Zelda Wiki talk:Image Requests

Applications for Approved Image Editors

 * Please refer to the image requests page for details on the application process.

Makar Rocks
Hi. I downloaded GIMP 2.6.6 and have been fiddling around with it a lot for the past week. I've experimented with adding transparency to several of the images on the Image Request page, and I feel I'm getting a lot better at it, although some are much harder than others. I'm working on the Anju image now. I'd like to apply for doing transparency requests. I probably won't be doing too many images if I'm accepted, but I just want to help out a little if I can. :D --Makar Rocks 22:42, 16 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Sure thing. So that we can assess your skills can you please work on making the following files transparent:


 * File:Link piggies.jpg
 * File:Bosskey.png


 * Once you have completed them, do not upload the images to replace those versions, but upload separate files with new names, and add them to this page. The staff will then discuss your suitability. Thanks for your application, and good luck. 08:29, 17 June 2009 (UTC)


 * I tried to cleanup the boss key image: File:Boss Key.png. I'm not sure it turned out well, though. Those horns are pretty hard to edit around, especially the tips. I've been playing around with changing the opacity of the eraser, but it's difficult. I also have been working at the pig image for a long time. Maybe I'm not cut out for this after all. :\ --Makar Rocks 09:45, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * It's entirely up to you. You're free to continuing practicing, or pull out if you wish. For some feedback on the Boss Key, it is done quite well, except for the edging, which shows a little stroke and some choppyness - so isn't quite up to standard, but your skills are developing. Let me know what you plan on doing. 10:16, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * I guess I'll keep working on that pig picture for a while. ;) --Makar Rocks 10:27, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Okay. Let us know how you go. 23:26, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

Alter
Alright, I'd like to apply as an image editor. I use Gimp 2.4.7, and am also quite skilled with Paint when it comes to cropping, etc. As you all know, I've uploaded dozens of images, almost all of which had to at least be cropped, and many other which were transparasized. I can easily do this with simpler 2D images, and some smaller 3D ones. The only images I've really struggled with, are ones with heavily shaded characters, such as MM art pieces. Thanks. 16:12, 17 June 2009 (UTC)


 * All right. I'll give you some to do. Try these out:


 * File:05b-gooma.png
 * File:Mushroom.jpg


 * Upload the new versions as new files, don't overwrite those ones. Curves are one of the single hardest things to follow properly. If you can manage to get past that, the rest shouldn't be that difficult. Also try placing a highly contrasting background behind it as you work to get all the stuff that would normally be more difficult. Best of luck at that. 00:00, June 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * Alright, I've started to take care of the "shroom" file:Mushroomnew.png, and I'll finish up the rough edges when I have time. I'll try for the Gooma, but there's quite a bit of shadows, which I've had little luck with. Thanks. 07:04, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * You can try it without keeping the shadows. Either way keep at it. Doing something hard can boost your confidence and quality with other images. 17:29, June 18, 2009 (UTC)


 * OK, file:Mushroomnew.png is complete. Thanks, Matt. :) I'll messed around with Gooma: file:05b-goomanew.png. Seeing as I've barely played AoL, it was hard to tell what was part of the picture. I did it without the shadows. Oh, and it might be a a week until I'm back, so you might not hear from me for a while. Thanks again! 20:41, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Good stuff Alter. This has been forwarded to the rest of the staff, and we will determine whether you are suitable for the task. 23:26, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

Need Help
I think I can give a hand with this. So far I have worked with Tetra. There are so many other things that I don't know how to edit properly on the wiki, like deleting the old images. Tip for anybody who wants to start helping, save on PNG instead of gif for transparency. The edges are much sharper, and so it's original quality is kept better. If you have a request, please let me know.Eximius 11:03, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

So yea, it gives me error each time I try to replace with PNG. So I'll need help on deleting images. Thanks.Eximius 11:11, 19 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Hi Eximus. Firstly, deleting old images is something that only administrators can do. If there is an image you believe should be deleted you need to place the template on the page, and it will be appropriately dealt with. It is already a wiki quality standard for transparent files to be in .png format, over .gif. I get the feeling you need to have a read of the details at the top of the Image Requests Page so you understand exactly what you can and can't do with image requests.


 * With your last line, you cannot replace a file with a new version that is of a different file extension. You must upload it as a new file, redirect all of the pages from the old image to the new image, and then request the old file to be deleted. Again, you need to have a read of the information on the image requests page to see how exactly Image Requests work at Zelda Wiki.org. You will need to apply (See above) if you wish to do any image editing other than screenshot cropping. Thanks. 23:26, 19 June 2009 (UTC)