Avatar Help!

[keith]

OK I am thinking of doing an animated avatar but I have no idea how to do it. I have adobe illustrator which I believe can be used. I have no experience with such programs and IMO no particular talent but I am eager to try (I blame Gohan with his cool DragonballZ avatars :))

So could someone help me or show me somewhere that could explain how these are created.

thank you

[Mntsnow]

I'm not that good either Keith and I'm sure there is easier ways to do that I have done in the past so I will defer to the "image" pros of the site to help and explain......I know that NDC has been buried in study lately but I think he might pop in soon :)

[NDC]

To create a GIF animated file, you can use Adobe ImageReady, not Photoshop or Illustrator.

Wha exactly did you have in mind? Post an image and explain and perhaps we can help... :)

[NDC]

Here is are some links you may want to check out too:

One-Day ImageReady Tutorial
(http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/98/30/index3a.html)

My First GIF Animation
(http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/99/18/index1a.html)


Animation Tool Downloads (http://www.desktoppublishing.com/graphutilgifanim.html)

[NDC]

Here is what Adobe ImageReady looks like:

[NDC]

And here is the result:

[keith]

thanks for the quick reply :)

I am currently away from my computer but I will post all of the details soon

[davidw]

Originally posted by keith
I am currently away from my computer but I will post all of the details soon

You just gave me an idea for an email ansering machine.