![]() Here you'll see all the possible GIF settings.Īs you can see in GIF Brewery's toolbar, you can resize and crop the frame. This is very helpful for controlling the file size of a GIF. In particular, this video was resized from 1280px in width down to 640px. People will thank you for not having a 1440px width GIF.Īdditionally, GIF Brewery contains numerous image filters and effects than can enhance your video and GIF. If you've used an image editing program before, you'll be right at home with all the options. Here I decided to apply a CMYK Halftone filter. I've found this filter (with the default settings) can really enhance the overall image quality of the produced GIF, especially if you notice excessive color banding in your created GIFs.Īnother important part of creating a GIF is setting the start and end times. As I played the video I found a good spot for the start of my GIF. To set the start of the GIF, simply press the "Set Start" button in the bottom of the window. Note that if you try to set the start time to later than the currently set end time, GIF Brewery will move the end time to the new start time as well. The same holds for setting a new end time that is before the current start time. With the start time now set, I'll now set the end time. I'd like the end of the GIF to be at the 18 second mark. An easy way to move the current time to a precise location is the Movie > Goto Time. MAKING GIFS WITH GIF BREWERY MOVIEĪs you can see above, I can simply type in the time I want the movie to be at. With the current time now at 18 seconds, I can now set the end time. ![]() Just like above, the end time can be set by pressing the "Set End" button. However, a faster way, in my opinion is to just press the o key on your keyboard. You might be interested to know that GIF Brewery has lots of keyboard shortcuts. ![]() They really help with quickly creating and editing the start & end times of the GIF. With the start and end times now set, I can now create the GIF. To create the GIF, simply press the "Create GIF" button in the toolbar. GIF Brewery will pop up a progress bar and after a couple of seconds, the created GIF will also appear like above. If you want to try again with different settings, simply Discard the GIF.Sure, GIFs are the latest and greatest trend in social media engagement, but do you know how to make your own? While most of us have used GIFs, there is a sizeable majority of us who have never made one. Using pre-made GIFs will only get you so far. To stand out online, you need to be an expert at making GIFs. Well-made GIFs can be used for eye-catching ads, and for engaging and connecting with your audience. With just a few clicks, you’ll be on your way to GIF mastery! GIFs have been shown to be retweeted 3 times more than photos. If you want to quickly get through making GIFs, your best method will be to use a GIF conversion site like GIPHY, or Make a GIF. This is ideal for converting your marketing videos into quick snippets for sharing on social media. Each platform works a bit differently, but follows similar steps: 1. The easiest way to make a GIF quickly is to start with a video. ![]() Remember, the best GIFs capture relatable moments. So, make sure your chosen video resonates with your target audience. ![]()
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