{"id":27123,"date":"2021-09-22T09:10:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T13:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegrays.co\/?p=27123"},"modified":"2023-01-18T16:23:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T21:23:47","slug":"how-to-create-a-gif-for-elopement-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegrays.co\/how-to-create-a-gif-for-elopement-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO CREATE A GIF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hey all! We see this question all the time and figured we would share a little how-to on how to make gifs using our MacBook Pro with Photoshop and an iPhone. They are a fun way to show some creativity and are pretty easy to make, if you know what you are doing. We also see some photographers not sharing them using the right settings (too slow\/fast or there aren’t enough images), so we wanted to help! We used to make them with our Nikons, but ever since we switched to Sonys, it’s SOOOOO much easier to shoot and create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For ways to make them better, make sure you are shooting on continuous and keep your camera as level as possible without moving it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CHOOSE<\/strong> the images you want to use. We recommend using at least 10-20 images. You can use more\/less, but the gif has to create a “scene” that makes sense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEP 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IMPORT<\/strong> the images to Photoshop.
SELECT<\/strong> File < Scripts < Load Files into Stack
SELECT<\/strong> the images and check the box that says: Attempt to automatically align source images. (It doesn’t always work, but it’s a good start) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    STEP 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    At the bottom, you will see a box with the Timeline.
    SELECT<\/strong> Create Frame Animation < Make Frames From Layers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NOTE: Since, you used the align layers option, you might have to crop the image. We do it after it makes the frames from the layers. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      STEP 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      SELECT<\/strong> all the images in the bottom Timeline.
      CLICK<\/strong> the arrow next to one of the images to set the frame duration.
      CLICK<\/strong> other. Put it 0.14. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can test it anywhere between 0.14-0.18 if you don’t like the speed, but we tend to stay at 0.14. Push the play button at the bottom to see if it’s where you want it to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      STEP 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If it’s where you want it to be, now is the time to EXPORT.
      CLICK<\/strong> File < Export < Save For Web (Legacy)
      Make sure the settings are as the image shows (It’s easier to view the image so it makes sense but here are some of the settings):
      GIF
      SELECTIVE
      DIFFUSION
      TRANSPARENCY box is checked
      NO TRANSPARENCY DITHER
      DITHER: 100%
      LOOPING: FOREVER
      IMAGE DIMENSIONS: 1800×1200 (or 1200×1800 depending on orientation — portrait vs landscape)
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      Note: you might have to play with the size and quality to make it small enough to upload to your website, but this should work for social media.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      CLICK<\/strong> Save
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        STEP 6 (to save as video)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You can also save for video if you want. You would have to CLICK File < Export < Render Video and Save<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        We actually skip this most of the time and use an app for social media. It’s called IMGPlay and it’s super easy to use. Just airdrop your gif to your phone.
        OPEN<\/strong> IMGPlay.
        SELECT<\/strong> the gif you want to use (ignore the funny face gifs…our twins love to do stuff on our phones — lol).
        SAVE<\/strong> to Photos and select as video, High Quality and 10 loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Here is the final!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Here are some other examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Hope this helps you! Once you start doing them more, it becomes so much easier. Let us know if you have any questions at all in the comments below. We tried to make it as easy as possible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Hey all! We see this question all the time and figured we would share a little how-to on how to make gifs using our MacBook Pro with Photoshop and an iPhone. They are a fun way to show some creativity and are pretty easy to make, if you know what you are doing. 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