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Topic: Which program to use?

Ocura Title: Wiki Wench of the West Posts: 4,448 Registered: Nov 2, '06 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 4,365 User ID: 1,181,036	Subject: Which program to use?
	I've an idea for a new icon but it is an animated one, I've gotten so used to using photoshop for everything and lost touch with .gif animation programs. I used to use a bunch of Ulead programs but thought I would touch base before I went ahead and reinstalled them. So, my question is which programs are fast and easy for creating and editing animated files or should I stick to the ulead series? Also, how difficult is it to break down a current animated .gif so I can change some minor issues with it (or is it just not possible without the original?) -----signature----- (none)
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Aloha-Kajika Title: Icon/Art Staff Maker of Shiny Goodness Posts: 3,115 Registered: Nov 29, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 2,774 User ID: 862,938	Subject: Which program to use?
	I've always used Photoshop to create animations from scratch, but I'm not sure what program to use to edit existing animations. Adobe has Fireworks I believe, but not sure of other programs. Is the icon you want to create for the VN boards? -----signature----- (none)
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Ocura Title: Wiki Wench of the West Posts: 4,448 Registered: Nov 2, '06 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 4,365 User ID: 1,181,036	Subject: Which program to use?
	For the life of me I can't figure out how to do animations in photoshop. It is for a new icon here, plus I just figured it was about time I figured out how to do animations. I suppose I'll stick with my ulead utilities since I am familiar with them. -----signature----- (none)
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Digero Posts: 7,435 Registered: Oct 21, '02 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 7,359 User ID: 729,875	Subject: Which program to use?
	Fireworks is good for creating animated GIFs -- letting you move/resize/rotate objects and text smoothly over frames (I think it's called tweening). Fireworks isn't great for editing existing animated GIFs that were created by another program. For that, I use GIF Movie Gear. Both of those programs have trials, so you can mess around with it before shelling out the cash. If it's just for VN icons, I'd say $300 for Fireworks is a bit steep -----signature----- [LotRO] Digero (Guardian), Digrim (Burglar), Dignite (LM), Azrea (Hunter) - Landroval [AC] Digero, Lyera, Draxxe - Leafcull (Retired) [CoH] Devil's Zealot, Scinta, Izzard - Guardian (Retired) Digero's AC Decal Plugins: http://decal.acasylum.com
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LadyGodiva. Posts: 3,301 Registered: Nov 8, '08 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 3,300 User ID: 1,336,124	Subject: Which program to use?
	Do animated icons work now? I thought only the old ones worked. -----signature----- (none)
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Bardus Title: Tastes Great Posts: 26,751 Registered: Jan 23, '04 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 14,680 User ID: 886,534	Subject: Which program to use?
	LadyGodiva. posted: Do animated icons work now? I thought only the old ones worked. nope, can't upload animated icons anymore -----signature----- Kool-Aid Flavor of the Week: Man-o-Mangoberry Life is a mystery. Don't waste time trying to figure it out Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure Know that nothing stays the same
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