Need Help Making Shell Animations
Sunday, August 24, 2008 by Xiandi | Discussion: Skinning
I want to make shell animations for a blind I'm working on.
I've looked through the forums, and all the references to making .avi files are for outdated skinstudios or for programs I can't afford.
Is there a free program to make .avi files? Can I make them as .png files and convert them somehow? Help!!
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Xiandi
Reply #2 Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:09 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:09 PM
Ok got that. Thanks.
What format do the files need to be to input them in there?? I tried .png, .bmp, .gif. None of those appear in the box when I brouse for them, so it seems like those wont work.
The AVS Converter site does not give me a clue.
What format do the files need to be to input them in there?? I tried .png, .bmp, .gif. None of those appear in the box when I brouse for them, so it seems like those wont work.
The AVS Converter site does not give me a clue.
theAVMAN
Reply #3 Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:14 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, August 24, 2008 7:14 PM
Xiandi If you want after they are in a .gif I will be glad to do them for you.I use "Movie Gear" It has been awhile and it is the only thing I use it for but think it costs about 20$.But I will be glad to convert it for you.Let me know and I will give you some specifics! 
Bichur
Reply #5 Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:42 PM
AVI Quick uses .bmps
I got it on a disc somewhere, but I can't find it to check... went to the link I posted to get another one... keep getting a DNS error
But it seems alls okey dokey... theAVMan has got you covered...
Reply #5 Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:42 PM
What format do the files need to be to input them in there??
AVI Quick uses .bmps
I got it on a disc somewhere, but I can't find it to check... went to the link I posted to get another one... keep getting a DNS error
But it seems alls okey dokey... theAVMan has got you covered...
Bichur
Reply #6 Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:54 PM
wasn't what I was linking to - appears AVI Quick no longer found anywhere
just found out AnimationShop will do .avi
will take various frame formats .bmp, .gif, .png, .psp, etc
so if you want to try one using other than .gif, let me know and I'll give it a shot too.
Reply #6 Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:54 PM
The AVS Converter site does not give me a clue.
wasn't what I was linking to - appears AVI Quick no longer found anywhere
just found out AnimationShop will do .avi
will take various frame formats .bmp, .gif, .png, .psp, etc
so if you want to try one using other than .gif, let me know and I'll give it a shot too.
theAVMAN
Reply #7 Sunday, August 24, 2008 9:41 PM
Give me a little bit I am typing you up a text page
Reply #7 Sunday, August 24, 2008 9:41 PM
You have a PM!
Give me a little bit I am typing you up a text page
Xiandi
Reply #8 Sunday, August 24, 2008 9:47 PM
I've looked everywhere for a free program that will convert bmp to avi...nothing. and every link I found to download AVI Quick is busted.
There are a couple programs out there with free trials. Guess I'll give them a spin and see if they will do the trick. I didnt want to have to purchase a program just to make these animations...that's all I would really use it for.
I really want to learn how to do this myself rather than rely on you to convert them for me. The offer is very much appreciated though, and if I have no luck, you or theAVMAN will be hearing from me.
Reply #8 Sunday, August 24, 2008 9:47 PM
AVI Quick uses .bmps
I got it on a disc somewhere, but I can't find it to check... went to the link I posted to get another one... keep getting a DNS error
I got it on a disc somewhere, but I can't find it to check... went to the link I posted to get another one... keep getting a DNS error
I've looked everywhere for a free program that will convert bmp to avi...nothing. and every link I found to download AVI Quick is busted.
There are a couple programs out there with free trials. Guess I'll give them a spin and see if they will do the trick. I didnt want to have to purchase a program just to make these animations...that's all I would really use it for.
I really want to learn how to do this myself rather than rely on you to convert them for me. The offer is very much appreciated though, and if I have no luck, you or theAVMAN will be hearing from me.
Xiandi
Reply #9 Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:14 PM
Okee Dokee!
Reply #9 Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:14 PM
Give me a little bit I am typing you up a text page
Okee Dokee!
Xiandi
Reply #11 Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:34 PM
I could kiss you!!! Thank you so much!!!
Reply #11 Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:34 PM
Good link for AVI Quick
I could kiss you!!! Thank you so much!!!
Bichur
Reply #14 Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:02 PM
Reply #14 Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:02 PM
excellent Pic!
I also found this:
http://jansfreeware.com/jfgraphics.htm
Movies 13 says it converts gif to avi
haven't downloaded and scanned it yet
I also found this:
http://jansfreeware.com/jfgraphics.htm
Movies 13 says it converts gif to avi
haven't downloaded and scanned it yet
theAVMAN
Reply #17 Monday, August 25, 2008 7:07 AM
Reply #17 Monday, August 25, 2008 7:07 AM
Notes
#1 has to be an animated .gif which only supports a 256color palette (so try and stay away from drastic color gradients
#2 The top left pixel in every frame is the one used to set transparency.I don't use trans because it works like the magic pink kinda choppy!So as you finish the .gif make sure the top left pixel in every frame is a color NOT in your animation!(I usually use that pink since it is never in my animations!
#3 Must be a RLE8 compression rate
If I can help let me know!!
#1 has to be an animated .gif which only supports a 256color palette (so try and stay away from drastic color gradients
#2 The top left pixel in every frame is the one used to set transparency.I don't use trans because it works like the magic pink kinda choppy!So as you finish the .gif make sure the top left pixel in every frame is a color NOT in your animation!(I usually use that pink since it is never in my animations!
#3 Must be a RLE8 compression rate
If I can help let me know!!
theAVMAN
Reply #18 Monday, August 25, 2008 10:06 AM
Reply #18 Monday, August 25, 2008 10:06 AM
Right click image below save and then open in your art program and you will see the frame structure.
You probably already know but the size of each frame must be exactly 272pix wide and 60pix tall.(aviod much animation in the bottom 4 pixels ex....57,58,59,60 as they get cut off on some machines altough I never figured out why!
Hope it helps!
Harley
You probably already know but the size of each frame must be exactly 272pix wide and 60pix tall.(aviod much animation in the bottom 4 pixels ex....57,58,59,60 as they get cut off on some machines altough I never figured out why!
Hope it helps!
Harley
Xiandi
Reply #19 Monday, August 25, 2008 1:02 PM
Reply #19 Monday, August 25, 2008 1:02 PM
That's very interesting, the way that's set up. I'll make a couple to get the hang of it. Thanks, that does help! 
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Reply #1 Sunday, August 24, 2008 6:28 PM