Despite the ubiquity of online video, they’re still not as portable as images, and what better way to get the best of both worlds than through animated GIFs?

Looking for that cracked, distorted effect in a font for your website, but you’re not finding a free font that cuts it, nor do you have the budget to cash up for a commercial license? Never fear, using Adobe Illustrator, a photo, and a suitable non-distorted font, you’ll be able to create your own unique beaten-up look. Zoe tells how in this tutorial.