation GIF you will get.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 07/02/2008 16:19:29

You can download Ulead at http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html (http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html)

Loffi - thanks for the info. I've not heard of that one. I must try it. And welcome to TNS.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Loffi on 18/02/2008 14:54:31

Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 07/02/2008 16:19:29

You can download Ulead at http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html (http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html)

Loffi - thanks for the info. I've not heard of that one. I must try it. And welcome to TNS.

Thanks!! Never heard??? I don't belive!!!!=)
More information & download link you can find here -   http://www.geovid.com/VidGIF

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 18/02/2008 19:20:36

Quote from: Loffi on 18/02/2008 14:54:31

Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 07/02/2008 16:19:29

You can download Ulead at http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html (http://www.download.com/Ulead-GIF-Animator/3000-2186_4-10002057.html)

Loffi - thanks for the info. I've not heard of that one. I must try it. And welcome to TNS.

Thanks!! Never heard??? I don't belive!!!!=)
More information & download link you can find here -   http://www.geovid.com/VidGIF

It's not something I've had a lot of call to use.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: heartsoulofra on 23/11/2009 15:59:37

You can create Animated Pictures (http://www.wegif.com/browse/) online using web based photo animation software like wegif.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Hadrian on 23/11/2009 23:35:05

Quote from: heartsoulofra on 23/11/2009 15:59:37

You can create Animated Pictures (http://www.wegif.com/browse/) online using web based photo animation software like wegif.

Well what does it say on the box?

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Hadrian on 23/11/2009 23:38:39

everything you ever needed to know about making Gif's is on the internet.

Look it up brother!

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: FuzzyUK on 29/11/2009 23:24:26

I use Paint Shop Pro which comes with Animation Shop.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: neilep on 30/11/2009 01:44:46

How come my version of PSP doesn't allow me to animate Gifs ?

*le sulk*


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Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: FuzzyUK on 30/11/2009 18:56:59

I use Paint Shop Pro 7. Version 4 is way out of date and probably doesn't incorporate Animation Shop.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Hadrian on 01/12/2009 11:03:35

Quote from: neilep on 30/11/2009 01:44:46

How come my version of PSP doesn't allow me to animate Gifs ?

*le sulk*


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That’s because you got the sheep version.  You sheepskate.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Jordany on 12/07/2010 13:22:41

You can create animated avatar using Video Avatar.Also convert video to gif. It's really cool programm!

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: twoDoctor on 15/07/2010 15:55:03

I use VideoCharge for it.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: tommya300 on 27/07/2010 14:42:17

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That’s because you got the sheep version.  You sheepskate.

Why buy the Cow; when you can get the milk for free?

Quote from: Simulated on 24/01/2008 01:52:12

I've always wanted to learn how to make them, but I can't seem to find any programs out there.

Help please! Thanks Sim.

I realize your post date is back to the begining of 2008! Quite  a bit a while ago, which usually would prompt me to
ignore.
 Since I see some progression of threads leading up to the future and pausing at the last post, prior to this one, resting on the date of July 15, 2010, 03:55:03 pm.
My thread may present an interest to someone. The program is self contained, no cost of a download, no time limitation for its use and it is real simple to use.
I do not know if it will run on multiple platforms. I know it runs on Windows 95, 98, xp and Windows 7.
 I have used it from time to time since the later part of 1998
Animated Gif is just a simple sequence of multiple picture frames or still pictures.
All this program does is basically paste together these stills of your own choosing into one Animated Gif file, where you can adjust Rewind, Loop Frame, Delay, Loop Delay.
It has a limited range of 3 types of still formats compatable which can be loaded, Gif, JPG and
BMP. Within this parameter, they are cross loadable.  If it does not show up in the potential titles tthat can load. Either you need to locate the correct Folder or the file is not compatable.
Here it is at a Zero price tag.
http://www.brothersoft.com/animator-9-download-74851.html
.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Johnny26 on 07/08/2010 03:19:42

Paint Shop Pro 7 is a pretty good app to make .gif I have been using it since them. Not to mention their are a lot of tutorials in the net.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: tommya300 on 07/08/2010 09:28:08

Quote from: Johnny26 on 07/08/2010 03:19:42

Paint Shop Pro 7 is a pretty good app to make .gif I have been using it since them. Not to mention their are a lot of tutorials in the net.

I am sure it is a fine program and it has a price. Flash by macromedia is good too.
Then there is Animator 9 try them all one will fit your needs and pocketbook.
 Animator 9 If you want to get down and dirty

in 5 min including making the individual 8 still sequence. Here it is restricted to 128 bytes


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Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: myster1982 on 24/08/2010 09:36:20

Quote from: Simulated on 24/01/2008 01:52:12

I've always wanted to learn how to make them, but I cna't seem to find any programs out there.

Help please! Thanks Sim.

I used VideoCharge Studio. I don't know better software to create animation gif from video!

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: Jordany on 11/11/2010 14:01:44

But why don't u use Video Avatar? You can create animated avatar.Also convert video to gif. It's really cool programm!

[Please avoid repeating the same information as in your earlier post. Thanks - Mod]

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: CliffordK on 02/12/2010 14:33:13

Microsoft GIF Animator is a simple program to use too...

Except, that I am now running a "Microsoft-Free Computer"   [8)]

Just assemble successive frames.

Title: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: regnw on 17/08/2011 05:36:40

use gifgear.com (http://gifgear.com) - free online animator  [8D]

Title: Re: How do you make animated .gif images?
Post by: mike408 on 12/12/2013 11:08:27

This topic is quite old but it seems still many people view it so I suggest using Bannershop GIF Animator (http://www.selteco.com/bannershop/) for making animated gifs, buttons, banners or avatars.