THE NIGHT FOX
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PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
Have a quick question , what size does the profile photo have to be before you upload it ? I made my own THE NIGHT FOX profile photo and I can't see what I added in my picture , everything is too small to see or read .
Thanks ! The Night Fox
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/24 01:23:58
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It looks like a circuit board showing me its pucker.
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/24 04:20:28
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Beepster
It looks like a circuit board showing me its pucker.
 I made it larger this time , it shows up better this time but I could go alittle be larger .
Yea its a cool looking circuit board I found on the internet , look at it long enough and one might get shocked ! LOL
The Night Fox
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/24 05:16:41
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Mine's life sized. I'm known as 'Mini' for a reason. 
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/25 10:39:21
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Never thought about it till I saw this post.. my picture sucks!
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/25 10:45:34
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Welcome to the forums Fox! Your avatar looks fine to me. The limit says jpg/gif are supported; Max. 2048 kB. Have fun!
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/25 20:12:35
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Hi James When using text in an avatar, I find it best to create the image at the correct size. It seems that the image can be degraded when the forum software shrinks it to fit. The 'correct' size for a .jpg is 150x150 pixels; the maximum size for an animated .gif (or for a .gif to retain its transparency) is 145x145 pixels. First off, you need to make the text literally big enough to read - the smaller text in your avatar has been rendered illegible mainly because it's just too small. This is better:  Also, it can help to use high contrast between the type and the background to make it stand out more:  You can also use other methods to help your text stand out... Drop Shadow:  Highlighted Edges ('Stroke' in Photoshop):  Bevels (3D effect):  HTH.
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 00:17:18
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Heh... yes. Much better. ;-)
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 13:32:12
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No problem.
If you post your background image (without text, any size, but minimum 150x150 pixels) and also the text you want to use, I'll gladly have a go at knocking up a few avatars for you.
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 14:23:54
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californiamusic
Never thought about it till I saw this post.. my picture sucks!
:)
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 14:36:28
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californiamusic
Never thought about it till I saw this post.. my picture sucks!
Yours sux????? What about mine: 
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 14:51:29
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There's definitely someone hiding in that closet..is it Mooch?
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 14:54:26
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jamesg1213
There's definitely someone hiding in that closet..is it Mooch?
It's ALWAYS Mooch. 
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 14:57:53
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I think I'm having a flashback 
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 16:31:41
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RobertB
I think I'm having a flashback
Could be gas...
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 16:45:53
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I think I will FART now !
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 16:52:27
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Still can't read the smaller type James.
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 20:13:54
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SteveStrummerUK
Still can't read the smaller type James.
Yea I know sucks , I'm trying to figure out why the smaller print is unreadable . I'm going to try something different and see if that works .
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 20:45:08
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THE NIGHT FOX
I'm trying to figure out why the smaller print is unreadable...
James, it's pretty simple. It's just not big enough. Remember, you only have a maximum of 150 pixels to work with. The smaller type you've got there will work fine in a larger image, but at avatar size in this forum there just isn't enough resolution for the letters to be formed properly. I just checked and that small type is only four pixels in height (with another pixel underneath that as a shadow I'm guessing). It looks like this close up, you can clearly see the five rows of pixels:  Do what I suggested earlier - create the text on a 150x150 pixel image (in other words, don't type on to a large image which the forum software will shrink). It won't make the text any more legible in your final avatar (well, if it does, it will be only marginally so) but you will be able to see if it can be read before uploading it.
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:04:22
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Steve I just uploaded a different version without the print set to 150x150 like you said to see what it looks like , so far it clear to the eye . Now I need to try adding some print that will POP over this photo .
I'm using Paint Shop pro and haven't used it in a long time , back to the workshop !
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:05:37
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What does the smaller type say James?
I'll have a go for you.
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:24:59
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I forgot to mention - you might get better results if you switch between 'anti-aliasing on' and 'anti-aliasing off'. Here are a couple of examples to show you. The font type and size is shown, I also added a 1 pixel 'stroke' edge to make the text stand out a bit more. Anti-aliasing off:  Anti-aliasing on: 
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:37:26
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This reminds me, I've been meaning to change my avatar for awhile now. I'm feeling dishonest using a 20 year-old photo, even though I still look exactly the same.
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:38:40
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 21:53:11
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I wish Steve wood make me an avatar. I don't mean literally! I backdrop with cypress trees ...with bayoubill draped acrossed....  Just dreaming of the perfect bayoubill avatar......I CAN DREAM!
post edited by bayoubill - 2012/05/26 21:54:18
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 22:23:23
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I'm ready to give up on the small print using Paint Shop Pro , sort like stepping in a pile of POOO ! It an't smelling good !
Maybe I should get Steve to make it for me ummmmmm !
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/26 22:24:36
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Time to shut down my computer , I hear thunder !
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THE NIGHT FOX
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Re:PROFILE PHOTO QUESTION
2012/05/27 00:19:24
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I think I sort figure it out , I'm messing around with layering . The print is readable but the background photo is fuzzy so I have to get that fixed . I'm on track but not there yet , maybe by tommorrow I will upload the finished photo . Movie time , time to start popping my popcorn !
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