A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a compressed image file format. They have wide support and portability and the ability to compress files effectively and be easily transmitted across different internet platforms. However with this they tend lack the colour range of high quality photos because their palette is limited to around 256 colours.
The primary purpose of the GIF file is to create a simple, compressed file, with the illusion of a video animation without needing the viewer to press the “play” button, or deal with a huge video file that takes longer to load.
99 Designs offers a great tutorial on how to make a GIF in Photoshop and Flash using helpful images to guide you through the steps. Click on the link.
A GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a compressed image file format. They have wide support and portability and the ability to compress files effectively and be easily transmitted across different internet platforms. However with this they tend lack the colour range of high quality photos because their palette is limited to around 256 colours.
