Video: The History of Animated GIFs

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“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.”

Here at Onomatopoeia we have shared some of our favorites over time, from the classic humor based gif to Rick Silva’s artistic compositions. There is no doubt the gif is a medium worthy of experimentation often producing fantastic results. In the six minute video below we get to see some of the folks out there who are pushing the barriers, particularly in the fashion industry.

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

Video: Arcade Fire's Complete Austin City Limits Performance

PBS has offered up The Arcade Fire’s full set from Austin City Limits. Featuring songs from all three of their albums, the gig was the last time the band was to perform in support of their third studio album The Suburbs. Check out The one-hour set, which saw Win Butler getting up close and personal with the audience as well as the set list from the night’s performance below...

Watch Arcade Fire on PBS. See more from Austin City Limits.

SET LIST:
Ready To Start
Keep The Car Running
Haiti
Rococo
The Suburbs
Month Of May
Rebellion (Lies)
Wake Up
Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)

Video: Swoon and Olek for PBS

Swoon and Olek were recently interviewed by PBS for the video below. The footage Covers the most recent major projects from each artist and gets into their thought process and inspirations, good stuff from the ladies.