Graphics Help

Nixxxed · #1 08-16-2005, 02:24 PM

What program do you use to make banners, etc.? I use Microsoft Image Composer or a free program called XnView. And this is what happens:

I cropped a pic to banner-size:

Fine, right? But when I add text, it won't show up in my browser after uploading to my webspace.

http://users4.ev1.net/~iansnana/StarryNightBanner.jpg

I can *read* it with my browser, if I open the file from the hard drive. It also opens fine in both image programs, plus crap like PowerPoint if I insert it into a presentation.

So, what the hell? I mean, at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of dots, right? Or is there some stupid coding (that I don't know about) that is hidden within the files that I need to remove? Do I need to cross the fingers on my left hand while clicking "Save" with my right? What? What?

Here's an attachment of the file - can you read it? Any and all suggestions appreciated (about the file, or a different program to use). Thanks!

BTFLCHLD · #2 08-16-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

What program do you use to make banners, etc.? I use Microsoft Image Composer or a free program called XnView. And this is what happens:

I cropped a pic to banner-size:

Fine, right? But when I add text, it won't show up in my browser after uploading to my webspace.

http://users4.ev1.net/~iansnana/StarryNightBanner.jpg

I can *read* it with my browser, if I open the file from the hard drive. It also opens fine in both image programs, plus crap like PowerPoint if I insert it into a presentation.

So, what the hell? I mean, at the end of the day, it's just a bunch of dots, right? Or is there some stupid coding (that I don't know about) that is hidden within the files that I need to remove? Do I need to cross the fingers on my left hand while clicking "Save" with my right? What? What?

Here's an attachment of the file - can you read it? Any and all suggestions appreciated (about the file, or a different program to use). Thanks!

is this your webspace? http://users4.ev1.net/~iansnana/StarryNightBanner.jpg

i see the text

Nixxxed · #3 08-16-2005, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

is this your webspace? http://users4.ev1.net/~iansnana/StarryNightBanner.jpg

i see the text

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

is this your webspace? http://users4.ev1.net/~iansnana/StarryNightBanner.jpg

i see the text

Yes, that's my server account. You mean you can see the pic with the text added, like in the attachment? GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR@$%@%$@$%@#$%@#$

That's a horse of a different color then, I guess.

When I try to open that URL on my browser, it shows up blank. And even if I try to add it to my signature, it shows up blank on The Ledge.

BTFLCHLD · #4 08-16-2005, 02:41 PM

hmmm...im testing in my sig

BTFLCHLD · #5 08-16-2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

hmmm...im testing in my sig

and it seems to be working

Image hosted by Photobucket.com

Nixxxed · #6 08-16-2005, 02:48 PM

Ah, OK - so it's a browser issue. I use Avant Browser, and it won't show the banner, even though you are linking from Photobucket. But I opened IE, and it shows it fine.

That's it - I've had it - off to download Firefox. Be back later.

And thank you VERY much!!!

eclipse · #7 08-16-2005, 02:49 PM

Nice quote from Joni too

Nixxxed · #8 08-16-2005, 02:49 PM

Nixxxed · #9 08-16-2005, 02:55 PM

Sooooo weird. Even pasting the IMG tag you PM'd me, I still see nada.

Thanks again for the help - at least now I can stop scouring the Web for graphic help (like I've been doing for the last 2 days), and focus on getting a browser that actually works.

BTFLCHLD · #10 08-16-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Sooooo weird. Even pasting the IMG tag you PM'd me, I still see nada. Thanks again for the help - at least now I can stop scouring the Web for graphic help (like I've been doing for the last 2 days), and focus on getting a browser that actually works.

my pleasure

good luck!

Nixxxed · #11 08-16-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipse

Nice quote from Joni too

Thanks!

It's actually a lot longer, and rambling (typical Joni). But you couldn't read the text with all of it on there... But please don't tell her - I'm sure she could kick my butt.

Quote:

"That's one thing that's always been a major difference between the performing arts to me, and being a painter. Like when a painter does a painting, he does a painting, and that's it. You know - he's had the joy of creating it, he hangs it on some wall, somebody buys it, somebody buys it again, or maybe nobody buys it and it sits up in a loft somewhere until he dies. But nobody ever said to Van Gogh, 'Paint us Starry Night again, man! ' " - Joni Mitchell (from "Miles of Aisles")

ryan8472 · #12 08-17-2005, 08:46 AM

I've got a question slightly along these lines, but much simpler. I didn't want to waste a new thread on it. OK: How do you resize photos? I'm so completely retarded when it comes to creative things like this.

BTFLCHLD · #13 08-17-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

I've got a question slightly along these lines, but much simpler. I didn't want to waste a new thread on it. OK: How do you resize photos? I'm so completely retarded when it comes to creative things like this.

depends the software you are using...paint? photoshop? microsoft picture manager? jasc studio? let me know

Nixxxed · #14 08-17-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

my pleasure

good luck!

I'm glad you're on - I was just about to PM you.

I realized last night that the Ad Blocker plugin in my browser was responsible for blocking my sig. So, all those hours of troubleshooting graphics programs, downloading and installing new browsers, and pounding my computer desk when I couldn't see my creations was all fixed by simply adding my webspace address to the exclusion list of the Blocker.

I can't tell you how many hours of my life have been spent trying to create graphics, and then trashing them because I thought I was doing something wrong. Just thought I would share my stupidity with everyone.

And thanks again for your help. Knowing that you could see what I had posted finally made the light bulb switch to "ON".

But on the other hand, I'm empowered now. There's no telling what I might post.

ryan8472 · #15 08-17-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

depends the software you are using...paint? photoshop? microsoft picture manager? jasc studio? let me know

I have photoshop, but I dont own it, so I cant use the resize feature. I just want to make an 100 by 100 and 50 by 50 version of the thing in my sig.