Animated Gif Cs6 Tutorial

How to Create Animated GIFs in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Introduction

GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) are a popular format for creating short, animated images. They're often used to liven up blog posts, social media feeds, and emails. In this Adobe tutorial from SoftwareMedia, Kyle shows us how to make an animated gif in Photoshop.

Create a New Document

The first step is to create a new document in Photoshop. The dimensions of the document will depend on the size of the GIF you want to create. For this tutorial, we'll create a 300x300 pixel document.

Import All Images

Next, you need to import all of the images that you want to use in your animation. You can do this by dragging and dropping the images into the Photoshop document or by using the File > Import menu.

Create Frame Animation

Once you have all of your images imported, you can create a frame animation. To do this, click on the "Window" menu and select "Timeline". This will open the Timeline panel at the bottom of the Photoshop window. In the Timeline panel, click on the "Create Frame Animation" button. This will create a new frame for each of the images you imported.

Save GIF File

Once you have created your animation, you can save it as a GIF file. To do this, click on the "File" menu and select "Save for Web & Devices". In the Save for Web & Devices dialog box, select "GIF" from the "Format" dropdown menu. You can now choose the quality and size of the GIF file. Once you are satisfied with the settings, click on the "Save" button.

Conclusion

Creating animated GIFs in Photoshop is a simple and straightforward process. With a little practice, you can create your own GIFs to add some life to your online content.