hello, caratblr! we're hosting our first event — a raffle! join us in supporting gaza's people by participating. here’s how it works:
raffle details:
you can enter by making a donation to one of the below campaigns.
minimum donation: $1 (each $1 = 1 entry). gofundme has a platform policy where they require a minimum donation of $5, however the min for the other campaigns is $1.
enter as many times as you like! every dollar counts and every entry helps. we will never touch any money, it is to be donated directly to your organization of choice!
where to donate: the choice is yours and the options are as follows
via gazafunds: individual stagnant gofundme campaigns: your donation here will directly impact families in gaza.
crips for esims for gaza: esims are critically needed in gaza, and your donation will help families stay connected. (information | donate)
help gaza's children: this campaign is palestinian-run and helps to buy food, clothing, supplies and sometimes, even toys for gaza's little ones. (information | donate)
gaza wound care: a campaign run by some of gaza's doctors to cover the cost of treating the sick and wounded
amina's gofundme: check out max's (@scouped) post about amina here! a $5 minimum donation to amina will also get you a gifset or postcard from max!
note: donations made to enter the raffle will also count toward a custom gifset from us! feel free to submit your donation for both purposes.
raffle prizes:
additional info:
donations can be made to any of the above-listed organizations or campaigns.
submit an ask (it will not be published) or dm @seungchoels with your proof of donation.
all prizes will be ethically sourced, following the current divestment from zionism hybe boycott.
you must be comfortable giving your address out to recieve your prize.
deadline: raffle entries close on oct. 10th. winners will be announced shortly after!
thank you for supporting the people of gaza with us – every entry makes a difference. palestine will be free!
tumblr carats, let's make a difference together! our mission is simple: donate to a gazan cause, and we'll create a personalized seventeen gifset just for you!
how to donate:
via gazafunds: this platform generates a random stagnant gofundme dedicated to helping those in need. your donation here will directly impact individuals in gaza.
crips for esims for gaza: if you'd prefer to donate to a larger organization instead of individual gofundme campaigns, this is a great option as esims are much needed. (information | donate)
help gaza's children: this campaign is palestinian-run and helps to buy food, clothing, supplies and sometimes, even toys for gaza's little ones. (information | donate)
gaza wound care: a campaign run by some of gaza's doctors to cover the cost of treating the sick and wounded
after you donate:
send us proof: leave us an ask here with proof of your donation (it will not be published!). in the same ask, request your gifset: let us know the details of your request! be as specific as you like—member + era, any hoshi fancam, seungkwan with red hair, cute 95z moments, or even a specific stage (include the date, or a link if possible). we'll work our magic to create something special for you. please note that unless you request otherwise, we will mention you when your request is posted! if you'd prefer that we didn't, simply ask to remain anonymous.
request turnaround time:
depending on our availability, the amount of easily sourced giffing material, and the amount of requests we currently have, this varies. you can sometimes expect for your request to be posted in under 24 hours, other times it may be closer to 3-5 days. please be patient, we promise we won't forget you! <3
important notes:
any amount can be donated! every bit helps and is greatly appreciated.
calling all content creators: we’re currently a four-person team and would love for other content creators to join us in this project! if you’re interested in contributing, submit an application.
join us in making a difference—one gif at a time! ♡
BEFORE & AFTER CHALLENGE 🩵
thanks for tagging me @withyouth <3 i had a lot of fun doing these and i was super interested in seeing how my own colouring process (and gif making process) had changed since the last year and a half, i used to have a really strong aqua/orange hued psd i'd slap on everything and then i was really into blues/reds but now i'm gearing towards more natural colouring and not too strong/contrasty (at least when it comes to kpop but sharpening also plays a role in that) i also really love peachy tones in gifs but i've yet to figure out the perfect way to do that <3
Hello! We hit 10k followers! I want to take this moment to thank all our wonderful followers and the talented members of usergif! We created this blog less than 2 years ago and are constantly blown away by your support and beautiful creations. As a thank-you, we're proud to announce our new and improved resource directory!!! Shout out to arithemes' custom page which allowed us to create a more streamlined and organized directory for everyone to use. Under the cut, you'll find a guide to help you find exactly the resource you're looking for on our blog. Happy gifmaking! :)
THE UPDATED DIRECTORY
All resources are in alphabetical order first by the creator's URL (at the time of entry), then by the resource's title. Each title is a clickable link that'll redirect you to the original post. Beneath that, you'll find the creator's URL and the resource's relevant filter tags:
As always, whenever I add new entries to the directory, you'll see the last date listed on the right side of the blog here:
If you don't see one of your recent tutorials listed there, please be patient. I update the directory on a monthly basis, but only add resources that have already exited our queue.
THE FILTERS
Please note: the Source section has exclusive filters, meaning you can only select one at a time. In the Type and Effects sections, you can select as many filters as you want. However, if you select 2 filters in one section, like "animated" and "blending," it'll show results for any resource with either of those tags, not necessarily resources that include both of those tags.
Here's a breakdown of how we categorize our resources:
Source:
↳ all: posted by any creator
↳ usergif: posted by usergif
Type:
↳ all: click this to reset filter selections
↳ action: pre-recorded photoshop functions that can be replayed
↳ basics: non-effects-related resources to help new gifmakers get their feet off the ground (please remember usergif is not a resource for beginner-level gifs and focuses on intermediate to advanced gif effects. however, we thought it would be helpful to keep some basic resources available)
↳ brush: various brush shapes like ripped paper edges or intricate textures
↳ fonts: names and links to fonts or font packs
↳ template: pre-made, downloadable layouts and designs
↳ texture: overlays that add a different finish to a gif such as Ben Day dots (retro comic dots) or glitter
↳ tutorial: any post that provides an explanation for a gif effects process
↳ other
Effect:
↳ all: click this to reset filter selections
↳ animated: an effect that applies movement to an element such as rotating text or wiggling shapes
↳ blending: aka double exposure, this effect combines two or more gifs layered on top of each other
↳ color: specifically for color manipulation, an effect in which the original colors are completely different (e.g. a blue sky colored to look pink)
↳ glitch: an effect where color channels are toggled and layered over the original gif to give a flickering effect
↳ layout: multiple gifs on one canvas like a collage (e.g. hexagon layout) or poster-style templates
↳ overlay: an added element layered above a gif (excluding text) such as a shape, another gif confined to a shape, a texture, etc.
↳ transition: an effect that stylizes the passage from one scene/clip into another, such as a fade, glitch, linear wipe, or motion blur transition
↳ typography: any kind of stylized text added over a gif (does not include basic captions)
You can find examples of all these gif effects via their respective tags on our Nav!
THE SEARCH BAR
This search bar functions the same way as the search bar in the upper right corner of our main blog and the search function on Tumblr's mobile app.
Tumblr search allows you to generate results using keywords found in the body of the post or the tags. So, if you're looking for a post but can only remember it having the word "rotoscoping," you can type that in either in the directory's search or blog's search and find any post on our blog that mentions the exact keyword "rotoscoping."
THE NAV & TAGS
Tags function differently from search keywords as these relate to exact words and phrases found only in the tags, not the body of the post. Our members use tags to categorize original posts and reblogs. Some of our most frequently used tags are listed on our Navigation Page and saved in the mobile search function pictured below:
But if you ever want to quickly navigate a tag, simply add /tagged/word to the end of our url to find that tag! For example, if you want to see all the posts we've tagged as a #tutorial, just go to usergif.tumblr.com/tagged/tutorial.
BROKEN LINKS
Whether it's due to a creator frequently changing their url, the absence of an automatic blog redirect, or my own mistakes when coding the directory — you may stumble upon a broken link. Here's what to do:
If a creator has changed their username but their blog doesn't automatically redirect you to the new blog, check if they listed their new user name in the title of their old blog like I did:
In this case, simply replace the url you landed on with this new url. For example,
https://sith-maul.tumblr.com/post/692130400398704640/how-to-make-an-animated-google-search-overlay-a
→ would become →
https://cal-kestis.tumblr.com/post/692130400398704640/how-to-make-an-animated-google-search-overlay-a
However, if you can't figure out the creator's new url or in the case that I messed up the link due to human error, feel free to send us a message so I can help find the source or correct the mistake!
WHERE TO FIND THIS INFO AGAIN
If you ever need to access this guide while using the directory, simply click the "i" button here:
And that's it! We hope this revamped directory is a lot more efficient and helpful. Thank you again for all your support and for helping us reach this follower milestone!
NEW YEAR, NEW FONTS #USERGIFNYNF
TYPOGRAPHY CHALLENGE ・ JAN 8-12
Let's kick off 2024 with a new challenge... all about typography! If typography has ever made you feel stuck, we hope this challenge helps you break out of your comfort zone, discover new fonts, and try new styles! This event is open to gifmakers from all fandoms and will run from January 8-12, featuring 5 prompts:
DAY 1 (1/8): LAYER STYLES
↳ Use any combination of blending options (screen, hard light, difference, etc.) and/or layer effects (bevel, shadow, glow, gradient overlay, etc.).
DAY 2 (1/9): ONLY ONE
↳ Refine your choices and use ONLY ONE font throughout your entire set.
DAY 3 (1/10): PERFECT PAIRS
↳ Use a different font pairing per gif. Check out our font pairing recs!
DAY 4 (1/11): THREE TYPEFACES
↳ Use 1 Serif + 1 Sans Serif + 1 Script typeface in your set.
DAY 5 (1/12): FAVORITE FONT(S)
↳ Show off your favorite font(s) any way you want!
Rules for how to participate below the cut:
Reblog this post and follow @usergif
Create a gifset using the prompts provided above
Tag #usergifNYNF so we can reblog your creations!
Caption your post with:
@usergif new year, new fonts: day # - prompt
description
[fonts used: font name (source)]*
*Optional: We encourage including font names and their sources in your caption so others can find them [e.g. Blastimo Sans (dafont.com)]. After all, this challenge is about discovering new fonts and typography styles! You can also put this in a "read more" after your main caption or put a link in part of your caption that redirects to an internal Tumblr link (e.g. a page on your blog that lists fonts used). We don't recommend linking to external sites as doing this too many times in one post can affect the visibility of your post.
Questions about the event? Send us an ask here. We’ll tag all event answers with #usergifNYNF.ask. Need inspo? Check our RESOURCE DIRECTORY for typography tutorials or look through some of our members' font recs!
We also want to take this moment to thank you all for helping us reach over 10k followers! We hope this blog can continue to be a source of help and inspiration for gif effects, and we can’t wait to see what you create for this challenge! 🪄
Fonts used:
Gif 1, in order of appearance: Traveling Typewriter*, Bassy*, Buy More*, Germanica [Plain Germanica]*, Doky*, Magic Retro*, GIN Grotesk [Gin Rounded] (befonts.com), Random House*, Lostar*, Amberla*, Schizoid Personality* (* = dafont.com)
Gif 2: Karla (Google Fonts), Buffalo Script (dafontfree.io)
