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by Cabal
Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:43 pm
Forum: PHP - Code
Topic: Help implementing transparent GIF merging
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Ok great,

Once again, thanks guys. I might stick around and help others at this forum to 'repay' my moral dept. This community is very useful and I would glad to be a part of it.
by Cabal
Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:10 am
Forum: PHP - Theory and Design
Topic: Implementing file audio, video server.
Replies: 4
Views: 4735

I think Begby does have a point to be honest. Will your customer/employer be able to install and remove Apache plugins? If this is possible then you should use something like the IBM Web Service Streaming Engine for Apache . This is secure and then all you would need to do would be have PHP dish out...
by Cabal
Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:00 am
Forum: PHP - Code
Topic: Help implementing transparent GIF merging
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Great thanks onion, I'll give it a go.

What are the disadvantages of PNG-8? Is it the same GIF in only supporting a certain number of colours?

You guys are being really helpful, I only hope I can repay the favour sometime.
by Cabal
Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:29 am
Forum: PHP - Code
Topic: Help implementing transparent GIF merging
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Right, I don't think thats going to be very convenient being as these sigs are supposed to be embedded on forums etc. Kieran, you said that PNG-8 works with no hacks straight off? What are the pros and cons of this format as opposed to the 24 or 32 bit alternatives? Also, can PHP GD manage this form...
by Cabal
Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:54 am
Forum: PHP - Code
Topic: Help implementing transparent GIF merging
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Is that so?

I have never seen a transparent PNG actually work in IE6 but I will look again. PNG would be ideal if I could get that to work.
by Cabal
Fri Jun 08, 2007 2:38 am
Forum: PHP - Code
Topic: Help implementing transparent GIF merging
Replies: 11
Views: 1387

Help implementing transparent GIF merging

Hi, I am writing a PHP-GD function for a friend which collects XBox gamer tag meta information - most importantly their avatar and merges it with a 'sig'. The problem is that the sigs are designed with irregular edges and so must be transparent GIFs (as PNGs do not appear transparent in IE6). This c...