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Animated GIFs in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018

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With the rise of mobile devices, animated GIFs have regained popularity because they just work (unlike Flash animations which do not work on mobile devices). GIFs are an easy solution for short animations.

In this training you’ll learn how to create animated GIFs for websites, ads, or even HTML emails. Photoshop lets you create numerous types of animations. Learn how to hide and show elements, fading them in or out, move things from one place to another, and more. You’ll even add short video clips!

This training is for people that have prior experience using Photoshop, but want to learn how to create and optimize animated GIFs.

Includes Downloadable Class Files (works on Mac & PC)
ISBN: 978-1-941333-52-5

Setup & Introduction

Downloading the Class Files

Section 1

Creating a Simple Animated GIF

Creating a frame animation
Adding frames
Setting frame duration using the frame delay option
Testing the animation
Saving as an animated GIF

Intro to Tweening

Animating position to create movement
Animating opacity to fade elements in/out

Keeping GIF File Size Down

Tweening multiple parameters
Tips & tricks for reducing file size
Reworking the animation to reduce file size

Creating a Complex Animation

Using clipping masks to create custom animations
Manually animating an object
Using Unify Layer options
Making edits that apply to all frames

Section 2

Using Video in Animated GIFs

Specifying a range from a video to import
Converting video into a frame animation

Creating a Video Timeline

Using keyframes to animate the Position property
Animating the foods into & out of the box
Moving the outermost foods along a curve instead of a line
Moving, editing, & offsetting keyframes in the Timeline
Copy/pasting keyframe values

Seamless Video Looping & Animating a Layer’s Transform

Adding a video background as a Smart Object
Making the video background loop seamlessly
Animating a layer’s rotation using the Transform property

Embedding Animations in Smart Objects

Embedding an animation within a Smart Object
Adding a filter to an embedded animation
Copying Smart Objects
Final positioning & blending modes

Reference Material

Image Optimization Tools

Further reducing the file size of animated GIFs

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Examples of What You Learn

You’ll start out simple by showing & hiding layers.
Create custom reveals for interesting animations.
Use the timeline panel to animate with keyframes.
Seamlessly loop background video.
Learn advanced techniques to create animated waves.

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