AVATAR: The Ultimate Help

Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.

No problem.

The ultimate avatar instuctions thread is 404'ing on me...I wanted to learn how to do an avatar with only a small portion of it animated. I've seen others do this, but cant find the info.

Just a noob testing an avatar

Thank you for ideas. Is this an avatar?

reply to post by mahasvin


yes you could consider it an avatar.

ABOUT ATS: Avatar and Signature Guidelines

Avatars:

GIF and JPEG file formats only with a maximum dimension of 160 pixels wide, by 320 pixels tall. File sizes are not to exceed 75k, and animated GIF's are allowed. (physical size can extend up to 400 pixels tall for images under 50k in file size)

No profanity. No 3rd party advertising for any website(s).

No images that are similar to, or mimic any official ATS staff, FSME, reward, or other images used by ATS to designate special status without prior permission from me, SkepticOverlord, or Springer.

[edit on 13/7/2008 by Sauron]

i was wondering how i can get an above top secret stamp to place on my avatar picture. how do i do this?

reply to post by LordThumbs


First of all your avatar is way to big at 328px X 475px you have to resize it.

GIF and JPEG file formats only with a maximum dimension of 160 pixels wide, by 320 pixels tall. File sizes are not to exceed 75k, and animated GIF's are allowed. (physical size can extend up to 400 pixels tall for images under 50k in file size)

wait a minute... i should be thinking about using a background image instead if im looking to host a larger image right..

what are the dimension rules for the background image?

on second thought im happy with my avatar..thanks.



[edit on 03/06/2008 by LordThumbs]

reply to post by LordThumbs


You don't have the points yet but if you join twitter and U2 asala she will give you 5000 points

Background Image Instructions
Before you begin be sure the image you intend to use is on your computers hard drive and is no larger than 50k. The size of the image will be different for everyone but I don’t recommend an image over say 210 pixels wide as the typical width of the table cell for your custom profile is about 180 pixels. Also please note that this feature costs 2500 points and has nothing to do with the avatar image,

Edit
im my case I am using a background image with a transparent avatar on top

[edit on 25/7/2008 by Sauron]

in order to create an avatar that is transparent all i need to do is leave the url portion blank is that correct.

reply to post by LordThumbs


No
Here is one, if you don't use an avatar and only have a background all the text will move up near the top

files.abovetopsecret.com...

i have an avatar question.

Ok, this might be in the "gray area". I found an avatar i really like.
Think the blue alien from the Fifth Element and a scantily-clad princess Lea fantasy art. Her bits are covered, she just does not have much on. I am a female and don't find this offensive.

Would this be considered a no-no avatar?

reply to post by fishneedh2o


Can you post a link. also please check Avatar and Signature Guidelines to see if it falls into an categories list in this section "Erotic, Suggestive, Violent or Illegal Content".

of course.

img369.imageshack.us...


Personally i think it falls with in the guidelines, but I have been wrong before and wanted the OK before I used it.

reply to post by fishneedh2o


oh yea by all means

thank you Sauron


OK lets test this avatar and see if I set it up right.
test...test...test..1...2...3

reply to post by ZeddicusZulZorander


how do i ask a question?

Sweet, well it took me years of lurking and 6 months of registered existence but I finally think I figured out how to get an avatar thanks to this thread! thanks Zedd.

worked great many thx

[edit on 26-8-2008 by dalek]