TV Forum

The following outlines Image Requirements and Tips for Large Character Image Uploading and how to upload the image.

It is NOT a Guide to how to crop, enhance, or resize an image.

If you still need help after reading this Guide please ask a Moderator.

IMPORTANT This refers to the Large Character Image (uncropped) that you kept during cropping to obtain the character image for uploading.

See GUIDE: Uploading a Character Image to ShareTV

Note. All images should be of a good quality, not fuzzy, not stretched, not dark and not over bright.

Ratio is NOT important

If in the opinion of a Moderator an image is sub-standard for any reason they are empowered to correct or replace it WITHOUT reference to you.

However a Moderator may request you to do the correction.

Please report any bad image you find to a Moderator who may ask the original uploader to correct or replace or may do it themselves.

Before Uploading you should comply with the following

01. Image should show the full image of the character as they appear in the show itself.
01.a. Only in exceptional circumstances will a picture of the actor themselves be allowed.

02. Images MUST be the full/large version of the cropped image loaded as a character image
Display size is not relevant (oversize images will be reduced proportionately)

See this page for an example of a cropped image together with its associated large image.
http://sharetv.org/shows/hornblower_loyalty/cast/commander_horatio_hornblow
er

03. Images should NOT contain any of the following
03.a. Names of Other Sites or any URL.
03.b. Visible anti-ripping markings.
03.c. Wording of any sort unless part of the background.
03.d. Images containing "actors name as character name" should not be used.

04. Images should be in color except where the show aired in black/white throughout its run in which case the image should be B/w.
04.a. Only in exceptional circumstances will mixed color and b/w images be allowed.
Ask a Moderator's permission before proceeding if you wish to do this.

05. Images MUST be in Jpeg or GIF Format
(other formats will be rejected)
(see 08.h.in GUIDE: Uploading a Character Image to ShareTV)

06. When you have an image(s) on your PC which complies with the above you are ready to upload.
(subject to your points status).

07.a. Find the Show Profile Page.
07.b. Go to the line of character images (up to 8)
07.c. Click on "» View All [##]
07.d. The Page(s) of small character images is displayed.
07.e. Click on Small character image of the Large one to be uploaded. (can be done on Main show page for the 8 images displayed there)
07.f. A page for the character as exampled above will be displayed.
07.g. Click on [Edit Page] (top right)
07.h. Edit page for the character opens.
07.i. Go to the bottom of the page and you will see a blank image titled "Full-Size Character Image:"
07.j. Click on [Upload New Image] which is underneath.
07.k. Follow the same proceedure you used to upload the small image.
(see part of Section 8 of GUIDE: Uploading a Character Image to ShareTV)

It takes a little longer for the image to appear on the page after you have closed the upload box and does NOT appear in the upload box. Be patient.

08. Be aware ONLY MODERATORS MAY OVERWRITE an existing Image.

So be sure the character image is not yet present before embarking on the above.

09.a. The small character image can also be uploaded on this page if you prefer to do both small and large at the same time. (for 07.e. above read silhouette not image)
09.b. The Celebrity/Person page for the actor can also be accessed from this page.

10. As in the GUIDE: Uploading a Character Image to ShareTV
If you wish to image a character that is not catered for with a silhouette

See FAQ. How do I get a Character added to the cast listed for a Show?


ShareTV thanks you for your assistance in imaging the Database.