5 Ways to Make an Animated GIF in Procreate

Did you know you can now make animations in Procreate with the new export to animated GIF feature? In this video you’ll learn everything you need to know so you can make awesome animated GIFs in Procreate. Learn the best canvas sizes to use for animated GIFs, how to set up your Procreate layers for animation, creating motion guides and onion skins, and even how to share your Procreate animated GIF to Instagram. I’ll show you 5 easy methods you can use to start making Procreate animations today, plus you’ll learn a whole bunch of useful tips to help you in your journey into animation.
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QUICK JUMP TO SECTIONS
1:02 How animation works in Procreate
2:04 Export as Animated GIF
3:05 GIF-Optimized canvas sizes
3:36 Method #1: Wiggly Animation
6:05 Method #2: Animation by Erasin’
7:50 Method #3: Animation Using Liquify
11:01 Method #4: Guided Motion
13:13 Method #5: Isolated Movement
15:48 Sharing Animations on the Web
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