Step by step to Avatars! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

mustangbee · 03-25-2006, 10:49 AM

Can we have a thread that has step by step How To Make Avatars????
I have programs & books. But I still have no idea what I am doing.
I know lots of wonderful members are willing to make them, But I would like to
learn how. Thanks!

StewiesMom · 03-25-2006, 10:55 AM

I would write instructions, but I have done it in the past and the person I wrote them for didn't understand them.

mustangbee · 03-25-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I would write instructions, but I have done it in the past and the person I wrote them for didn't understand them.

Do you still have the instructions? I'd love to read them, I bought the book
Master Visually for Photoshop elements 3 but it has everything but avatars.

I have heard it takes a long time to learn, but I really do want to

rmgraves · 03-25-2006, 03:04 PM

me too, me too!! I want one too. I cant get it the right size

JeanieK · 03-25-2006, 03:10 PM

You're having trouble with the making the animated ones with photo shop, or with sizing and posting them? For using the animation part of photo shop. follow the instructions on how to make a banner.

RMKC · 03-25-2006, 03:18 PM

me too, me too, please !!

red98vett · 03-25-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangbee

Do you still have the instructions? I'd love to read them, I bought the book
Master Visually for Photoshop elements 3 but it has everything but avatars.

I have heard it takes a long time to learn, but I really do want to

Try searching ANIMATION & LAYERING in your manual...also - there are great Help sites (Tutorials) on the net for doing amimated pictures...you just have to find one that applies to what you want to do and make sure you have that program....Once you learn how to layer pictures - the animation part is pretty easy.

When I taught myself 3 years ago...I did net searches for a week reading...but there are more help sites out there now.

I have a FREE ULEAD gif animator I can email people - it is simple and will show you the basics...just pm me.

It's really hard to type out directions...with so many programs out there ..many of the steps may not apply.

red98vett · 03-25-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rmgraves

me too, me too!! I want one too. I cant get it the right size

If you pm me...I'll give you my email and you can send me your picture...I can size it for you.

The best way to get an Avatar sized picture is to CROP first...(delete most background) then size it to 75 x 75 pixels.....

TeddyBear · 03-25-2006, 09:31 PM

What's the best photo program to get to do stuff like this? I am interested in doing this and other stuff. When I go looking for the program there is so much to choose from. Any suggestions??

Latuya · 03-25-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Try searching ANIMATION & LAYERING in your manual...also - there are great Help sites (Tutorials) on the net for doing amimated pictures...you just have to find one that applies to what you want to do and make sure you have that program....Once you learn how to layer pictures - the animation part is pretty easy.

When I taught myself 3 years ago...I did net searches for a week reading...but there are more help sites out there now.

I have a FREE ULEAD gif animator I can email people - it is simple and will show you the basics...just pm me.

It's really hard to type out directions...with so many programs out there ..many of the steps may not apply.

I would like a copy. I've been working on making my own moving avatar but can't figure it out. That way I don't have to bother you for help like I always do. LOL

red98vett · 03-26-2006, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Latuya

I would like a copy. I've been working on making my own moving avatar but can't figure it out. That way I don't have to bother you for help like I always do. LOL

Sweetie..you don't bother me and you'll have yours today...

TeddyBear...there ARE lots of programs - the best is Photo Shop...but it takes lots of reading and patience to learn that program...when you get the basics it does get easier......I personally do mine in Photo Shop Elements 2....I'm too lazy to learn all the Photo shop stuff...and I find animations are easy for me in PS Elements

This is a FREE download if anyone wants it....It's PSP 7 and I believe comes with Animation functions....Click THIS :

Back by popular demand
http://www.com-puterworks.com/Free_Downloads.htm
(Where it says Paint Shop Pro 7 w/animation)

abbie's mom · 03-26-2006, 04:12 AM

I've used PSP7 for years, and LOVE it. Some folks I know have upgraded to 8 and 9, then are disapointed. I'm happy they've brought back this version for people to try.

I'm also happy to help make avatars for anyone. Just ask!

Muffie's Mom · 03-26-2006, 04:22 AM

I use PhotoShop Elements and it's kind of easy to use.

I tried the ULead animator and it wasn't hard to do.

strawberrycream · 03-26-2006, 05:04 AM

I have been wanting to learn how to do the animated avatars for the longest time, since I joined here and seen alot of people with them. I just learned how to put one on here but unfortunately had to have a good person from here do the sizing for me. I have adobe photo shop on my computer is this what I can use? or is their another program of photoshop I need?

Babe Girl * MOmmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangbee

Can we have a thread that has step by step How To Make Avatars????
I have programs & books. But I still have no idea what I am doing.
I know lots of wonderful members are willing to make them, But I would like to
learn how. Thanks!

strawberrycream · 03-26-2006, 05:07 AM

HOw do you get the ps elements? I have the adobe photoshop but I still haven't learned it yet lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

Sweetie..you don't bother me and you'll have yours today...

TeddyBear...there ARE lots of programs - the best is Photo Shop...but it takes lots of reading and patience to learn that program...when you get the basics it does get easier......I personally do mine in Photo Shop Elements 2....I'm too lazy to learn all the Photo shop stuff...and I find animations are easy for me in PS Elements

This is a FREE download if anyone wants it....It's PSP 7 and I believe comes with Animation functions....Click THIS :

Back by popular demand
http://www.com-puterworks.com/Free_Downloads.htm
(Where it says Paint Shop Pro 7 w/animation)

03-25-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
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03-25-2006, 10:55 AM	#2
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago (Bridgeport) Posts: 6,290	I would write instructions, but I have done it in the past and the person I wrote them for didn't understand them. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

03-25-2006, 03:04 PM	#4
rmgraves Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Neosho, Missouri Posts: 41	me too, me too!! I want one too. I cant get it the right size __________________ Prissys mom Michele

03-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,685	You're having trouble with the making the animated ones with photo shop, or with sizing and posting them? For using the animation part of photo shop. follow the instructions on how to make a banner. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

03-25-2006, 09:31 PM	#9
TeddyBear Hey Cutie! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,598	what program do you use? What's the best photo program to get to do stuff like this? I am interested in doing this and other stuff. When I go looking for the program there is so much to choose from. Any suggestions?? __________________ Love, Leigh, Starsky and Shylah: You can never get enough Yorkie kisses!!! Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverYorkies/

03-25-2006, 03:18 PM	#6
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,228	me too, me too, please !!

03-26-2006, 04:12 AM	#12
abbie's mom Therapy Dog Extraordinaire Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,138 Blog Entries: 4	I've used PSP7 for years, and LOVE it. Some folks I know have upgraded to 8 and 9, then are disapointed. I'm happy they've brought back this version for people to try. I'm also happy to help make avatars for anyone. Just ask! __________________ *ada* (Spy Girl) Abigail-Ceana Coffee - 2008 YT Valentine's Ball Visit abbie on dogster! Species-Appropriate Diet Prey Model Learning

03-26-2006, 04:22 AM	#13
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	I use PhotoShop Elements and it's kind of easy to use. I tried the ULead animator and it wasn't hard to do. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster