Wednesday, November 21, 2018

How to create a GIF animation

What is A GIF? 
A Graphic Interchange Format, Used for short animations. 
In other words, it is a series of images in chronological order. When animated it shows movementThere is no sound.


GIF Project: Learn how to create a simple animated gif file in photoshop elements using progressive multiple images

















Possible source:
1. Drawings on paper, then take photos ns upload to computer
2. Drawing created in photoshop. 
3. Images from webs that you must alter.

Things to watch when creating the LAYER PANEL


  • Wach images ( still) is on a separate layer. 
  • The first image should be at the bottom of the layers panel. 
  • It will be helpful to number or layers so, it does not become confusing.
  • It is normal to have as many as 10 layers or more for this assignment.
  • The more layers to show movement, the more smooth transitions will be.


 GIF Requirement:

  • animated format( saved as a GIF)
  • shows movement
  • minimum of two images
  • editing images from the internet to make your own
  • minimum of 8 layers
Creating an Animated Gif file in Photoshop Elements