What programs are used to create gif animation?

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What programs are used to create gif animation?

Answer 1

This is a video created in adobe after effects or similar editors, converted into a GIF.

Answer 2

For a simple gluing of images: "easy gif animator"
For complex animation (what you added): using "After Effects" create a video, and then make a gif from the video.
PS it's a lot harder than it looks

Answer 3

You can masturbate in photoshop. :D
In general, why not use Flash Player?