How to Create An Animated (Moving) Avatar

[PenelopePup]

thats odd. I got it to work a few times, but now the downloads to my computer don't work as an animation... I did save one that works, but wanted to make it better.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by PenelopePup

thats odd. I got it to work a few times, but now the downloads to my computer don't work as an animation... I did save one that works, but wanted to make it better.

You have to make sure you save it without changing the file name, if you save it as anything other than a gif file, it will stop moving and only the first picture shows up. Also when you upload them to Yorkietalk, they have to be within file size limits, it explains those limits on the page where you uploaded your avatar. The one you made is really cute!

[PenelopePup]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

You have to make sure you save it without changing the file name, if you save it as anything other than a gif file, it will stop moving and only the first picture shows up. Also when you upload them to Yorkietalk, they have to be within file size limits, it explains those limits on the page where you uploaded your avatar. The one you made is really cute!

I saved the file, didn't have the option to change the name of the file, that wasn't the problem. I think the problem lies within my Mac. The first gifs I made worked, then they stopped working altogether! I did manage to get that gif small enough to work, but I was trying to edit it further, and when I saved those changes they stopped working. I'm sure it has something to do with my computer. I plan on doing a reboot to see if that helps. I tried taking the bigger files that worked out of the trash, and those stopped working (flashing) too.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by PenelopePup

I saved the file, didn't have the option to change the name of the file, that wasn't the problem. I think the problem lies within my Mac. The first gifs I made worked, then they stopped working altogether! I did manage to get that gif small enough to work, but I was trying to edit it further, and when I saved those changes they stopped working. I'm sure it has something to do with my computer. I plan on doing a reboot to see if that helps. I tried taking the bigger files that worked out of the trash, and those stopped working (flashing) too.

You would need a gif program to edit the file, if you are using the online site to upload the pictures, you should edit them before you upload them, a regular graphic program won't allow you to change the size of the animated gif, it must be a gif program. If you made some avatars that you want to use, you can upload them to your album, and link them to me. I can easily change them to a size you can use.

I may have gotten you confused with someone else, are you using the photoscape program, or the online site?

[PenelopePup]

It might be easier to use this website. Just upload your pictures and it will make an animated gif. Donatating members can have an avatar with the largest size 125 pixel, and non-donating members can have an avatar with the largest side 75 pixels. Myspace Animated GIF Generator, Animated GIF Maker. Check post 147 of this thread for more information.

This is the program I used, it worked for awhile, then poof! I had the file size small enough, in fact, there was room to expand them, but I could not...

[karylina]

Thank you sooo much Nancy!!! Your instructions were well written and easy to follow!!!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by karylina

Thank you sooo much Nancy!!! Your instructions were well written and easy to follow!!!

Thank you, you did a great job on that, but how could you resist putting George Lucas on it somewhere?

[karylina]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Thank you, you did a great job on that, but how could you resist putting George Lucas on it somewhere?

Yw and Thank you. Hmmm..I didn't even think about ol' George, I may have to change that.. This is so addicting I am sure I will have a lot of these animations thingies...

[Nancy1999]

Here's PhotoScapes newest program. PhotoScape - Reviews and free PhotoScape downloads at Download.com, if you have an older version, it automatically allows you to update.

Please remember you have to choose a language when you download the program, if you choose the wrong language, it's best to remove the program by going to the "Control Panel", and choosing and "Remove Program.

[BaxtersMommy]

My goal is to do this tonight!!!

[rbelland]

Here are a few links that make avatar making LOTS of fun!!!!!
ENJOY!!!!
Photo Frame Show: Digital Photo/Desktop Enhancement Software - Frame photos with ease!

LunaPic Online Photo Editor

[snoopygirlaf]

Well...here is my final product of making my moving avatar. I absolutely love using Photoscape now!! Thank you for the instructions Nancy!!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by snoopygirlaf

Well...here is my final product of making my moving avatar. I absolutely love using Photoscape now!! Thank you for the instructions Nancy!!

Oh wow, that's wonderful! Don't forget Halloween and Christmas are coming up, and you can stick in a Holiday picture, another great way to blow time!

[snoopygirlaf]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh wow, that's wonderful! Don't forget Halloween and Christmas are coming up, and you can stick in a Holiday picture, another great way to blow time!

Oh I plan on it. I have already been playing around with the Halloween one, lol

[WV~Yorkies]

I did it!!