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A new generation is upon us GIFs are no more

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theBearJew
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A new generation of GIFs are here. Apparently its called GIFV. For GIF Video?

http://gizmodo.com/imgur-just-invented-a-new-gif-format-heres-why-it-matte-1644509502?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_twitter&utm_source=gizmodo_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow


They are supposedly smaller in file size, smother, and in mp4 format but replay and look like gifs. I don't know really what they did here, but when I click a gif its URL ends in gifv.


It would appear that they don't embed properly on NS, because they're videos not images...?

https://i.imgur.com/SrUwlAo.mp4
^Will try with video embed^

And in case that fails. https://i.imgur.com/SrUwlAo.mp4
Oct 9 2014 7:09PM
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theBearJew
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But if you take away the mp4 and replace with gif, it works.
Oct 9 2014 7:09PM
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Calb3rt
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it just seems like they have been able to make larger/higher quality gifs at about the same size as they used to be? im not really sure either though.
http://i.imgur.com/zvATqgs.gifv
not sure if that works but they said it started as 50mb and was converted into a 3.4mb.

this is from the imgur site.
Massively Increased Upload Limits: With the efficiencies introduced by MP4, Imgur is increasing its traditional GIF upload limit of 5MB by an order of magnitude to 50MB. This opens the door to massive improvements in quality. (Note: Original files over 20MB will not be available after upload)
Optimized for Social Channels: Uploads to Imgur will now fully animate on channels like Twitter and Facebook, allowing for the sharing of the full GIF experience throughout the social web.

The .GIFV Extension: With all these improvements, Imgur will now denote converted MP4s with a ".gifv" extension. The intention is to signal to users throughout the Internet that these links will feature a GIF experience that incorporates all the current and future enhancements made through Project GIFV. Imgur plans to submit an accompanying specification to relevant standards organizations before the end of the year.
Oct 9 2014 7:25PM
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Lé.Skiing
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I only have one question; do they still only use 256 colors?
Oct 9 2014 7:34PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Webm master race.

Spoilers: iPhones can't watch them.
Oct 9 2014 7:46PM
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Mr.Mitten
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The one's uploaded by imgur looked super crisp. Wouldn't mind these catching on
Oct 9 2014 9:10PM
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