How to make animated avatar?

[surpur]

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!

[FxrAndy]

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!

[surpur]

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.

[omni]

"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.

[Corgi]

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.

[Pugwash]

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.

[FxrAndy]

Because you were so fast i thought you had found it, not made it, Thanks again mate

[Pugwash]

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.

[surpur]

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!

[FxrAndy]

looks good

[fakemaster]

Ulead makes some pretty good software.