Image Making/Editing Programs

AmericanIdiot1721 · 10-03-2005, 03:17 PM

I want to make an avatar and signature, but don't know what kind of program I should use.

Any suggestions?

Pixel · 10-03-2005, 05:42 PM

Photoshop CS. It owns l33tezrs.

AmericanIdiot1721 · 10-03-2005, 06:20 PM

Yes, I agree, Adobe Photoshop is very good. It has the best ratings

...but,...it costs a lot of money and the trial is only for 30 days...

...Any suggestions of free programs?

Randy · 10-03-2005, 06:22 PM

The GNU Image Manipulation Program or The GIMP is a bitmap graphics editor, a program for creating and processing raster graphics. It also has some support for vector graphics. The project was started in 1995 by Spencer Kimball and Peter Mattis and is now maintained by a group of volunteers; it is licensed under the GNU General Public License.

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

AmericanIdiot1721 · 10-03-2005, 06:53 PM

Thanks!

Well, now I have another question:

I want to edit this picture and make it my signature,

, but I don't know what is the right pixel size...
...Any suggestions?

...Also, any tips on how to use GIMP 2.0?

Randy · 10-03-2005, 06:55 PM

The Google Community rules set a maximum image height of 250 pixels and a maximum image width of 500 pixels. jpeg, gif, and png are preferred file types. Dynamic images are discouraged. Remember: The smaller the file size, the better.

AmericanIdiot1721 · 10-03-2005, 07:01 PM

So,...your saying that image is too dynamic and that I shouldn't use it?

Randy · 10-03-2005, 07:06 PM

Dynamic image means an image that shows movement. An animated GIF is an example of this because it contains multiple frames and increases loading times.

AmericanIdiot1721 · 10-03-2005, 07:11 PM

How's this?:

Anything I should fix/improve?

RatPat · 10-04-2005, 02:29 AM

It Looks Good..Add a little more to it. I dont know what But i suggest something more.

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AmericanIdiot1721 Senior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Image Making/Editing Programs I want to make an avatar and signature, but don't know what kind of program I should use. Any suggestions?

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Pixel Master Googler Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 817 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Photoshop CS. It owns l33tezrs.

10-03-2005, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
AmericanIdiot1721 Senior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, I agree, Adobe Photoshop is very good. It has the best ratings ...but,...it costs a lot of money and the trial is only for 30 days... ...Any suggestions of free programs?

10-03-2005, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Google Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The GNU Image Manipulation Program or The GIMP is a bitmap graphics editor, a program for creating and processing raster graphics. It also has some support for vector graphics. The project was started in 1995 by Spencer Kimball and Peter Mattis and is now maintained by a group of volunteers; it is licensed under the GNU General Public License. GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program

10-03-2005, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
AmericanIdiot1721 Senior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks! Well, now I have another question: I want to edit this picture and make it my signature, , but I don't know what is the right pixel size... ...Any suggestions? ...Also, any tips on how to use GIMP 2.0?

10-03-2005, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randy Google Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Google Community rules set a maximum image height of 250 pixels and a maximum image width of 500 pixels. jpeg, gif, and png are preferred file types. Dynamic images are discouraged. Remember: The smaller the file size, the better.

10-03-2005, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
AmericanIdiot1721 Senior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So,...your saying that image is too dynamic and that I shouldn't use it?

10-03-2005, 07:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Randy Google Guru Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dynamic image means an image that shows movement. An animated GIF is an example of this because it contains multiple frames and increases loading times.

10-03-2005, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
AmericanIdiot1721 Senior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How's this?: Anything I should fix/improve?

10-04-2005, 02:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
RatPat Senior Googler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It Looks Good..Add a little more to it. I dont know what But i suggest something more.

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