Multimedia - In Class Assignment 05

Create an Animation with GIMP!

A relatively easy way to create animations is to use a graphics program to create an animated ".gif" file.

Before starting, I would like you to read through the following article:
.gif file format

**Send me an email when you finish reading this, stating "I have finished reading the article."

Now that you are familiar with what a .gif file is, you will be creating your own animated gif.

1. Open GIMP.
2. Create a new Document.
3. Make sure the "Layers" dialog window is open.
4. Each layer that you create represents a "frame" in your animation.
5. Animation is played from your bottom-most layer, to your top-most layer.
6. To preview your animation, go to: Filters -> Animation -> Playback
7. You can delay the transition of a frame by typing (3500ms) in the "layer properties"
8. Your animation must have at least 10 frames.

Examples of some animations:

1. Print out your name, with one letter on each frame.
2. A stick figure skateboarding.
3. Stick figure playing the guitar.
4. A frowning face that morphs into a smiling face.