Overview: Communications Tactics

the use of Tumblr by the U.S. Department of State, which is quite active on the platform, shows a keen interest mostly in infographics and videos, but uses less GIFs, or animated GIF images, then the previous administration... why GIFs can be key in the storytelling process: contextualize a quote or event; condense information, time, or process; c…

"At the moment, it looks like the feature is experimental " Just in case the world didn't have enough cat gifs... - YouTube Now Lets You Make GIFs From Videos

"Animated GIFs are something of an internet art form, shared by all. Yet, they are created by a comparatively small slice of the internet. There's no reason you can't join in the fun, though. From beginners to advanced tools, we've got the ultimate guide to making your own silent internet picture films."

"If you come across a video, all you need to do is add "GIF" before "YouTube" in the URL, and you will be redirected to the app. For example: Original video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BT1cd49pIw To convert to GIF: www.gifyoutube.com/watch?v=2BT1cd49pIw " - Add "GIF" to the Start of YouTube Links to Convert Videos to GIF

"Nathan Pyle"