#basic gif tutorial

an anon asked me how to make gifs, here’s a basic gif tutorial. so i’m using frame animation, I’m making it as simple as possible. I’ve tried to explain it as best as I could but if you guys have any questions, don’t be afraid to send me an ask on here or in my main.

I’m using photoshop.

I recommend using vlc is the best player for Importing video frames to layers. It’s very simple.

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Software I am using : Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended (but those who are not using extended version can also make gifs, ofc. ^_~)

There are two ways to make gifs : through Importing video in Photoshop and through Loading screencap files in Photoshop.

Option 1 : Importing Video in Photoshop

Open the software.

Windows > Animation

File > Import > Video Frames to Layers > Choose the Video you'll gif > Select Range Only, then hold down shift key while moving the slider to capture the part you want to gif.

When you're satisfied with it, click OK.

You've now made a gif, you can must modify it :

Set time delay : Select All Frames on Animation Panel, then set the time delay... (I, personally, use 0.1 mostly)

Resize : Image > Image Size > Set width size x adjustable (vice versa) > OK.

Sharpen and save your gif :  Of course you have to sharpen your gif so it will not look shitty same as saving~ A good sharpen and saving settings is a key for a nice quality of gif~ Here's a separate tutorial for it (since we have PS and PS Extended Version). (TUTORIAL)

Option 2 : Loading screencap files in Photoshop

Open the software.

Windows> Animation

File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack > Browse > Choose the screencaps you'll gif > OK.

Animation Panel arrow > Make Frames from Layers.

Then proceed to Step number 5 above.