6 Replies Latest reply on Sep 17, 2013 6:24 AM by GeoBear

Animated gif's from unsaved file?

GeoBear Sep 16, 2013 6:18 AM

I used to be able to create animated gif's easily from unsaved files. I would simply select all the layers I wanted to use and process them.

After upgrading to CS6, I'm totally lost. I've followed half a dozen tutorials, but nothing works. The only way I can even load a frame into the Windows Timeline feature is to first save several images from my unsaved file, then reload them by choosing File > Scripts > Load Files into Stacks. But even then I can't find a Make Frames from Layers option when I click the down arrow on the right side of the palette.

Is there a simple way to create animated gif's from layers in an unsaved file on CS6, or do I need to reinstall my older Photoshop version in order to created animations?

Thanks.

1. Re: Animated gif's from unsaved file?

JJMack Sep 16, 2013 3:02 PM (in response to GeoBear)

The Timeline panel can to work in Video Timeline mode and Frame Animation mode. You want to create a frame animation. So click on create frame animation. The you can do what you did in prior versions of Photoshop
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2. Re: Animated gif's from unsaved file?

GeoBear Sep 16, 2013 8:30 PM (in response to JJMack)

Yes, I clicked Frame Animation Mode, but that's as far as I can get. It doesn't work the same as my older version of Photoshop. The only buttons that appear to function on the left side of the palette are "Split at playhead" and "Select a transition," and they actually don't do anything.

The tutorials tell me to click the down arrow on the right side of the palette and choose "Make Frames from Layers," but that choice isn't listed. The choices that are listed include "Loop Playback" and "Allow Frame Skipping."

I've tried several tutorials and have experimented with just about every button and arrow I can find, but I can't get any farther than the image you posted.
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JJMack Sep 16, 2013 8:56 PM (in response to GeoBear)
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GeoBear Sep 16, 2013 9:26 PM (in response to JJMack)

Hmmm...I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, or if my software isn't functioning correctly. This is what I see on my laptop:

http://www.geobop.org/PS1.png
http://www.geobop.org/PS2.png
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5. Re: Animated gif's from unsaved file?

JJMack Sep 17, 2013 5:45 AM (in response to GeoBear)

You first need to create a frame animation timeline. The first image I posted click on create frame animation then do 1, 2 in second image I posted and your layer will be frames.
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6. Re: Animated gif's from unsaved file?

GeoBear Sep 17, 2013 6:24 AM (in response to JJMack)

Now I get it. I missed the part where you wrote "Click on create Animation." I thought toggling between Video Timeline and Frame Animation automatically enabled one or the other.

Thanks for all your help!
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