Python: How to Convert MP4 to GIF Animation Using ‘MoviePy’

1. Creating a Virtual Environment

Navigate to the project directory ($ cd project_directory) and create a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv moviepy_env

MoviePy Official site: https://zulko.github.io/moviepy/

2. Activating the Virtual Environment

source moviepy_env/bin/activate

3. Installing and Using MoviePy

pip install moviepy

4. Deactivating the Virtual Environment

When you’re finished, deactivate the virtual environment:

deactivate

Additional Information

If you need ‘ffmpeg', install it using the following command:

brew install ffmpeg

Uninstalling

To uninstall MoviePy, simply delete the project directory, as this will remove the virtual environment and the installed packages.