A Commercial Photographer's Guide to Animated Gifs in Photoshop CC | Brian Rodgers Jr. South Bend Commercial Photography

Often times we see animated gifs in the form of humorous animals doing funny things in the context of an email or social media site. However, in this tutorial, I'm covering a more practical use to approaching animated gifs. I'm calling this tutorial "A Commercial Photographer's Guide to Animated Gifs in Photoshop CC."

Depending on your client, it's a safe bet to say that they are not experts in the field of photography. Some clients have a better understanding than others, however, it is our job as commercial photographers to educate our clients. In this tutorial, I will show you an effective way to create animated gifs that visually demonstrate the creative post production processes we endure to create a finished retouched image.

 

Brian Rodgers Jr.

Brian Rodgers Jr. is a commercial advertising photographer based in South Bend Indiana. Brian has a wealth of commercial photography experience photographing everything from commercial portraits, RVs, large commercial vehicles, product and food photography, to multi-million dollar mansions. Furthermore, he has created brand images for national companies and his work has been published in various national and international publications including Photoshop User Magazine, Dentaltown Magazine, Incisal Edge Magazine, and the popular web based show "Photography Tips & Tricks" produced by Kelby Media Group to name a few. Brian’s overall body of work demonstrates a real cultivation of skills behind the lens as well as a wide array of cutting edge post production techniques. He provides his clients with exceptional images and ensures customer satisfaction through his relentless work ethic. Brian is not just a photographer, he is an artist. Retouching his own work allows him to deliver a product that reflects his vision as an artist. And his clients are never disappointed in his abilities to produce consistent, compelling images. Fun Fact: He shot his own portrait