LSUFreek Needs Help

I'm gonna ask the Fark Board on Monday. I'm not sure the SECr has that many gif makers, or at least patient ones willing to tutor. I have no clue how to capture video and/or import 100 frames from that captured video into the online Adobe PS in an animation format. I was able do it in the past with my hard disc CS2 program, but the hardware is now non-functional.

I actually think I may even just shake off the 6 year rust by doing still farks for now, to see if I not only have the skills, but also the creativity. My brain has been sedentary since 2019. It's gonna be a long road, but I'm gonna give it a try. I feel the itch. Thanks, Fearless.

"Urban Meyer feeding Tebow post-concussion" was my all time favorite still of yours.

From ChatGTP....

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Got it! Adobe Photoshop is now cloud-based (Photoshop for Web / Creative Cloud), and the interface is a bit different from the traditional desktop app. Let’s break this down step by step so you can capture video, import frames, and create an animation in Photoshop.

Step 1: Capture Your Video

Before importing into Photoshop, you need a video file. You can capture it using:
Camera/Phone – record a short video clip (MP4 is ideal).
Screen capture software – OBS, QuickTime (Mac), Xbox Game Bar (Windows), or any screen recorder.
Download video – if already online, make sure you have rights to use it.
Make sure the video is short because you’ll be extracting 100 frames.

Step 2: Convert Video to Frames (Optional)

You can import video directly into Photoshop, but sometimes it helps to pre-extract frames:
Use VLC Media Player or FFmpeg to extract frames as images.
VLC: Video ? Convert/Save ? Advanced ? Extract Frames.
FFmpeg (command line):
ffmpeg -i video.mp4 -vf "fps=10" frame_%03d.png
This extracts 10 frames per second as frame_001.png, frame_002.png, etc.
Note: For 100 frames, decide whether you want the first 100 frames, or evenly spaced frames over the video.

Step 3: Open Adobe Photoshop (Web / Cloud Version)

Go to Adobe Photoshop Web and log in.
Open a New File or Project. Choose the canvas size similar to your video resolution (e.g., 1920×1080).

Step 4: Import Video Frames

The cloud version of Photoshop can now handle video layers:
File ? Open ? choose your video file (MP4 or MOV).
Photoshop will import it as a Video Layer.
Alternative (if importing images):
File ? Open ? select multiple image files (your extracted frames) ? check “Open as Layers.” Each frame becomes a separate layer.

Step 5: Create an Animation / Timeline

Go to Window ? Timeline (or Animation panel in web version).
Choose Create Frame Animation.
Convert layers to frames:
Click the menu in the timeline panel ? Make Frames From Layers.
You should now see all 100 frames as animation frames.

Step 6: Adjust Timing & Looping

Select all frames in the timeline.
Set frame delay (0.03–0.1 sec per frame is common for smooth animation).
Set loop options (Forever, Once, or Custom).

Step 7: Export Your Animation
File ? Export ? Save for Web (Legacy) or Export ? GIF / MP4.
Choose:
GIF for short looping animations.
MP4 for higher quality video output.

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can you edit the frames in photoshop individually

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Yes! In Photoshop, whether you import a video or a set of image frames, you can edit each frame individually, but how you do it depends on whether you’re using the desktop app or Photoshop Web (cloud version).

Here’s how it works:

1. If You Imported a Video

Photoshop converts your video into a Video Layer.
You can open Window ? Timeline to see your video frames.

To edit individual frames:

Convert Video Frames to Layers:
In the Timeline panel, click the menu ? Convert Frames ? Flatten Frames into Layers.

Each frame becomes its own layer.

Edit layers like normal: adjust color, add filters, draw, etc.
When done, convert layers back to a Frame Animation (Timeline panel ? Make Frames From Layers).

2. If You Imported Image Frames (as Layers)

Each frame is already a separate layer.

You can:

Select any layer and edit it individually (paint, erase, apply filters, text, etc.).
When ready, convert layers to frames in the Timeline panel (Make Frames From Layers) to create the animation.

3. Important Tips

Editing frames individually can get heavy in the cloud version if you have 100+ layers. Keep resolution moderate.

Use Adjustment Layers carefully—they affect all layers unless you clip them to a specific frame layer.

You can duplicate a frame if you want to try alternate edits without losing the original.

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Can’t wait to see the results!

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I actually think I may even just shake off the 6 year rust by doing still farks for now

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Lonnie posted some good ideas.

Your first step is to use Premiere ( included in CC) to grab the video, an HD isolate a handful of still shots.

Then you can bring this in to PS and do your doctoring, and export your gif.

Make a Patreon! You can get some passive income and I’m sure some rant whales would throw some donations at you. Myself included.

You still have it. We all have faith in you!!