BTS : Avatar Creations

Well, whatever the case.....I downloaded GIMP a while back and have been reading through Druid's thread for GIMP dummies.

If I can ever figure out how to open the program......you better watch your back!

reply to post by Druid42

But we're having an Avatar contest, not a Background Contest. So I'm a bit confused.

It's for both Avatars and Backgrounds and the standard rules apply for both. At least, that's how I would expect it to be.

Most all entries, other than the animated ones, will be backgrounds.

I like to see the mix

reply to post by sheepslayer247


Hey, while your here, why not ask bfft for a resize on that image for your sig line? There's a code to get it to center, and that 75x56 little itty bitty icon is simply way too small. Ask if he'll enlarge it a bit.

reply to post by Druid42


He gladly offered his services earlier today to do just that and will be hashing it out at his leisure.

You guys think too muck alike and I must give you all credit for being so willing to help others!

Tis rare....even on ATS.

reply to post by Zarniwoop

Too bad there is no way to display them against a static background in a contest, but there isn't really a good way to do that.

You got me thinking.

Pending on the final rules, there is a way to display both together: a layer merge.

The image would be 180x480, with the understanding that it is actually two files when in use. The contest entry would be animated, a no no, but ONLY for presentation for the contest. The actual animated area would still adhere to the 170x240 guidelines, and the background would still be 180x480, and the avatar and background, as well as the merged image, would have to all be displayed separately.

English:

We'll have to see what DTOM decides.

reply to post by Druid42


ahh, so many technicalities. But you are very correct, and it is a fine point.

I am certain that DTOM will get it worked out. I think the suggestion is a correct suggestion, and it would make for a better contest. I may even start using CS5 to learn how to animate in PS.

reply to post by FortAnthem


just stopping by to say the whole house lit up over the kitty

reply to post by Druid42


avatars or backgrounds are allowed.....but background cannot be animated....correct????
But you can have a nice background with a complimentary animated avatar? right??

Originally posted by DontTreadOnMe
reply to post by Druid42

 

avatars or backgrounds are allowed.....but background cannot be animated....correct????
But you can have a nice background with a complimentary animated avatar? right??

Perfect. Thank you mucho!

reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan


but that is correct info, as long as the sizes are right?? right ???

reply to post by DontTreadOnMe


Right. You have it nailed.

Dang OCD kickin in.

Avatars are 170x240, and 75kb in size. Animations allowed.

Backgrounds are 180x480, and 150kb in size. Animations not allowed.

There, that's the specs. If you're working on writing the contest rules, DTOM, that may help.

And just to make it more interesting, let's not forget Zarni's Tutorial on how to easily make an animated avatar. Awesome instructions, very concise, and I'm sure if you have questions Zarn is only a post or u2u away.

It's Gimp only, but Gimp is free to download, just google it. There is a version for Windows, Linux, and Mac. No excuses now, to experiment a bit.

That's what makes contests fun. It's the challenge.

That's what makes contests funreply to post by Druid42


I must agree cause of the fun
second liner.

reply to post by Druid42

and I'm sure if you have questions Zarn is only a post or u2u away.

Of course... always happy to help anyone out with animations. Although I'll be pretty busy with non ATS stuff for the next 10 days or so, so no lightning turn-arounds

Originally posted by sheepslayer247
reply to post by Druid42

 

He gladly offered his services earlier today to do just that and will be hashing it out at his leisure.

You guys think too muck alike and I must give you all credit for being so willing to help others!

Tis rare....even on ATS.

I sent this in U2U, but forgot we had talked about it here.



I am no good at getting the coding right for images around here. Can someone give him some guidance?

Hows that?

You rock!

reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan


Nice colors

ETA: and well balanced.

Guys, put your creative stuff on notice:

www.abovetopsecret.com...

the theme will be Myths and Legends.
Contest will start tonight or tomorrow.
We'll have two threads: one for entries ONLY...the other for contest chit chat.
We still have one or two things to iron out...so stay tuned.


contest discussion thread:
www.abovetopsecret.com...