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MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 13:09

Trying out a gif

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 13:14

didn't work - don't know why this gif file gets converted to a jpg file automatically, without any input from me.

Less · 04-05-2013, 14:19

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

didn't work - don't know why this gif file gets converted to a jpg file automatically, without any input from me.

If you're uploading it as gif it should stay as gif.

if you are altering it in a prog' then saving it, be sure it's again saved as gif (some progs default to what they consider best).

If you already knew this, don't shout at me, you have a problem.

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Less

If you're uploading it as gif it should stay as gif.

if you are altering it in a prog' then saving it, be sure it's again saved as gif (some progs default to what they consider best).

If you already knew this, don't shout at me, you have a problem.

I didn't know that - thanks for the info.
I don't shout. - as I have said many times - I don't worry or get angry any more - the Zen has calmed me

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 14:25

trying again

doesn't work yet

It is saved in My Pictures as gif but converts to jpg when I put it on here

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 14:34

In case you are wondering why a block of concrete is interesting - I explain - it is a good example of photo manipulation via lens distortion.

Less · 04-05-2013, 14:42

gif image

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 14:46

Clever clogs - how did you do that?

Less · 04-05-2013, 14:52

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Clever clogs - how did you do that?

A free prog called gimp, (plenty of tutorials) though if you are correct and you're uploading a .gif it should remain a .gif

MargaretR · 04-05-2013, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Less

A free prog called gimp, (plenty of tutorials) though if you are correct and you're uploading a .gif it should remain a .gif

Thanks - found it

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

I may get a round toowit.

Less · 04-05-2013, 15:04

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

Thanks - found it

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

I may get a round toowit.

It is one of these Oh my God how do I start type progs to begin with, but well worth the effort to get in to. as I say plenty of tutorials and loads of google examples.

Mick · 05-05-2013, 05:20

Can I just say Margaret "Gif" is used mainly for animation so if your photo is a still I cant see the point in using Gif you can use Jpeg

Studio25 · 05-05-2013, 09:47

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Originally Posted by Mick

Can I just say Margaret "Gif" is used mainly for animation so if your photo is a still I cant see the point in using Gif you can use Jpeg

It is a GIF of a dolly zoom that Margaret's trying to upload...

MargaretR · 05-05-2013, 11:44

I was going to use this as an example of image distortion that the media use to manipulate our perception of events they broadcast - another way of photo manipulation.
(which is another tool to add to photoshopping and event stageing)

Studio25 · 05-05-2013, 14:06

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I was going to use this as an example of image distortion that the media use to manipulate our perception of events they broadcast - another way of photo manipulation.

You just find the address of the GIF you want to use and copy it to your clipboard, then when you are composing your post, click the "insert image" button that's right over your text, and paste in the address.

I look forward to your thread on image manipulation. In the meantime, here's another GIF...