About this session
A bouncing icon. A looping message. A doodle that never quite sits still.
GIF Making Workshop is a hands-on creative session where participants turn a simple idea into a short looping animation.
A GIF is a sequence of still frames shown one after another. The facilitator introduces frames, timing and loop testing, then everyone builds, adjusts and exports their own GIF. No animation experience is needed.
What your people take away
- Turn a simple idea into animation frames
- Adjust timing and spacing
- Test the loop until it runs smoothly
- Export your own finished GIF
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Plan the motionA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Plan the motion: how a GIF works, choose an idea and plan the loop.
- How a GIF works
- Choose an idea
- Plan the loop
Covers Plan the motion, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Plan the motionParticipants learn how GIFs work, choose a simple motion and plan the loop.
- Plan the motion
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Plan the motion.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Build the framesBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also build frames, adjust timing and test the loop.
- Plan the motion
- Build the frames
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Plan the motion and Build the frames.
3 hours
3 Hours — Export and shareBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also export a finished GIF and share it if they want.
- Plan the motion
- Build the frames
- Export and share
- Live Q&A
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Plan the motion, Build the frames and Export and share.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of GIF MakingAll four parts in more depth, with several GIFs per person and a team animation.
- Plan the motion
- Build the frames
- Export and share
- Go further
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Plan the motion
Every length- How a GIF worksThe facilitator explains frames, timing and what makes a clean loop.
- Choose an ideaParticipants pick a simple motion, such as a bounce, a blink or an animated message.
- Plan the loopEach person sketches how the last frame returns to the first.
Build the frames
90 minutes and longer- Frame by frameParticipants build a short sequence of frames from drawings, shapes or photos.
- Timing and spacingThe group adjusts how long each frame stays on screen.
- Test the loopParticipants play the loop, spot jumps and fix them.
Export and share
3 hours and longer- Export the GIFEveryone saves a working file and exports a finished GIF.
- Optional sharePeople can share their GIF or keep it private.
- Workflow referenceParticipants leave with a short guide to making more.
Go further
Full day only- Photo to GIFLonger sessions add turning photos into animation.
- Perfect loop challengeParticipants try a harder seamless loop.
- Animated messageTeams make a short animated message together.
Tools and materials
- Prepared practice files and assets
- GIF workflow reference
Who it’s for
- Team socials and lunch-hour sessions
- Creative wellbeing activities
- Distributed-team events
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about GIF Making Workshop
How long is GIF Making Workshop?
GIF Making Workshop runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Plan the motion: how a GIF works, choose an idea and plan the loop. A 60-minute session covers Plan the motion in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Build the frames. A 3-hour session adds Export and share. A full-day session adds Go further.
Can GIF Making Workshop be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book GIF Making Workshop?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open GIF Making Workshop to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.