Art | Tumblr Gifsets

[galathea]

So, ever since I got my own Tumblr account, I felt tempted to try my hands at gif-making, and this weekend I finally caved and experimented with different programs and techniques. I have to say, it really is fun and far less difficult than I imagined. Well, at a beginner's level at any rate. I have no doubt that some of the effects I have seen on fancier gif-sets require more time and professional programs to achieve. Of course, making gif-sets is not the same as making wallpapers, but it has been a long time since my creative muse last decided to stop by, and I am glad that I finally feel motivated again to create something.

For anyone interested, you can find my first two gifsets HERE and HERE. As I said, nothing fancy, but I am quite happy with them for a first try.

Comments

[bowtrunckle.livejournal.com]

Love them! Did you make the "I'm a freak" gif on your splash page/dashboard (or whatever Tumblr calls that)?

I'd love to be able to make gifs. What software are you using? :)

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And no, I didn't make that gif on my main page. I am not so advanced in gif-making that I can make gif-blends - that will need some more experience. LOL

Well, I am using KMPlayer to take the screencaps (it allows you to set the exact frame rates at which it takes caps, so it makes for smooth gifs) and PhotoScape to make the gifs (it allows you to work in batches and offers a variety of tools to edit the caps). Both are freeware programs and easy to use. For the throw-and-catch set, though, I additionally used Photoshop to adjust coloring, brightness and sharpness because I wanted it to look particularly crisp and colourful.

[bowtrunckle.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info! :)