CREATE YOUR OWN GIF IMAGE AND ASSIGN TO AHMI GifAnimator

[joko markono]

it might be useful for beginners. this is how i make my own gift image:
1. I design my image by using AutoCAD so that i have consistent dimension. For example i need to design a Fan/propeller.
2. In AutoCAD, i will create 3 or more frames with the same basic dimensions. (with different rotation angle of the fan blade) see first attachment. I then assign color to the file. cut and paste them on Microsoft Paint and save them as jpeg or png.
3. then, split the image to individual files (you can also leave it as a single file also because you can still edit it as individual file in software in the next step).
4. Open the png maker software and open your created jpeg or png. I use this one: https://pixlr.com/
    you can find the tutorial on how to create the png using pixlr on youtube
    save the completed png image (with transparent background) as png.
5. create your gif image using this: https://ezgif.com/maker
    you can set the speed of your gif image.
6. upload your image to the AHMI gifanimator tool.

[Phrog30]

An easier approach is to create GIF from static, here's one:
https://icons8.com/animizer/en/animate-static-image

[joko markono]

thanks.

[idayrarecorded]

Creating a gif it's not a hard task, but the thing is that you should create the best one, and this is not easy. I would prefer a 3D one; for this, you need to work with the right tools. For example, I work with the software made by forgehub.net that allows me to make high-quality gifs for free. 3D tools are great for creating GIF images because they allow you to control the frame rate and resolution. This makes creating high-quality GIFs that look great on any device easy. It took me 10 minutes to create one.

[Godra]

A little bit of self-promotion but relevant to this topic - currently most of my online 3D Model viewers have Animated GIF export.
Since the exported file could get large then you would use https://ezgif.com to manipulate the file to reduce the size and apply other modifications:

   https://githubdragonfly.github.io/

You can see an example of animated GIF and PNG, which is a blue Lego Brick, in the description of the repository itself:

   https://github.com/GitHubDragonFly/GitHubDragonFly.github.io/tree/main

[Godra]

Just to continue this self-promotion started in my previous post but still relevant to this topic, there is now a new viewer / converter which I call IMG2MESH and it can be seen here:

   https://githubdragonfly.github.io/viewers/templates/IMG2MESH.html

It is specifically designed to convert loaded image to a basic 3D mesh which can then be exported as an animated GIF or PNG file (rely on the bounding 500 x 500 pixels rectangle in the center of the screen for sizing and positioning the mesh - this rectangle should be visible when exporting). Also, hover the mouse over controls to see a popup description of any viewer's control.

Basic mouse functionality in the viewer: scroll button will zoom in/out, left button click-hold-drag will rotate the mesh, right button click-hold-drag will position the mesh.

There is a bunch of supported image formats but the best effect is achieved with images that have built-in transparency. Check the attached picture of the AHMI Logo.

If exporting to animated PNG file then try setting some background in the viewer by using the "BGND" button (might help to avoid some artifacts appearing due to motion and transparency). Also try it without a background for comparison.

As stated previously, use ezgif to manipulate the exported animated GIF or PNG file.