# Physical GIF Cameras The 'GIF-TY' Instantly Prints Out Short Animated Flipbooks By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GIF-Camera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/17/flipboarding/) If you've ever wanted a Polaroid camera that makes low-tech animations, you can get one now with the 'GIF-TY' GIF camera. The camera records a one to five-second scene to be made into a physical GIF. Like a Polaroid camera, the recorded scene is instantly printed out on a strip of paper. Tear each frame apart, bind them in a plastic holder and you've got yourself a [flipbook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videotoflip). The 'GIF-TY' works by using a timer to capture a series of pictures. After setting the timer to your desired time, just let it roll and act out your scene. A large ergonomic print button on the side of the camera can then be pressed to transfer your captures to paper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Physical GIF Cameras:** Opportunity for creating innovative physical GIF cameras that capture short animated flipbooks. - **Instant Printing Technology:** Opportunity for developing instant printing technology that can print out short animated flipbooks. - **Interactive Photography:** Opportunity for exploring interactive photography techniques that combine digital and physical elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for the photography industry to adopt physical GIF cameras and offer innovative products and services. - **Printing:** Opportunity for the printing industry to develop new instant printing technology for short animated flipbooks. - **Creative Arts:** Opportunity for the creative arts industry to incorporate interactive photography techniques into artistic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chunky Retro Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip-instant-camera.md) - [Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip1.md) - [Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-flip.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Adorable Mini Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-digital-toy-camera.md) - [Gifting-Ready Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap-custom-edition.md) - [Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myfirst-camera-insta-wi.md) - [Palm-Sized Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-pal.md)