Animated Gif

Animated Gif 

Gif Definition - a lossless format for image files that supports both animated and static images.

How are gif's made? 
Gif's are made using Photoshop once you have a sequence of images that show movement. Firstly you open these images in Photoshop then in timeline window press 'Create Frame Animation'. Secondly create a new layer for each frame and the choose 'Make Frames From Layers'. Lastly choose how long you want each frame to last and how many times you want the gif to loop. 



How was the image produced? 

1. Firstly, I gathered together several images that I wanted to be in the Gif. 
2. Secondly, I ensured that all of the images were reduced to 72pixels per inch and 600 by 900 in size. 
3. Next, I copied each individual image onto the first one to create layers 
4. Once the layers were created I pressed on 'Window' and 'Timeline'. 
5. this brought up an option for me to make a video which I selected. 
6. Once my images had appeared on the timeline I reduced them all to 5frames per second and arranged them one after the other. 
7. Lastly, I pressed play and looped the Gif, then saved it to the web. 

These were the two Gifs that I created throughout this technique. The first one used just 5 images as it was the first one that I created so I was learning the instructions to create a Gif. However the second was more complex and used 11 images, therefore, displays more movement. I believe quality wise the second one is better as the increase of images gave it more detail, as there were more photos to include I put each of them as 3 frames per second which increased the overall pace of the Gif. With the extra images and decreased speed, it made the Gif less segmented and flow a lot smoother. 

One thing I would improve in this technique is the first Gif. Although it was my first attempt and I was just getting the grips of the technique, I think my work would benefit from recreating it. If I was to do the piece again I would include more frames to show the full range of motion in the cartwheel, instead of at the end her foot not touching the ground.