How to Create Animated GIFs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Animated GIFs are a fun and engaging way to add some life to your website or social media posts. They can be used to create simple animations, display products, or share funny or memorable moments. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create animated GIFs using Adobe Animate CC.
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
The first step is to gather your materials. You'll need: * Adobe Animate CC * A video file or a series of images * A text editor (optional)
Step 2: Create a New Animate CC Document
Open Adobe Animate CC and create a new document. The document size will depend on the size of your GIF. If you're not sure what size to use, start with a 500x500 pixel document.
Step 3: Import Your Media
Once you've created a new document, it's time to import your media. If you're using a video file, go to File > Import > Video. Select the video file you want to import and click Open. If you're using a series of images, go to File > Import > Images. Select the images you want to import and click Open.
Step 4: Create Your Animation
Once you've imported your media, it's time to create your animation. To do this, you'll need to use the Timeline panel at the bottom of the Animate CC window. The Timeline panel is divided into two sections: the top section shows the frames of your animation, and the bottom section shows the layers of your animation. To create an animation, you need to add keyframes to the Timeline panel. Keyframes are points in time where you want the animation to change. To add a keyframe, click on the frame where you want the change to occur. Then, click on the Create Keyframe button in the Timeline panel. You can add as many keyframes as you need to create your animation.
Step 5: Save Your GIF
Once you're happy with your animation, it's time to save it as a GIF. To do this, go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy). In the Save for Web dialog box, select the GIF format and click Save. You'll be prompted to choose a location for your GIF file. Once you've chosen a location, click Save. Your GIF will be saved to the location you specified. You can now use your GIF on your website or social media posts.