Animated GIFs – Page 2

March 6, 2001

Rotating Moon

Created for a moon-phase calendar, this rotating moon animation repurposed NASA imagery into a seamless visual loop. Though Earth always sees the same lunar face, the orbiting perspective and careful GIF optimization made it a technical and creative experiment. Read More

March 6, 2001

Ankh

Modeled in 3D Studio Release 4, this animated Ankh was created for a friend immersed in the goth scene. It marked a creative crossover moment, blending early 3D experimentation with symbolic design and emerging subcultural influences. Read More

March 6, 2001

Lewie’s WWW Gallery

Created in 1997 using 3D Studio Release 4, this early animated GIF served as the basis for one of my first. With gold navigation buttons and a blue noise background, the spinning Earth—later corrected—remains the only surviving artifact. Read More

February 3, 1999

Delving into new technologies

While exploring early streaming media, I tested the ASF format after buying a budget video camera. Originally shared via NetShow, the clip was later preserved as a GIF, capturing a moment when web video felt experimental and full of promise. Read More

April 13, 1998

Gears

Created for a friend’s work project, this animated gear sequence began as an AVI file before being converted with MS GIF Animator for quick, web-ready playback. It reflects early experimentation with file formats, compression, and practical digital problem-solving. Read More