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a reply to: dollukka

I showed BFFT (luckily I had my phone out)



It wasn't pretty


Cody

a reply to: cody599

“As a rule, what is out of sight disturbs men's minds more seriously than what they see”
Julius Caesar

So i guess you made him a favour

Hola talented avatar peoples!

I am in need of assistance. I've had this avatar for a while and I think it's time for an upgrade. I'd like to keep the banjo-playing hitler and the SheepSlayer font, but I'd like a different "theme" and I'd also like for hitler's dance to fill the entire width of the available space.

As for a theme? I'd like a disco theme. Maybe a disco ball, new background and a polyester suit?

Is that possible?

a reply to: dollukka

The man with a clear conscience probably has a poor memory.

Avatars, philosophy and recipes. What more could one ask for ?

Cody

a reply to: chiefsmom

Here's a concept...


It would need a some background work, though.

a reply to: sheepslayer247

Hi. Sounds like you just need a new background. It just has to align with the existing gif.

dance to fill the entire width of the available space.

That can't be done, unfortunately. The width of the background is 198 while the maximum width of the avatar is 170.

a reply to: Zarniwoop

That can't be done, unfortunately. The width of the background is 198 while the maximum width of the avatar is 170.

Thanks ZW. Didnt know that.

I suppose all i do need is a background. A disco ball and a polyester suit would be nice...but beggars cant be choosers.

a reply to: cody599

The searches and the results are my favourite part of the process.

Best one yet, looking for a 'manly rainbow.' Still tops the list today.

Try it if you're game....

a reply to: sheepslayer247

How about going back to something like the original?

You could have a similar stage, but with Hitler and the SS officer just kind of sitting, aka unplugged style, playing the banjo while the SS guy nods his head. That way it could still fit in the space, and not have to dimension shift off the sides....

Just a thought.

a reply to: Zarniwoop

The chicken part is perfect, but I need a crazy lady.

The whole thing started because hubby started calling me "Crazy Chicken Lady" to all our friends.

He's just so damn sweet! LOL

a reply to: cody599

I like that one, but could you get rid of the naked chickens, and maybe just have one or two feathered on the ground beside her?

You are awesome for this help, btw!

a reply to: 74Templar

Sure. I'm ok with that.

Thanks!

originally posted by: 74Templar
a reply to: cody599

The searches and the results are my favourite part of the process.

Best one yet, looking for a 'manly rainbow.' Still tops the list today.

Try it if you're game....

Just did
That was pretty surreal, I'm still laughing at some of them.
I could do you an av from the results if you want Templar ?

Cody

originally posted by: chiefsmom
a reply to: cody599

I like that one, but could you get rid of the naked chickens, and maybe just have one or two feathered on the ground beside her?

You are awesome for this help, btw!

Can do
It might not be tonight, but I'll get around to it soon.

Cody

a reply to: cody599

No hurries, no worries!



I'm off after today for a 4 day weekend, so I will check back when I return.

a reply to: cody599

Nah I think we've both been scarred enough.

a reply to: sheepslayer247

I think we may need to collaborate a little on this one, the animations can be combined with the background easily enough.

So, here's a mock up idea.

Disco stage/dance floor background, with glitter ball (spinning if space allows), hitler and an SS officer side by side, hitler sitting playing the banjo with head bopping, the SS officer standing slightly behind with head bopping in time.
And of course, hitler and the SS officer in elvis polyester style suits too.

I'm going to be pretty flat out in RL today, but I may get a start later this afternoon on a few background concepts. Hopefully we can pull together on this one and come up with a few different ideas to get it happening.

Combination

found elvis.. found disco ball.. put them together

not sure did i understanded what was needed...
What about Hawaii Background ?

a reply to: dollukka

This was the original, it was a shortened gif of this video;



I'm thinking 70's disco background, like the lights and stuff on the floor etc.

With hitler and the other SS guy playing the banjo dressed in elvis suits. The only thing animated would be hitler's arm, the two heads, and maybe the disco ball space and size permitting.

a reply to: 74Templar

Loving the idea! I wish I could help out more. I'm a very hand-on type of guy but my area is audio....cant help with graphics.

It would be cool if the floor was lit and I do like the disco ball dolluka posted.

ETA: Some pics you may be able to work with.

a reply to: sheepslayer247

Ok, so I haven't forgotten, just had an... interesting weekend...

So, here's what I've got so far, the first is pretty much the background image, the second is the moving parts put over it even though they are static as proof of concept only;

Static background only;


Added the basic hitler and SS officer head, with the arm which should also move too;


I just hope all three fit within the avatar space and can be animated...

Over to the animation crew now if you're happy with the concept.