surpur Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I did some searching and tried some things. I know how to cut out a piece of an avi file, but how do I make it into an animated .gif that can be used as an avatar? Can somebody give me a hint...? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Pugwash found the clip i used after i asked the same question, then i just uploaded it to photobucket, be aware it pushed my bandwith use into the pro area and i had to subscribe to use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpur Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks Andy - I really like your clip by the way. Fun to watch every time. I found some sites that have all kinds of animations and you could just link directly to them.. But what I meant is I want to make my own animated gif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 "google" for a number of free .gif editors, they are real easy to use. Then just assemble the pictures in the editor you want. Sometimes it helps if you have Photoshop to tweak the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi! Making animated .gifs is a rewarding and fun experience, but you need to have the right tools of the trade. It is possible to make some really beautiful things. Corgi recommends: ULEAD GIF ANIMATOR v5.5 Once you have purchased and installed this product I recommend spending an afternoon just messing around with it. I guarantee you the first result you get will be useless but tinker with it and you'll make something really nice. "google" for a number of free .gif editors, they are real easy to use. I've had no luck with this. Most free .gif makers have strict limitations, spyware/adware, or force a watermark on your completed file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Pugwash found the clip i used after i asked the same question, then i just uploaded it to photobucket, be aware it pushed my bandwith use into the pro area and i had to subscribe to use it! Found? I made it for you using Quicktime Pro and Photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Because you were so fast i thought you had found it, not made it, Thanks again mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Because you were so fast i thought you had found it, not made it, Thanks again mate I was able to do it quickly because I had the DOA trailer in Quicktime format when you asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpur Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks for all your help and advice - I downloaded a trial of AZ paint and it worked different then what I thought. Instead of changing an avi file clip I had to save a series of jpg pictures. Then use the program to resize and animate it. Its easy though. The first result is in my signature now, it was a Vietnam Huey that took us for a ride this weekend. Lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Ulead makes some pretty good software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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