thebarman Posted June 18, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) UniversalAbsurdity and I set up this thread over three years ago for all those wanting a bit more flare to their avatars, however it's been going for so long now that it has evolved into what it is today - with many new animators and of course styles avaliable. The idea is you simply post in the thread with your image or your request, and one or more of us will attempt to animate it. Please note the animators are all unpaid volunteers who do this for a love of animation and to help other forum members to have the avatar they want. Members who ask politely and are patient are much more likely to get their work done than members who are rude and demanding. If you would like to view all the avatars without having to trawl through the thread, there is a link to each animators work after their name below. If you feel like taking a trip down memory lane maybe you'd like to read this, where the animating began all those years ago.... Simple resize jobs are also available if you have already found a picture or animation you would like to use, simply post with your image and one of us will work our magic. Current animators (and links to their work) are: The Founders UniversalAbsurdity: (1-109) thebarman: (1-10) (11-20) (21-30) (31-40) (41-50) (51-60) (60-70) (71-78) Animators Tom R Dan'O Jeremy Rumbolt (1-5) tiddlyjen (1-15) sayntbrigid (1-10)(11-15) Venledar (1-10) (11-20) (21-30) (31-37) JohnnyBoyC (1-8) (9-16) Bigfoot_Is_Real MrFahrenheit (1-7) wabbit (1-9) Jesus_Freak Triniant _Hailo_ Scorpius cerberus If you've had an avatar done by one of the animators please could you add a credit to your signature - nothing big, just a little "Avatar animation by (animator)" just as a thankyou... If you're having trouble getting your avatar to work this thread written by UniversalAbsurdity will guide you through the steps. Animating your own If you'd like to have a go at animating youself here's the link for MS Gif Animator which is a nice bit of freeware. Once you've done a few avatars that people have used, we'll be happy to add your name to the list of animators above Remember if you are interested in animating to first read the Animating Etiquette. Here are a few tutorials put together so other's can learn how to animate avatars; Learning the basics 1.The Basics with MS Gif animator by UniversalAbsurdity 2.Blinking tutorial 3.Lightning tutorial Intermediate animating 4.Tweening with Ulead 5.Flame tutorial 6.Spiral tutorial Advanced animating 7.Rain tutorial using Paint Shop by wabbit Edited June 24, 2008 by thebarman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 18, 2004 Author #2 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Here's the one I did for Dot9M: Here's Burnsides one with the animated flame done by UA: And again with added flicker of the flame: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Absurdity Posted June 18, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2004 (edited) I hope this thread goes on for a LONG time, Here are a couple before and afters that I've done tendo: Jenk: Janielsen: Edited June 18, 2004 by UniversalAbsurdity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 18, 2004 Author #4 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I'm not overly proud of this one but I'll stick it here anyway, it was done for Mentalcase in his avatar competition but alas he (obviously) didn't pick it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Absurdity Posted June 18, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Here is an avitar i altered (also for MC's avitar contest) And another that i made for myself a while back (this was the most difficult animation i've ever done) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Absurdity Posted June 18, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I offered burnside to have the guy flick the lighter i thought it would be cool anyway even tho he decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowo Posted June 18, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2004 If you could animate my avatar, I'd be most impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Absurdity Posted June 18, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2004 How is this? The image comes off a bit larger, because the original was a jpeg, you should be able to right click on the image and go to properties for a url to use when updating it. If it dosent work, let me know and i'll do my best to resize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 18, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 18, 2004 UA, actually that flicking is pretty cool. Except the picture would have to go dark when the flame went out, since it's the only source of light. Barman, i love the light flickering on the dude, i'd like to post that one as my avatar but i can't save it and use it because the system says i can't use that type of file. Guys, You know Falcos avatar? I think it would be AWESOME if the planet in the background moved as they bird flies, yanno? Up down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekorig Posted June 18, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Could you make Garfield blink? or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 21, 2004 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Alrighty. UA/Barman, i've been taking some comments from people on the board, and they think the light flicking on the dudes body is to much. Any chance you can tone the flicking down a little to a smaller area just around the flame itself, or something like that? Thanks guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 21, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted June 21, 2004 (edited) Any chance you can tone the flicking down a little to a smaller area just around the flame itself, or something like that? I'm on it, watch this space... ...I had to slow the frame rate down a little to stop the light looking as frantic but it's not hard to speed it up again if needed: Edited June 21, 2004 by thebarman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter of the Nine Moons Posted June 21, 2004 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Great work guys! Love Mowo's little dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 21, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Could you make Garfield blink? or something? Certainly my good man, is this ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Absurdity Posted June 21, 2004 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I got a paranoid garfield Burnside, i'm gonna work on falco's today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 21, 2004 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2004 ...I had to slow the frame rate down a little to stop the light looking as frantic but it's not hard to speed it up again if needed: dude, awesome. thank you! whats the url on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnSide Posted June 21, 2004 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Burnside, i'm gonna work on falco's today. awesome! i'm looking forward to seeing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeceris Posted June 21, 2004 #18 Share Posted June 21, 2004 right on! i've been looking for help. could you make the blobdudes head fall off and roll away? much appreciated if you could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janiel Posted June 21, 2004 #19 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Hey when you got time you wanna tweak with this avatar some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daughter of the Nine Moons Posted June 21, 2004 #20 Share Posted June 21, 2004 That's a loaded question if I ever heard one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janiel Posted June 21, 2004 #21 Share Posted June 21, 2004 That's a loaded question if I ever heard one! *points finger at Daughter of the Nine Moons* your a funny one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneEye Posted June 21, 2004 #22 Share Posted June 21, 2004 What do you two do this on anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 22, 2004 Author #23 Share Posted June 22, 2004 dude, awesome. thank you! whats the url on that? You should just be able to right click on the pic and select properties, the url will be listed on there but just in case that's not working here it is... http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/uploads/post-68-1087810125.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarman Posted June 22, 2004 Author #24 Share Posted June 22, 2004 (edited) What do you two do this on anyway? Microsoft Gif Animator and Windows Paint Edited June 23, 2004 by thebarman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakezulah Posted June 22, 2004 #25 Share Posted June 22, 2004 could you do anything to mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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