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Using a photo as an Avatar #115754 06/01/11 08:45 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 80 Fontana, California Gorilla OP Enthusiast
OP Gorilla Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 80 Fontana, California	Hello. I have attempted to re size a small photo several times. When submitting the image I get the following message: "We cannot proceed. Improper picture type. Please use your back button to return to the previous page." I re sized the image to 80x80. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar Gorilla #115755 06/01/11 09:07 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,251 WV, USA bobcflatpicker Veteran
bobcflatpicker Veteran Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,251 WV, USA	Maybe this previous thread will help. http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/showflat.p...rt=all&vc=1 or http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=307012&an=0&page=1 In case it's not mentioned in those threads, the pic will have to be uploaded to a site like this before you can use it as an avatar. I don't remeber the step by step, but hope this helps. http://tinypic.com/ Last edited by bobcflatpicker; 06/01/11 09:15 AM. Bob ................................ http://soundcloud.com/bobcflatpicke/music-in-the-mountains

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar bobcflatpicker #115756 06/01/11 11:14 AM Off-Topic
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rharv Veteran Joined: May 2000 Posts: 22,619 Mi., USA	If you get the pic to a small enough file size size it will upload to PGMusic, that's where mine resides. To tell you what you did wrong, we'll need more information on what you actually did. Over simplified method; shrink file to 80 X 80, then save it as a GIF. The gif format seems to work easiest with the PGMusic forum software in my experience (I've done a few for other members here besides changing my own a few times). It makes for a pretty small file size. Keep monkeying with it, you'll get it. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar rharv #115757 06/01/11 12:08 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 618 US redguitars Journeyman
redguitars Journeyman Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 618 US	After trying to make this work for about a year and failing, I'm going to give it one more try. I've got my fingers crossed. Wayne, Yahoo! It worked and this is a picture of my very favorite guitar. I don't own one anymore. Had to sell mine years ago. Long story. Fender Jazzmaster is the guitar that fits me like a glove. Of course when I got one they were only $200-$300 dollars. I used to get laughed at when I took it out at auditions, till I plugged it in and played. The comments were like "Hey, what you gonna do with the surfboard?" Man I dug this guitar. I owned two in my lifetime. At least I got to enjoy the last one for over 15 years. Wayne, Last edited by redguitars; 06/01/11 12:21 PM. "My Music Page"

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar rharv #115758 06/01/11 12:09 PM Off-Topic
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jazzmammal Veteran Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,697 Redondo Beach, Ca.	Quote: Keep monkeying with it, you'll get it. Owhhh!! BaDaBoom... Bob Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar jazzmammal #115759 06/01/11 07:29 PM Off-Topic
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rharv Veteran Joined: May 2000 Posts: 22,619 Mi., USA	Couldn't help myself, low hanging fruit and all that ... I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome Make your sound your own!

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar rharv #115760 06/01/11 10:03 PM Off-Topic
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rockstar_not Veteran R Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,913 Colorado Springs, CO, USA	@redguitars, some of the best blues I ever heard was at Buddy Guy's "Legends" bar by some really old salt playing a beat-up Jazzmaster. Smokin' -Scott My Songs, photos, writing,etc. My Sound Cloud

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar rockstar_not #115761 06/01/11 11:18 PM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,987 Oklahoma, USA Don Gaynor Veteran
Don Gaynor Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,987 Oklahoma, USA	al, looks like you got it sorted, now all you'll need is bob flatpicker's permission to use his portrait. ceasefire, bob just pushin' your leg. (beating hasty retreat) Donny SoundClick: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1209254&content=music SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/donald-gaynor BIAB 2021 w/current updates.

Re: Using a photo as an Avatar Don Gaynor #115762 06/03/11 09:34 PM Off-Topic
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OP Gorilla Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 80 Fontana, California	Thanks all. I will try your suggestions. :0) I'll continue Monkeying around until I get it. Last edited by Gorilla; 06/03/11 09:36 PM.

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