Off Book  Animated GIFs

Off Book explores the web's most iconic image format: the animated gif. Details

 

Program: Off Book

Episode: Animated GIFs

GIFs are one of the oldest image formats used on the web. Throughout their history, they have served a huge variety of purposes, from functional to entertainment. In this episode of Off Book, we chart their history, explore the hotbed of GIF creativity on Tumblr, and talk to two teams of GIF artists who are evolving the form into powerful new visual experiences.

Duration: (6:52)
Premiere Date: 03/07/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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