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If you want to convert GIFs to WebM/MP4/etc you might want to check out the MediaCrush[1] code. Or just use https://mediacru.sh, which is and always will be free.

[1]: https://github.com/mediacrush/mediacrush

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I'd love to know your thoughts on using WebP (image format that supports animation) versus WebM (video format) for GIFs.

Do you think it's worthwhile? If not, why?

We haven't looked much into WebP as an animation container. And since it's only supported by Chrome (and will likely remain that way) we are not currently considering it. WebM and MP4 both have pretty good codecs for video; definitely a lot better than GIFs, that's for sure.

I love your work. Thank you for mediacrush. Are you guys doing alright, financially, if you don't mind me asking?

Thank you for using MediaCrush! We publish regular transparency reports[1] about several things, including our finances. We don't have any seed money, it's just coming out of our own wallet.

[1] https://blog.mediacru.sh/2014/07/12/State-of-MediaCrush-2014...

What is the most efficient way to donate to MediaCrush? Gittip? If so, is the weekly subscription easy to cancel?

If you'd like to set up a recurring donation, then yes, Gittip is the easiest way to do it. That said, we're not picky about donations; we'll accept pretty much every payment method or barter.

Thank you! Are you behind midacru.sh?

I am indeed. Happy to answer your questions.

Absolutely! May be able to work together. What's the best way to reach each other?

Another mediacrush guy here - jdiez went to sleep. Us devs hang out in #mediacrush on irc.freenode.net and we also read emails sent to {jdiez,drew}@mediacru.sh

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