Animated gif image

Hi
I like to create an animated gif image from a given set of images with java. I like to do this with the given set of java api as I do not want to use a commercial graphics library. Can anyone provide me with a sample example.
Thanks

Hi
I like to resize a gif image. Currently i am using the following code but the resized image is not smooth.
public BufferedImage resizeImage(BufferedImage img, int newW, int newH)
          int w = img.getWidth();
          int h = img.getHeight();
          BufferedImage dimg = new BufferedImage(newW, newH, img.getType());
          Graphics2D g = dimg.createGraphics();
          g.setRenderingHint(RenderingHints.KEY_INTERPOLATION, RenderingHints.VALUE_INTERPOLATION_BILINEAR);
          g.drawImage(img, 0, 0, newW, newH, 0, 0, w, h, null);
          g.dispose();
          return dimg;
Is there a way to resize a gif image in a smooth way as the example given in the gif4j library
Thanks

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import java.awt.image.BufferedImage;
import java.awt.Graphics;
import javax.imageio.ImageIO;
import javax.imageio.ImageReader;
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Animated GIF Image on a JPanel.

How can I display an animated GIF image on a JPanel? It should animate after displaying.
Regards

I think this code should display an animated GIF image on a JPanel.
-Mani
import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.event.WindowAdapter;
import java.awt.event.WindowEvent;
import java.awt.*;
public class Animation {
public static void main(String args[]) {
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JLabel headerLabel = new JLabel();
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frame.setVisible(true);
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Where can I find video training to make animated GIF images?

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Hello Bill,
you could have a look at http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-frame-animations.html >>> ... till save the animation
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First thing you need to do is stop thinking in terms of file formats once the files are in photoshop they are all the same. The exception being vector vs raster. But in this instance the process is rteally the same so 6 on one hand a half a dozen on the other. Or as some would say Tomatoe, tomahtoe(mispelled on purpose).
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Either go to adobe tv,
Itunes podcasts
or one of the following web sites:
http://kelbytv.com/
http://creativesuitepodcast.com/

Question about animated GIF image

I am working on a new site. My client (using Safari 1.x with
OS10.3x) tells
me that this ani GIF doesn't load properly. I see it fine in
10.4x, with
both Safari 2x and FF1.5x, and on the PC. Whazzup wit dat?
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Could this be a problem?
2 different background images defined for the same container?
#wrapper #topContent {
background-image: url(Images/Anim.gif);
and...
#topContent {
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-image: url(../images/Index.jpg);
height: 208px;
Just a thought..........
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does not show the last
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| > | > Loaded and reloaded in both but still no last
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I saved a bunch of animated .GIF files on my iPhone.
When I imported them onto my computer, they were all single framed .JPG files.
Why does the iPhone convert the images, and is there any way to prevent this?
Thanks!

you can play gif in webView ,just the same way you load a jpeg or png..
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na12 wrote: gifview --animate --new-window root animated.gif
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I wish to create an animated banner and use it as the texture in Captivate 4.
As I know texture supports only image formats( JPEG, PNG, GIF,etc). So, I have created a small animation in Photoshop and saved in GIF format and used it as the texture. But when I preview the movie it is displayed as an image but not the animation.
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I worked in Adobe FireWorks to make the animated .gif. What program do I use to convert the file from .gif to any video format: .mp4, .m4v, .avi, .wmv, etc. I want to convert it into video format, so that QuickTime Player plays the video, I can insert it into iMovie '11 and edit, and also insert it into Final Cut Pro X and edit video.

Thanks for getting back with me so promptly. It has taken me this time to connect with the proper people to find out the information you requested.
The camera used to film the class was a Panasonic AG-HMC40P, owned by a local cable TV station; they use Kodak video encoding software, and a SD card was used to store the video. The file extension is .mts, and the mime file is MPEG 2 transport. He said I probably need an AVCHD converter, and the Mac app store lists 8 of those options, 4 free and 4 for up to $9.99. He said I'll also need a converter for later plans of posting on YouTube or on the website, and while some of those in the app store might work for the later needs, he knows one app called "Compressor" that would work for the uploading later. He also suggested I could try renaming the .mts file to .MP2T, but he wasn't sure that would work.
They don't work with Macs at the studio, but I had thought I could have some lessons there in editing, and apply what I learned to my iMac and iMovie.
First, though, I have to be able to see it and review it!
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Loss transparency in an animated GIF image when resizing

Hi Friends,
I have to write a program to resize GIF, JPEG , and PNG images. I wrote and it works but when i resize a GIF file it loses its transparency and give a black color for transparent area.
I used a GifDecoder found at www.fmsware.com/stuff/GifDecoder.java
and a gif encoder found at jmge.net/java/gifenc/Gif89a090b.zip.
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How can i set a transparent color in Graphic2D object? smtimes it may help me. or error may be in the encoder.
Help me guys.
Thanks and regards,
Manjula

Java comes with gif encoder/decoders.
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