BTS : Avatar Creations

reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan


I definitely like the concept of the transparent backgrounds and the bordered artwork

It might be cool to make some fancy bordered "frames" with a blank interior, so that anyone can use GIMP's "paste into" function to border their existing backgrounds or other artwork.

reply to post by Zarniwoop


one i already made.

reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan



Thanks. That is exactly the type of thing I was thinking of.

Originally posted by Zarniwoop
reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan

 

Thanks. That is exactly the type of thing I was thinking of.

I think that we will need to follow the sizing guidelines that Druid figured out. If there is a frame, it does no good to cut off the bottom.

I would like a new avatar , but not much good a creating these things myself.

Can someone make one for me please.

I would like something that speaks of new beginnings in a conspiratorial
and cosmic kind of way.. Thanks.

reply to post by bigfatfurrytexan


I"m not sure 180x455 is the right size. Druid's looks like it is repeating at the bottom.

I never really worried too much about the very bottom of the backgrounds before, but yeah, with the frames it makes a difference.

reply to post by Zarniwoop


And yours is cut off at the bottom.

I'm wondering about this.

The uploader says 180x700. The standard, we know, is 180x480. There's missing pixels we need to account for.

Where are they?

reply to post by Druid42


I've noticed 180x480 seems to trim about 1/2 a cm off the bottom. Maybe try resizing the length a fraction shorter at say 180x470 and see what happens...

Mind you, I also notice some of the animated avatars are slightly out of alignment on my main computer, but seem to line up ok on the laptop I'm using. A screen resolution issue perhpas?

Originally posted by rigel4
I would like a new avatar , but not much good a creating these things myself.

Can someone make one for me please.

I would like something that speaks of new beginnings in a conspiratorial
and cosmic kind of way.. Thanks.

Am I posting in the correct forum for
some help?

reply to post by rigel4


Sure have.

I'm having a look for a few ideas now, although I'm stuck using a reaaaally old paint program, so I'll do the best I can for the time being.

Give us an hour or so, and I'll have something up.

reply to post by 74Templar


Your a star.... but there no rush.

Really appreciated

reply to post by rigel4


Sorry about that. We have a tendency of getting started on ideas right away and sometimes forget to let the person know its a go. I am sure there are more than a few of us already on it.

reply to post by Agarta


Thats ok ,,no need for an apology. I can't wait to see what you have
in the cooker ... and Thank you

reply to post by Druid42

The uploader says 180x700. The standard, we know, is 180x480. There's missing pixels we need to account for.

SO says in the 2010 avatar rules thread...

Pixel Space: The new "visible" space for background images is 180 pixels wide and 400-480 pixels tall (depending on other factors in your mini-profile).

...In search of "other factors"

reply to post by Zarniwoop


A big part of the "Factors" is the avatar size. I have found that a shorter avatar tends to compress the visible area of the background.

reply to post by Agarta


Epic.

reply to post by rigel4


So here's first pass. Just kind of went with the alien rebirth kind of angle.

reply to post by Agarta


I actually don't see how it is possible to display a full 480 length. It seems anything over a 240 length transparent avatar adds nothing and anything under a 240 compresses the background.

reply to post by Zarniwoop


Mine are all 480 and I use a full size avy at 240. I have made avys that didn't make it to a length of 240 and it cuts the bottom off my 480 backgrounds. I don't know it has been so long since I have made one shorter it may no longer be the issue.

Originally posted by 74Templar
reply to post by rigel4

 

So here's first pass. Just kind of went with the alien rebirth kind of angle.

Thank you , it looks promising , a bit unsure about the blue triangle angle. The alien head in the middle of the frame
looks great, could you make it a little bigger. Don't want to sound ungrateful.. just my thoughts so far and i really appreciate your time as i cant do these things my self.