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I don't understand about not linking to images from outside this forum and I'm having real trouble thinking less than 30 kilobytes..


[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-12-2003).]

So is there a curse or something that I have fallen under now?

And while I'm at it... that's a pretty big file. And the flashes could be a little more convincing....

Nice idea, though.

Sorry about the size Suho1004, back to the workshop for me... I thought it had to be under 50 kilobytes?

"If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." ? unknown

[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-02-2003).]

I don't understand about not linking to images from outside this forum and I'm having real trouble thinking less than 30 kilobytes..

I quit... for a while

(don't know how I posted this twice)



[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-22-2003).]

Despite the fact that your nickname is hardly readable, and the humongous size fuch such a tiny thing, it's a lovely and original sig. A small jump is noticeable though.

Hmm tell me, you used Cool 3D right ?

As MS alluded to, it's not so much the absolute size, it's the file size relative to the pixel size of the image. Both of those are a tad on the large side. Not so large that they make me want to perform seppuku, of course, but just a tad large.

And I think I like the second one better... the light flashes on the first one are really a big turn-off for me.

Yeh Moon Shadow I did, but I'm dammed if I can't have more then 8 frames...

I guess animation is just for the rich...

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[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-16-2003).]

test

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???

test
[latest effort removed due to pixel dissaster..]

[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-16-2003).]

trans test...

[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-16-2003).]

I know you're probably just trying to save yourself embarrassment, but we can't help if you edit everything out. Leave it up so we can give you pointers.

2¢

^Agreed, and please try to make better use of the edit button if you're just going to erase your previous posts anyway...

ok...

Man I'm just getting frustrated... can't get the transparency right or that alternating Ozone colour backgroung to woirk in my favour...

You Can do me a favour and delete ALL of this.. please...

[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-21-2003).]

?? testing pixel edges

god, transparency nightmares.



[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-21-2003).]

I think I should not be doing this at 4:30am. Ok I was dabbling with Fireworks and first time I have messed with transparency and edges issues. why does it export with these horrible jagged edges, when on preview it was smooth?



[This message has been edited by Xpirex (edited 07-21-2003).]

Well, the GIF format only supports binary transparency, which means a pixel is either "on" or "off".
In Fireworks, it looks smooth because the program automatically anti-aliases everything, but when you export it as a GIF, it goes into binary transparency.

When you make the selection, you'll have to specify "no feathering" and "no anti-aliasing" or some other option to that effect.



edit: typos

[This message has been edited by ozphactor (edited 07-21-2003).]

Sorry, that made no sense. Allow me to re-explain.

In order to get the smooth edge, you should set the background of the image to the same background as these forums (try #2B0404). Then they won't look jagged because they blend into the background of the page.



[This message has been edited by ozphactor (edited 07-21-2003).]

Actually that made a whole lot of sense Ozphactor, but if I put a background then it is no longer transparent, right? I see some others sigs and they have beautiful seamless transparent edges. Thats what I am seeking to achieve.

also try using the matte option when saving out with the same hex color ozphactor gave you... those white jagged edges are ugly

I re-tried it in photshop but there are a lot of options that I have to get familiar with. As regards putting the Ozone colours in the background, how do I resolve the alternating colours? without manually uploading sig each time?

oh my.

Massive appologies for the inordinate amount of space I have taken up with my crude efforts... Suho chop and hack away!!!

It's still not transparent, but you've got the right color in the background...

In photoshop, first hide the layer with your background color. File -> Save for Web. Choose gif from the dropdown menu. Check the transparency box. Put #2B0404 into the box that asks for "matte."

See also: :FAQ:

Oh, and try using this every so often too:

[This message has been edited by Raptor (edited 07-21-2003).]

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As regards putting the Ozone colours in the background, how do I resolve the alternating colours?

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The short answer: You can't.
The long answer: It doesn't matter. The two colors used in the asylum are so close to each other, and are so dark, that any difference in the antialiasing is virtually imperceptible. Just choose a color that's reasonably close (you can even eyeball it), and it'll look fine. Trust me

Thankyou very much gentlemen for the attention of your minds. I'm getting there slowly

If only IE/Win supported PNGs properly... just think of the possibilities... *drools*

Holy Cow Batman!.. I do believe Iv'e got it!

...and on darker background... this may be a small thing you guys but small things make me very happy.

I do beleive you've got yourself one clean looking logo there, my freind.


Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a point when he is only partially mad, and this is when he throws his best parties.

I took a while to figrue out what you meant in the edited messages up top regarding linking outside of this forum, but I finally got it, and it looks like nobody answered that, so here goes -

The people who have offered up sig hosting services aroiund here did it specifically for the Asylum. They have implemented ways to stop people from uploading images and using them whereever they want. That's all...

Knew you could do it, xpirex...

Ok I see, thanks DL-44

This can be closed now me thinks...