| 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. Now, 25 years after the first GIF was created, they are experiencing an explosion of interest and innovation that is pushing them into the terrain of art. 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. Featuring: Patrick Davison, MemeFactory TopherChris, Tumblr Pamela Reed and Matthew Rader, Reed+Rader Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, Cinemagraphs Story Development: Mike Rugnetta, Internet Culture Researcher, MemeFactory GIFs by: The Internet. We wish we could attribute all the GIFs we used, but we aren't even sure if that would be possible! But...a special thanks to: www.mr-gif.com @textfiles http xcopy.tumblr.com http Please let us know if you see your work and want attribution! Music by: Mindthings: www.jamendo.com Space Frequencies: www.jamendo.com Casanelli: www.jamendo.com Shamil Elvenheim: www.jamendo.com Kevin Macleod: www.incompetech.com Follow Off Book Twitter: @pbsoffbook Tumblr: pbsarts.tumblr.com Produced by Kornhaber Brown: www.kornhaberbrown.com |
