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Published: 2005-03-30 07:35:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 25233; Favourites: 359; Downloads: 4574
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Description I'd first like to preface this by saying that I am by no means an expert at making emoticons, I still have much to learn and I'm sure there are many things I could or should do differently. However, I believe I should at least pass on what knowledge I have on the subject so that others may also learn. I believe each and every one of us have the skill to create emotes and many are just waiting for a basic walkthrough to get them started.

Please don't take this tutorial too literally. I believe the most important thing for any artist is to experiment and grow, to push boundaries and find new and creative ways to express themselves. This is only meant to get you started, to give you a little push in the right direction. Where you go from here is entirely up to you.
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Comments: 235

zikes In reply to ??? [2006-08-01 15:35:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad it helped

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covingtonspuppeteer [2006-07-16 08:33:52 +0000 UTC]

Been looking everywhere for one of these!
Thank u so much!
*hugs*

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zikes In reply to covingtonspuppeteer [2006-07-26 18:48:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Hope it helps

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Spikeyboy229 [2006-07-11 03:09:27 +0000 UTC]

Excellent tutorial! I made my own emote if you'd like to see it enititled Vomit Comet. Thanks for the help! Vomit Comet

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zikes In reply to Spikeyboy229 [2006-07-11 07:32:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Glad my tutorial could help

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Spikeyboy229 In reply to zikes [2006-07-11 17:31:38 +0000 UTC]

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bugs92 [2006-06-29 03:22:14 +0000 UTC]

Thats cool, but..... how do you do it on Macro Media Proffesional 8?

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zikes In reply to bugs92 [2006-07-03 02:29:48 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, I've never used version 8, but I imagine it'd be much the same as in MX. Go ahead and try to follow the tutorial step for step and if they've moved anything around it'll probably not take long to find it

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bugs92 In reply to zikes [2006-07-03 04:23:13 +0000 UTC]

They moved like, everything. I'll try and find them again though.

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zikes In reply to bugs92 [2006-07-03 04:28:47 +0000 UTC]

I recommend checking the "Windows" menu, that'll probably have the full list

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bugs92 In reply to zikes [2006-07-03 07:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Ok, I'll try that.

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InvaderMar In reply to ??? [2006-06-25 00:18:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this Zike's!! I've always wanted to make an emote, but didn't have the program and wouldn't know how. My bf sent me the link to download fireworks, and when I did, I came straight onto this tutorial! My emote looks so cute, lol! Anyway, fantastic tut. It seems it's helped alot of people, and even me, great one! +fav:

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RSmiley [2006-06-23 17:05:04 +0000 UTC]

waaah! why's there no black line from the center to the outer edge when i do the gradient?!?

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RSmiley [2006-06-23 16:53:02 +0000 UTC]

jason! guess what?!? i finally got macromedia fireworks mx!!! and great tutorial!

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Mattyohh [2006-06-14 00:00:21 +0000 UTC]

that's rad as

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Dark-Pumpkin [2006-06-06 14:30:26 +0000 UTC]

i need a tutorial for making the shading pixle by pixle because i only have a simple image editor.

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rain-of-novocain [2006-05-11 19:18:12 +0000 UTC]

okay I am not cut out for this emoticon shit... :thumb33139947: it didn't even turn out transparent, and even though I set it to play at 1/100 instead of 7/100 its not even playing at 7/100 thats like... 99/100 its moving so slow...

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zikes In reply to rain-of-novocain [2006-05-11 19:30:03 +0000 UTC]

Take a look at my other emoticon tutorial here: [link]

It covers animation and some common pitfalls, it might help you out

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rain-of-novocain In reply to zikes [2006-05-11 20:12:33 +0000 UTC]

k ty

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rain-of-novocain In reply to rain-of-novocain [2006-05-11 19:19:07 +0000 UTC]

and of course it won't show up... blah... *vent* sorry

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Y-A-O-I [2006-05-11 17:16:51 +0000 UTC]

YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!! I love this tutorial!!! I have been using Jasc Animation Shop all this time, tediously trial and error to get these perfect emoticons lol, now I can complete my :rave: emote!!! WOOT! !

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rain-of-novocain In reply to Y-A-O-I [2006-05-11 17:19:06 +0000 UTC]

0.0 sorry forgot I was on that account lol, this is my real one.

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PancakeSlugs In reply to ??? [2006-05-02 11:50:37 +0000 UTC]

cooool! i hafta do all the crud i do on ms paint by hand. fireworks was it?

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zikes In reply to PancakeSlugs [2006-05-11 15:34:41 +0000 UTC]

Macromedia Fireworks MX It's great if you can get your hands on it

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PancakeSlugs In reply to zikes [2006-05-11 16:28:38 +0000 UTC]

thanks! i'll see if i can.

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bintalnoor In reply to ??? [2006-04-23 02:04:52 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the tutorial
pls let me know when u animation tutorial comes out
love ur emotions

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zikes In reply to bintalnoor [2006-05-11 15:46:12 +0000 UTC]

Got two more tutorials now

Emote Tutorial 2
Emote Tutorial 3

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DarkestKnight1 [2006-04-17 23:03:12 +0000 UTC]

thx cant w8 to try it

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IIdragonII [2006-04-08 18:51:15 +0000 UTC]

it doesn't show how to animate it

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zikes In reply to IIdragonII [2006-05-11 15:56:08 +0000 UTC]

I have a separate tutorial that covers animation

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IIdragonII In reply to zikes [2006-05-12 13:23:08 +0000 UTC]

oh really where?

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zikes In reply to IIdragonII [2006-05-12 15:22:09 +0000 UTC]

[link]

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TheFili [2006-04-06 18:14:52 +0000 UTC]

Great work - "The N00b's Guide to Making Emoticons"
Very comprehensive, careful, well structured, clear... are you getting tired, or shall I go on?

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Plornt [2006-03-26 14:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Very good

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IIdragonII [2006-02-25 04:52:19 +0000 UTC]

what program is used to make emotes?

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KBeezie In reply to IIdragonII [2006-03-08 19:20:19 +0000 UTC]

Says it right in the first sentence of the tutorial "Macromedia Fireworks MX"

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IIdragonII In reply to KBeezie [2006-03-09 14:19:02 +0000 UTC]

i know mate

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KBeezie In reply to IIdragonII [2006-03-09 18:42:46 +0000 UTC]

eh? you asked, I answered.

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IIdragonII In reply to KBeezie [2006-03-09 23:44:27 +0000 UTC]

about what mate?

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KBeezie In reply to IIdragonII [2006-03-10 00:02:06 +0000 UTC]

*sigh* you asked "what program is used to make emotes?" and I answered, and you responded as if it was rude for me to respond, or in the closest sense "I know duh, you dont have to tell me" when you actually asked....

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IIdragonII In reply to KBeezie [2006-03-10 14:19:14 +0000 UTC]

oh

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sarahl33 In reply to ??? [2006-02-12 09:55:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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emmak33 [2006-02-12 05:56:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much for the tutorial, and yay i made one!! its very simple but im happy is it possible for me to use it like i can use these other emoticons?? i dont get it.

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djthyrax In reply to ??? [2006-02-11 23:24:09 +0000 UTC]

testing it

just one thing, how i make the sad eyes?

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macmedia In reply to ??? [2006-02-01 23:17:00 +0000 UTC]

hey zikes,

got told not to go into work yesterday and entertained myself with your tutorial instead - nice one, put a spark into my day - here's a link to the result

[link]

not sure if there's a better way of linking, i'm a newby

cheers boss

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Myrrth In reply to ??? [2006-01-21 20:43:17 +0000 UTC]

Hehe.. made from your tutorial. [IMG][link]

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Liorry [2006-01-19 12:50:33 +0000 UTC]

you are amazing! thanks alot!!! wanted to get how it's done soooo much time now, thanks for the DeviantPLUS script too. great!

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yugimoto [2006-01-18 22:51:27 +0000 UTC]

I am so totally useing this, and you shall totally see my end emote when I am done xD

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LpGfn In reply to ??? [2006-01-12 11:23:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

I just stared at that and my I'm lost

I shall attempt doing that once my brain comes over the shock of having to follow instructions

Thank you!

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CaptainCheezmo [2006-01-06 01:21:18 +0000 UTC]

o0o0o0o, I might just take this information and use it. Not many people actually have tutorials for Fireworks...
I am so adding this to faves!

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