Creating and uploading avatars

[Juanita]

Originally Posted by ~*~Humera~*~

JuAnItA try Microsoft GIF Animator, you can get it easily if you do a search on google.
I downloaded it a few days ago and it works perfectly for me. I had previously made several attempts to figure out how to do animations in photoshop but it gave me a headache every time.

Thank you very much, Humera!
I will try to make some moving avatars!

[Marengo]

I couldn't find the sizes of the moderator avatars anywhere, could anybody tell me?
To make it more complicated, how do I put faces from 3 different pictures in 1 avatar? I want to make an avatar of Queen Beatrix, Queen Paola and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa and one of Mathilde, Letizia and Maxima, one of Astrid Laurentien and Elena and one of Claire, Cristina and Sybilla (preferably all with tiara). If it is to difficult to explain, please let me know to as I can put the idea out of my head then.

[Maxie]

I think the moderator avatars are 80 by 160 pixels.
I don't know which programm you're using, btw. I only know how paint shop pro works, I'm afraid...

[norwegianne]

Originally Posted by Marengo

I couldn't find the sizes of the moderator avatars anywhere, could anybody tell me?
To make it more complicated, how do I put faces from 3 different pictures in 1 avatar? I want to make an avatar of Queen Beatrix, Queen Paola and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa and one of Mathilde, Letizia and Maxima, one of Astrid Laurentien and Elena and one of Claire, Cristina and Sybilla (preferably all with tiara). If it is to difficult to explain, please let me know to as I can put the idea out of my head then.

160x80

Use a marking-tool to mark the part of the picture you want, copy and paste... I often like to first paste it into a new document and resize if needed before pasting it into the final avatar.

[acid_rain3075]

I was wondering how do you make avatars with the double borders? Like these ones that I found in the avatar galleries for the Belgian Royal Family:



Plus I have Adobe Photoshop CS2 so my application shouldn't be a problem because I think there aren't to many difference in photoshop 7 and CS2.

[HRH Mims]

Well, I hope, I may help you, but I use PhotoFiltre
but I think there shouldn't be a big problem.

at first choose your avatar (80x80, don't forget sharpen it)


now, do 1st frame:

It should be: - black
- oppacity 100%
- the most important width 3 pixels

then do 2nd frame:

It should be: - white
- oppacity 100%
- width 2 pixels

Final:
It should be: - black
- oppacity 100%
- Width 1 pixel

That's it:

I don't know if there's another way
I hope I helped you. Btw, as we may post avatars, I hope it's ok, I sent pics instead of links

[HRH_Liz]

I am wondering if anybody can tell me....how many posts I need to have in order to get an avatar or it doesn't matter? I am new and still learning. Thanks.

[norwegianne]

Anybody can have an avatar. Have you looked at the avatar gallery?

[dazzling]

Originally Posted by Lady Jennifer

What if you are having problems adjusting the pixels? I've been trying & everytime I fix one- the other one changes. For example- if I put 80 in the width- the height changes to 85....then if I try to put 80 in the height the width changes to 75

I think this is the problem of why tyour facing the above problem in photoshop;you have "constrain proportions" checked.

When you reduce the image size in the "image size box" make sure "constrain proportions" isnt checked.

But the good thing with it checked is that you wont get a funny looking avatar (ex, the picture would end up looking funny or wrong)

I hope this helps

[coco]

Don't forget to sharp your avatars! A few hours ago, I found out how to do it with the program I use. Now I am sharping all my avatars which I posted yesterday and they look much better!!! I should post them once again:)

[asturiana]

How can I write something (for example my name) on the avator ? Thanks.

[LadyK]

Depending on the program, it changes, but most of them should just have a font tool that you type in your words, then voila.

For aesthetics, you should always consider your font, color and size for legibility at the size it will be displayed at (80x80 pixels for TRF), because why go to the trouble of text if you can't read it?

Also, remember that any text used in an avatar must also follow the rules.

[TheTruth]

As you might have noticed, my avatar always changes. I'm actually trying to find the right picture that will match me and won't be modified for a long time. Although I'm very indecisive and I feel like I don't have the proper pic to illustrate me. So, that's why I need help . Please, people who have stuck to one and only avatar for a long time, tell me how you've managed to choose and why this particular one. Thanks

[Elspeth]

I chose mine because it's so light-hearted and genial, just like me....

[TheTruth]

Well that's cool Elspeth ! And may I say it totally matches your personality.

[Avalon]

I sort of didn't doubt I want to have Queen Elizabeth on my avatar, and this picture, showing the young Queen was right on spot for me. It's very regal, and there is that sadness you can often see in the Queen's eyes.
There were 3 other pictures I strongly considered, including the one with the Queen and new-born Charles, but in the end I chose this one and never change it, apart from Holidays.

[Elspeth]

So have you found the magic avatar yet, TheTruth? Enquiring minds would like to know.

[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by Elspeth

So have you found the magic avatar yet, TheTruth? Enquiring minds would like to know.

Still looking, still looking . I like the one I have now but I might get tired of it one day ... Ummm, I guess I'm too versatile to stick with a single picture as avatar anyway .

[TheTruth]

Originally Posted by Elspeth

So have you found the magic avatar yet, TheTruth? Enquiring minds would like to know.

Good news, I've made this avatar and I'm going to keep it for awhile I believe. I really like it so I'll stick to it .

[Elspeth]

Good! It's a very happy and unusual avatar. Excellent choice!