Need help creating an animated GIF w/ photoshop

INsr5runner · 10-19-2003, 02:49 PM

ok I need to do a really simple animated Gif, I have to make it in photoshop.

I can't seem to get different pictures in different frames. Every time I try to open a new pic for a different frame, it changes the animation to just that new pic. any help?

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INsr5runner · 10-19-2003, 10:13 PM

anybody? please?

jacksonpt · 10-20-2003, 05:50 AM

I don't think you can do it with photoshop... I believe you have to do it with ImageReady. ImageReady comes with photoshop. You'll have to use the animation palete and change the visibility of the layers to create the animation.

ImageReady help is pretty decent for this.

***Corey*** · 10-20-2003, 06:04 AM

I have a free program from MS that I make animated GIFs with.
It's very simple, you just drag & drop your pics from a folder into it, and it creates a new frame for each pic.

You can then set the speed of the animation and how many times you want it to loop or run forever.

1 mb

I'll leave it up for a day or so...

This use to be on MS's site as a free download, but I have not been able to find it there anymore.
The last time I got it was from a Google search a few years back.

***midiwall*** · 10-20-2003, 06:14 AM

I've never known a way to do it in PhotoShop. I've always used an _OLD_ app called GIF Construction Set from Alchemy Mindworks. They live here:

http://www.mindworkshop.com/

And the app is here:
http://www.mindworkshop.com/alchemy/gifcon.html

The copy I have is shareware from 1995, I have no idea what they have these days. Looking at the present offering, it's grown up a LOT from what I have.

INsr5runner · 10-20-2003, 07:48 AM

Sorry guys, I meant Image Ready, it was just a long day, and I had been making several images on Photoshop. PLUS I went and saw Texas Chainsaw Massacre. talk about nerve wracking!

INsr5runner · 10-20-2003, 07:58 AM

p.s. thanks for those links, I will download them today when I am at school. my connection at home bites!

***midiwall*** · 10-20-2003, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by INsr5runner
Sorry guys, I meant Image Ready...

Ahh, okay...

I found these online tutorials in a quick Google search, do they help at all?

http://www.insidegraphics.com/image_ready/default.asp

INsr5runner · 10-20-2003, 08:05 AM

yeah, I guess I have to make it all in 1 file, but with like a gazillion layers.that helps though thanks a lot!

***midiwall*** · 10-20-2003, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by INsr5runner
yeah, I guess I have to make it all in 1 file, but with like a gazillion layers.that helps though thanks a lot!

I've done a bit more reading now on Image Ready, and I understand Adobe's approach (not that I agree with it!

). The layering thing that Adobe loves works well for general image paste-up, but I think it falls apart for animation when you already have your base images. You may have a better time using GIF Construction Set.

fwiw, I found some more tutorials:
http://www.thewebmachine.com/
http://www.stickysauce.com/tutorials...rialsindex.htm
http://www.tiemdesign.com/HowTo/2003...Ad/default.asp
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/imagereadyani/

There's tons more, hit google with "image ready tutorial" or "imageready tutorial" and you'll get a good number of hits.

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,080	I have a free program from MS that I make animated GIFs with. It's very simple, you just drag & drop your pics from a folder into it, and it creates a new frame for each pic. You can then set the speed of the animation and how many times you want it to loop or run forever. 1 mb I'll leave it up for a day or so... This use to be on MS's site as a free download, but I have not been able to find it there anymore. The last time I got it was from a Google search a few years back. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	I've never known a way to do it in PhotoShop. I've always used an _OLD_ app called GIF Construction Set from Alchemy Mindworks. They live here: http://www.mindworkshop.com/ And the app is here: http://www.mindworkshop.com/alchemy/gifcon.html The copy I have is shareware from 1995, I have no idea what they have these days. Looking at the present offering, it's grown up a LOT from what I have. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

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INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	Sorry guys, I meant Image Ready, it was just a long day, and I had been making several images on Photoshop. PLUS I went and saw Texas Chainsaw Massacre. talk about nerve wracking! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

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INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	p.s. thanks for those links, I will download them today when I am at school. my connection at home bites! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

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INsr5runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,151	yeah, I guess I have to make it all in 1 file, but with like a gazillion layers.that helps though thanks a lot! __________________ CLIMB MORE ROCKS! SUPPORT YOUR TROOPS! Carmel Cycling

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