Best program for animated gifs?

Rufus · #1 02-09-2007, 09:22 PM

I'm not bothered if it costs or not, I'm just looking for a good program to make animated gif files with.

Suggestions?

xXziroXx · #2 02-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Animation Shop that comes with Paint Shop Pro.

Stephen · #3 02-09-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufus

I'm not bothered if it costs or not, I'm just looking for a good program to make animated gif files with.

Suggestions?

Imageready, comes with Photoshop ver 7.x+

Elk · #4 02-10-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Imageready, comes with Photoshop ver 7.x+

Second that!

im using Photoshop 7.0
i use Image Ready for pixeling only

Rufus · #5 02-09-2007, 09:42 PM

Thanks.

Crow · #6 02-09-2007, 10:17 PM

I prefer ImageReady, its just...better...in my opinion :>

Draenin · #7 02-09-2007, 10:41 PM

I've not tried imageready, but it's probably better than animation shop. However, Corel is still going to rock Adobe hardcore when it comes to painting tools.

Stephen · #8 02-09-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Draenin

However, Corel is still going to rock Adobe hardcore when it comes to painting tools.

Learn to use blending modes, then say that.

Chandler · #9 02-09-2007, 11:36 PM

I'd say Imageready [Photoshop].

Em · #10 02-09-2007, 11:59 PM

image ready ftw

smirt362 · #11 02-10-2007, 12:04 AM

Something free you could use would be:
Unfreez

It's just basically a drag and drop interface, nothing all that fancy.

Tom · #12 02-10-2007, 02:53 PM

I have Image Ready and never knew :O

How do i use it to animate?

Zideruic · #13 02-10-2007, 03:43 PM

lol I've only animated like 4 times and it was with Jasc Animation Shop...I don't recommend it.

Stephen · #14 02-10-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

I have Image Ready and never knew :O

How do i use it to animate?

You know how to use Google, baby.

konidias · #15 02-10-2007, 06:39 PM

I've always used Animagic.

Goboom · #16 02-11-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by konidias

I've always used Animagic.

Ditto

Elk · #17 02-11-2007, 01:28 AM

you animate with some layers

Window/Animation

Tom · #18 02-11-2007, 04:24 AM

Omg if i can animate with layers i could create such an awesome battle scene!

Draenin · #19 02-11-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Learn to use blending modes, then say that.

Explain what you mean by blending modes.

Stephen · #20 02-11-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Draenin

Explain what you mean by blending modes.

The mode which the layer blends with the other layers.

Draenin · #21 02-11-2007, 07:23 PM

Paintshop Pro XI has that. (And has had that for some time now.) However, I rarely use that option because when I paint, I'd rather blend colors on one layer, considering that's what you'd have to do if you only had a canvas sitting in front of you.

Stephen · #22 02-11-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Draenin

Paintshop Pro XI has that. (And has had that for some time now.) However, I rarely use that option because when I paint, I'd rather blend colors on one layer, considering that's what you'd have to do if you only had a canvas sitting in front of you.

There's a reason people use computers to paint rather than just paint in a traditional medium.

Draenin · #23 02-11-2007, 07:36 PM

I know. The only time I really see a need to use layers is when I'm doing something that requires me to use transparencies. (Like when making dust blowing over something, snow or rain effects, making certain things have a negative filtration, or otherwise.)