Animated GIFs
Technology may come and go, but the Animated GIF (pronounced “jiff”) has stood the test of time. Introduced in 1987, the GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a compressed image file format that also allows for animation. Even if you’ve never heard of GIFs, chances are you’ve seen them used on sites like Tumblr, Buzzfeed, and other social media. Join us as we explore the history and technology of the GIF, explain how to find GIF files for almost any use imaginable, and discuss how to create your own GIF files from video and pictures. We’ll also explore how libraries are making use of animated GIFs across their social media sites, as well as limitations of this file format. Can’t attend the live event? Register over here for access to the recording, made available within 7 days of the live webinar. Instructor Bio ~ Rachel Eichen Rachel Eichen is a certified presenter who has had over three years of teaching experience. She has taught computer classes to passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship, which included such topics as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. She also taught classes while working within the software industry. She enjoys learning about new technology trends and loves sharing this information with others. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing.
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Animated GIFs
- 2. How much do you already know about GIFs (1-10?) QUICK POLL
- 3. What are GIFs? Uses Today Limitations Finding GIFs Make Your Own AGENDA
- 5. Pronounced “JIF” Graphics Interchange Format Series of moving images BASICS
- 6. Started by Compuserve in 1987 Animated it in 1989 Help with slow browsers and no video HISTORY
- 7. Also transparent Only 256 total colors to save on size HISTORY
- 8. No software to download Works on every platform Plays automatically WHY SO POPULAR?
- 9. GEOCITIES
- 11. MYSPACE
- 12. OVER 25 YEARS OLD BUT STILL USED! (UNLIKE MOST TECHNOLOGY)
- 13. USES TODAY
- 14. More tools to create More media to pull from More places to put it all MORE GIFS THAN EVER
- 15. IMGUR
- 16. TUMBLR
- 17. WHAT SHOULD WE CALL ME?
- 18. REACTION GIFS
- 19. More versatile than text MRW REACTION GIFS
- 20. BUZZFEED
- 21. MEMES
- 22. REPLAY MOVIES/TV
- 23. REPLAY NEWS
- 24. GIF AS AN ART
- 25. LIBRARY USES
- 27. SHOWING OFF A COLLECTION
- 28. LIBRARY TOUR
- 29. HUMOR
- 30. PROMOTE EXHIBITS
- 31. LIFE INTO OLD BOOKS
- 33. SHOW OFF STAFF
- 37. LIMITATIONS
- 38. Tumblr (But with restrictions) Imgur Twitter (new for 2014!) Blogs (Wordpress & Blogger) Pinterest (sort of) Reddit (just a link) WHERE YOU CAN SHARE
- 39. 1MB Limit Reblogs work best TUMBLR
- 40. PINTEREST
- 41. File size limit = 3 MB TWITTER
- 42. Facebook (but can link) Outlook (newer versions don’t animate) Windows file preview WHERE CAN’T YOU SHARE
- 43. No sound Only 256 colors no matter what! Image not easy to edit once created Too many can slow a page down Can be clunky on mobile OTHER DISADVANTAGES
- 44. Use fewer frames Crop it to make it smaller Resize it Use fewer colors Break up file into multiple images WAYS TO SHRINK FILE SIZE
- 46. EZGIF.COM
- 47. FINDING GIFS
- 48. GIPHY.COM
- 49. Search tools > Any type > Animated Will not animate in preview GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH
- 51. Mr. GIF Reality TV GIFs GIFs from last night (TV/Movie) Animal GIF Search tags See what other library tumblrs post TUMBLR!
- 52. CINEMAGRAPHS.COM
- 53. MAKE YOUR OWN
- 54. MAKEAGIF.COM
- 56. RECORDIT.CO
- 58. Photoshop (if you have it) GIF Brewery ($5, for mac only) GIFFing tool (Windows, PWYW) OTHER TOOLS ($$$)
- 59. Less is more! Save gifs on your computer for use later Think small and short Remember your limitations BEST PRACTICES
- 60. Smithsonian Library – How to make your own Animated GIFs How to make animated gifs with GIMP How to make simple animation with photoshop (Youtube) RESOURCES
- 61. QUESTIONS