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Dr Namgge

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27th Jun 2006 at 11:13 am

 
how do I make an image so that it doesn't have a background to it. I know some people alreayd have avatars where part of the avatar is actually transparent so the colour of there responce box can be seen. I just wonderred how you do it

if it's possible I'd like to know how it's done in paint (as I know that better than anythign else) but I also have Adobe Photoshop 3.0 if needs be

thanks
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Dr Namgge

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27th Jun 2006 at 9:58 pm

 
I was sure there was a way to do it in paint, i remember reading about it in something or other, but it could have been a downloaded add on
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Chris Kamara

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28th Jun 2006 at 1:34 pm

Chris Kamara -

 
Yeah depending on your version of Windows, transparency with GIFs in Paint is possible. If you're running Windows 2000 or less, then there's apparantly an option in Image > Attributes that lets you select a transparent colour.

But I'd not recommend it, it's a long-winded approach and there's no anti-aliasing. Plus you have to be using an awful operating system ;p

(Anti-aliasing improves the quality by getting rid of the jaggedy edges around the edge of the image by blending/blurring it and making it look smoother)


You'd be better off in Photoshop or PaintShop Pro, or even the GIMP as it's open source (free).

As you're in Photoshop 3.0 you'll need the Gif89A Export Filter which adds support for transparency. You'll find it knocking about somewhere. Try adobe.com or google.

Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:07 pm

 
Quote: CandyAngelBabe
But I'd not recommend it, it's a long-winded approach and there's no anti-aliasing. Plus you have to be using an awful operating system ;p

(Anti-aliasing improves the quality by getting rid of the jaggedy edges around the edge of the image by blending/blurring it and making it look smoother)


I'll stick with the lack of Anti-aliasing, Pixels don't look right blurred at the edges. I shall try that then
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Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:25 pm

 
it works now

and I figured out how to animate t'other day too

*decides to put off making an animated avatar for now*
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Chris Kamara

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:26 pm

Chris Kamara -

 
Sorry, what works?

Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:31 pm

 
I made the background not be white on non white responce boxes (tell me it works on the colour screems other than green someone please)

I just clicked what you said Martin, and it seemed to work fine
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Chris Kamara

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:32 pm

Chris Kamara -

 
For sure, it's grand.

If you're getting what you want from Paint, then stick with it But seriously, upgrade your Photoshop

Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:35 pm

 
to be fair, all I use Photoshop for is making the switch from BMP to JPG for standard images, I don't own a camera or a scanner, and since all my art is in pixels Paint works best for that
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Chris Kamara

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:43 pm

Chris Kamara -

 
It can be a nice effect, the pixel-y look. I regret not using some in a poster I did on computer games last year on a graphics module at uni.

Here's the poster, incidentally. (albeit in a much much lower resolution!):

Could have done with more work but I ran out of time.



Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:46 pm

 
why oh why did you include a screenshot of Sonic the Fighters?
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Chris Kamara

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:48 pm

Chris Kamara -

 
To show how games can change

It's pretty shoddy though that game, I recall.

Dr Namgge

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28th Jun 2006 at 3:50 pm

 
there are worse, anyone want to play Sonic Blast for the Game gear? what about Sonic Drift for the Game gear? Sonic Shuffle anyone?

Fighters wasn't that bad, too bad Bean and Bark never stuck around, I liked them
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Πανδώρα

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1st Jul 2006 at 4:24 pm

Πανδώρα -

 
Quote: CandyAngelBabe

But seriously, upgrade your Photoshop


just a heads up, it'll be Photoshop *Elements* 3.0
since he'll have Adobe Companion Pack for VAIO...
*burp*

Dr Namgge

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2nd Jul 2006 at 7:01 am

 
yeah, that's the one, sorry for the confusion
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