How Should I Choose My Avatar to Maintain Image Quality at Small Sizes?

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The discussion centers around selecting an appropriate avatar image, particularly focusing on the challenges of maintaining texture and detail when scaling down to 64x64 pixels. The original avatar, a doorknob, is deemed unsatisfactory, prompting the search for alternatives. Suggestions include a cloud image, a portrait of Frederick Douglass, and various artistic representations such as hands from Leonardo da Vinci and roses. Participants debate the appropriateness of using images of admired figures versus personal representations, emphasizing that avatars should reflect one's identity. The conversation also touches on the technical aspects of cropping images for avatars, with advice on using image editing tools to achieve desired results. Ultimately, the importance of selecting an image that evokes curiosity and aligns with personal symbolism is highlighted, alongside humorous exchanges about names and cultural references.
  • #61
honestrosewater said:
Do I need to brighten it or such?
I like subtlety, so I like it dark and rich the way it is now. The extroverts might want it brightened.
 
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  • #62
Are you really going to take advice from a man who has a hairless humanoid beaver in a jar as an avatar?
 
  • #63
Not a beaver. Leave it to Fetus.

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  • #64
Ah. I had always just associated you with beavers, since you live in Corvallis.
 
  • #65
I guess I should associate you with cows, then.

http://www.sonomacows.com/assets/images/logo456.jpg
 
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  • #66
hitssquad said:
Not a beaver. Leave it to Fetus.

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I thought it was some weird statue. Now it just makes me sad. :frown:
 
  • #67
honestrosewater said:
Surprise! I couldn't do anything with Gw/PE. :frown: I may try later, but I really like this one. What do you think? Do I need to brighten it or such?
I think you did a good job of selecting the brightest elements of the picture, so no need to brighten it.
 
  • #68
hitssquad said:
I guess I should associate you with cows, then.

http://www.sonomacows.com/assets/images/logo456.jpg
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Okay, that got me rolling on the floor.
 
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