Task 3 - Creating an animated GIF

Did you know how to create an animation before doing this task?  Did the task help you understand how to create an animation?

This was my first time creating an animation. I had never used a software to create an animation. Using Photoshop did help me understand how to create animations. I learned about frames and how to move images from one location to another. After a few trials on Photoshop, I was able to create my own short animation.

Did you find any difficulties in the use of Photoshop?  How did you solve them?

Yes, I found a few difficulties while using Photoshop. My animation involved a lot of movement, so i needed several layers. I found it difficult to move one element without changing the shape or position of another.  To limit my movements, i had to remove some elements for my animation and create a simper one.

Did you find Photoshop a good option for creating animations?

I don't think Photoshop is a good option for creating animations. It is more of software for editing picutres and images. I think in Photoshop, you are limited to a few tools to use when creating animation. After using Flash, I think flash is a better alternative than Photoshop.

Below is the animation, I created in Photoshop.