How do I make avatars ?

[ScarlettInkWriter]

This might be a strange question, but I wondered-how do you make avatars with Macs? I've learned to make movies on IMovie HD (trial and error, baby!) Lol But is that how I make an avatar? If so, how do I host it? I just switched from PC.

 

[bluekatt]

Re: New to Mac's ?

avatar ?
you mean a aim\forum liek avatar ? ( smal picture next to your name )
with any graphics program i should think
imovie doesnt really come in to its its a lite version of final cut pro
( very lite )

 

[ScarlettInkWriter]

Re: New to Mac's ?

Yes, like an avatar for forums. I know how you're saying a graphics program, but making an animated one? Which program would be best?, do you think?

 

[bluekatt]

Re: New to Mac's ?

photoshop could do it
al you need to do is animate a gif in the traditional manner ( image after image )
but quite frankly dont ask me how
there is gifbuilder but i amnot sure if there is a mac version of that

 

[ScarlettInkWriter]

Re: New to Mac's ?

Okay thanks! So Photoshop should work...

 

[bluekatt]

Re: New to Mac's ?

it should yes
just be sure to buy a very very good guide for that monster
i have been using it since 2001 and i ams til scratching the surface
..brr

 

[Ric]

Re: New to Mac's ?

Hi there,

you can have a look here there may be a few cheaper apps that will help you build some Animated Gifs...

If you would like a tutorial for creating them I am sure I will be able to knock something up...

regards

Ric

 

[Ric]

If you do get Photoshop CS2...

There are some nice help files...

regards

Ric

 

[Cory Cooper]

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Actually, ImageReady is better suited for animated GIF files than Photoshop. Also, GraphicConverter can do animated GIFs.

Stone Design has a freeware app called GIFfun that looks promising as well.

C

 

[Ric]

...I have added a few Avatars to this website...go to your "User Control Panel" and then select "Edit Avatar"...

Just a few there for now...will add more later !

If anyone wants a specific 'theme' added let me know or email me some (royalty/copyright free) Avatars and I will add them in...

regards

Ric

 

[SwampWitch]

I've been trying to make avatars, too, with very limited success. I have Mac OS X version 10.4.7 with no system folder... I've used Preview but when I get the file size down (6GB) the quality goes way down. I don't have a digital camera so iPhoto doesn't seem to work. Can anyone recommend a small, manageable graphics software program, maybe Shareware? I just want to make some simple avatars. Thanks for any advice!

Cheers, from
SwampWitch

 

[Ric]

Hi there and welcome !

What type of Mac do you have ? (ie is it a new Intel one ?)

Then I can find you some good software !

What type of Avatars do you want to make...animated or still ?

regards

Ric

 

[SwampWitch]

Yay! I've made this site my homepage!

I have a MacBook (not Pro), new Intel one. My first Mac was an SE in the 80's and I've had many others down the line but have been computerless for almost eight years. Macs have changed some since then!

I'd like to do simple avatars, down to 6GB if possible, maybe animated ones later? I'd also like to play around with photos I've had put on disk but am not ready for PhotoShop yet (cost and complexity).

Cheeers, from
SwampWitch

 

[Ric]

Hi there,

thanks for the info, it helps.

(I thought everyone had us bookmarked as their homepage !)

I shall knock you up some ideas later this evening !

regards

Ric

 

[playtime38]

Can I save these avatars to desktop so that i can use it on twitter please?

 

[Kaveman]

Not addressing copyright.

In Safari click on the avatar and drag it to the desktop.