This gist shows how to create a GIF screencast using only free OS X tools: QuickTime, ffmpeg, and gifsicle.
To capture the video (filesize: 19MB), using the free "QuickTime Player" application:
# Convert an animated video to gif | |
# Works best for videos with low color palettes like Dribbble shots | |
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# @param $1 - video file name like `animation.mov` | |
# @param @optional $2 - resize parameter as widthxheight like `400x300` | |
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# Example: vidtogif animation.mov 400x300 | |
# Requirements: ffmpeg and gifsicle. Can be downloaded via homebrew | |
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# http://chrismessina.me/b/13913393/mov-to-gif |