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# Giffage
What is the best package for making smirksome
Gif efforts?

I already have Photoshop CS 8.0 and Macromedia

Studio 8.

I am quite feeble with these so far.

What would the masses recommend?
(Eggbound Distinctly Minty Munty, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:11, archived)
# uhoh
*ducks*
quick add a images below 50k you've made!

edit : i read that as giraffe
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:12, archived)
# AN Image.
Christ.
(Alfinch With wisdom comes owls, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:16, archived)
# blame the education system
i failed english at gcse - happy? everything else i got b/c grades
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:18, archived)
# HOW THE HELL DID YOU MANAGE THAT?
did you not turn up to the exam?

I say that because if you got b/c at everything else, you must be quite literate.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# im a little dyslexic
im sorry :'(
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:21, archived)
# Nah that's ok then,
I feel a bit rude, check my edit, wasn't having a dig.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:22, archived)
# its ok
i play the cards im dealth with
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:24, archived)
# you're a midget as well?
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:25, archived)
# im a giant midget
5' 11'' - 6feet with my hair spikes :D
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:27, archived)
# JESUS christ.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# superstar
...do do do
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:26, archived)
# Running like fuck.
(I helped save b3ta! Dixipoos Bye Bye Blackbird, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:13, archived)
# I'd recommend FAQ 1.0
been released for ages now, but still a very useful aid,
and can help get the exact effect you want,
I think there's a link on the page somewhere here
which will take you to the download site.

Failing that, CS has imageready built in, bit techy at first (i still struggle)
so maybe search for GIMP (yes, an actual program name) which is free and
ok from reports i've heard
(I helped save b3ta! The Great Architect is still waiting for his account to be deleted on, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:13, archived)
# I hope GIMP will
get some usability engineers on board on day.
(I helped save b3ta! MrA, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# garrr
There is nothing wrong with gimps layout.

Yes its not the same as photoshops, but to be fair photoshop isnt the easyest to use

At least with gimp you can assign short cuts to any of the menu items, allowing you to access filters quickly
(KaiserPro captain arse rape, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:21, archived)
# Dear Sir.
Please read our FAQ. Cheers.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:13, archived)
# Hmm.
Well CS will do you nicely- it's got ImageReady built in, so you can do animation and proper web optimisation.

If you want something legal though I'd suggest The Gimp or Paint.net.
(I helped save b3ta! Kamikaze Stoat £4.09, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:13, archived)
# I'd never suggest the Gimp
/disgruntled.

edit: although it is a bit tight to be disgruntled with something that is free.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:14, archived)
# I've never got on with it either.
The whole lots-of-apparently-unconnected-windows thing confuses the fuck out of me.
I've already got lots of palettes! Why would I want to see whatever's running behind GIMP as well?
(I helped save b3ta! Kamikaze Stoat £4.09, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:15, archived)
# I was initially curious about it
but having seen many confused comments about it on here I've never bothered to try.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# Paint.net is coming along nicely
although I haven't found any masks yet and if it can't do them it's not going to be very useful to me.
(I helped save b3ta! Kamikaze Stoat £4.09, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:25, archived)
# I'll take a look at it.
I feel the same about masks though. I use them in practically everything I make.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:27, archived)
# It is also a German
YOU VILL DO ZIS EXACTLY HOW HERR GIMP TELLS YOU
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# I quite like it
But then ive been using it since pre gimp v.2, so v.2 makes it seem like a godsend
(I helped save b3ta! Cashy, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:46, archived)
# A program called goatse
Google it

Not really. Don't.

I use animation shop for gifs, but I'm rubbish at it
(I helped save b3ta! davew27 hevosen kuva!, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:13, archived)
# i've heard lemonparty is pretty good for photoshopping too
google that too

edit : please god no - dont!
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:14, archived)
# I do believe that was the first time you made me snort.
congratulations
(I helped save b3ta! Dixipoos Bye Bye Blackbird, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:14, archived)
# oh the cruelty of it all..
try tubgirl v.02
(I helped save b3ta! nocturne72, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:18, archived)
# eel girl is better
(I helped save b3ta! SkUG >_O i got a couple of stitches in my eyeball... ow, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:19, archived)
#
www.learntobefluffy.com
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:19, archived)
# Not funny.
I hate when people do this.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# Look at the message I replied to.
and hover first :)

and sorry.
(I helped save b3ta! Master Of Turnips. Only gays and morons believe in ghosts., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:22, archived)
# no no thats really wrong
(I helped save b3ta! nocturne72, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:21, archived)
# saved by a server malfunction, baby
Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0115'

Unexpected error

/adclick.asp

A trappable error (C0000005) occurred in an external object. The script cannot continue running.
(KaiserPro captain arse rape, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:24, archived)
# have you calmed now, or are well still cunts ?
(I helped save b3ta! KittyVomit more super than a can of Tennants, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# Both
(I helped save b3ta! davew27 hevosen kuva!, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:23, archived)
# ok
(I helped save b3ta! KittyVomit more super than a can of Tennants, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:26, archived)
# you could lick my perennium
and thats just for starters...;)
(Giggedy_Giggedy, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:14, archived)
# either of those will do, seems silly to look at anything else after you've spent all that money
but it's the funny part of the process you need to worry about.
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:14, archived)
# Thanks
Will do

I knew FAQs would come into it somewhere!

I only read on the bog!

Cheers
(Eggbound Distinctly Minty Munty, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:15, archived)
# We look forward to your efforts.
Remember- animations under 250kb if you'd be so kind.
I think the FAQ still links to Lemony's Optimisation tutorial.
(I helped save b3ta! Kamikaze Stoat £4.09, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:18, archived)
# Photoshop CS has ImageReady built in.

It's not the easiest app to use at first, but it's ok for most simple animations and it interfaces well with PS.
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:16, archived)
# kinda reminds me of Iggy Pop
(I helped save b3ta! nocturne72, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# :)
(I helped save b3ta! mofaha ┐( ˘_˘)┌ ʅ(́◡◝)ʃ, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:22, archived)
# *sudden urge to hypnotise chickens
(I helped save b3ta! nocturne72, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:25, archived)
# That's vibrating
in perfect time with my washing machine in the other room
(I helped save b3ta! Spazzcat jam out with your clam out, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 17:08, archived)
# Naughty step for you laddy!!!!
But dont worry, I spend most of my time there!
Its warm and comfy...plus you get to steal the board Nazi's strudel & pumpernickel when they go to bed!!!


Cant believe you got off so light!!!!
(I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# People usually don't get naughty-stepped for not posting an image (not once, anyway)
They usually get naughty-stepped for being cunts.
(I helped save b3ta! Dixipoos Bye Bye Blackbird, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:19, archived)
# Yay...oooh....oops NO
I mean yes....iamafuckingcunt
(I helped save b3ta! Hummel Who died and made you....oh wait...., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:22, archived)
# your imagination is the best thing to use
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# I recommend fireworks
for those that aren't already hooked on Photoshop.
Easier to pick up and the export wizard makes it very easy to optimise for the filesize brigade
(I helped save b3ta! alwayslostinsmoke fulfilling dreams since, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:17, archived)
# CS 8.0, eh?
What the fuck are you on about, you dreadful, dreadful hamtoucher.
(I helped save b3ta! LordManley twitter.com/LordManley, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:18, archived)
# hahahahaha
'dreadful'
(I helped save b3ta! Damien's Hearse, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:29, archived)
#
Image Hosted by ImageShack.us

Edit. You have the best already in flash and imagereagy but if you google for 'gif animation' you might be able to fill your boots on some free stuff. The Gimp is fine for most things but some people don't like the interface.
(I helped save b3ta! Pasanonic 's been known to cause insanity in laboratory mice, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:18, archived)
# what doesn't?
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:21, archived)
# Hello new person.
Generally on this board you are expected to post an image with your new message threads.

As you are new no-one will care what it is you post, as long as you made it yourself. We are generally fairly internet savvy and have seen most of the stuff floating around the internet (indeed, we made a lot of it).
(I helped save b3ta! Cocodaye Miasere likes chips and peas, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:19, archived)
# NO!
THREAD DELETION IS A HAMTOUCHING OFFENCE.
(I helped save b3ta! Damien's Hearse, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:21, archived)
# What you say
?
(I helped save b3ta! Cocodaye Miasere likes chips and peas, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:22, archived)
# Main screen turn on.
(I helped save b3ta! Kamikaze Stoat £4.09, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:26, archived)
# Wow people are being very polite this afternoon...
As people have said, gimp or CS should do. Or if you're looking for something REALLY simple, download Unfreez. It's free and about 18k!!!

Oh and while I'm here,

Hamtoucher.
(I helped save b3ta! Damien's Hearse, Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:20, archived)
# What are we blah blah blah?
Your 'What is the best package for making smirksome Gif efforts' blah blah bitches?

Blah blah...
(I helped save b3ta! Black Moon Not cracked, I'm all up to be., Sun 14 Jan 2007, 16:23, archived)