Intro to GIFs

1. What does GIF stand for?



Image result for gif of a gifVia: Tumblr

GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, a "bitmap image format widely used on the Internet for its flexible web support and portability."  Basically, a GIF is an image file format, like a .jpg, or .png. It was invented by Steve Wilhite in 1987. The popular usage of GIF involves animation, or movement. 

2. Is it pronounced 'GIF' like 'gift' or 'GIF' like the peanut butter brand? Lets see if we can't get some answers from good old YouTube!




The internet is filled with different GIFs for all sorts of things. Probably the most helpful resource in finding these GIFs is the website GIPHY. Try to find a couple of GIFs that you like!

clipbacks wow GIF by Omer

SO MANY GIFS!!

Starting next class, we are going to begin to make our own GIFs. Below are 2 GIFs that I created. How do you think I made them?



                          


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