Avatars are the images of computer users found in computer games, internet forums or blogs. Three dimensional avatars are used in games and cartoons, while two dimensional ones are followed in internet forums. The idea had its origin in Hindu traditions where, as the myths goes, god took birth in many avatars or forms to meet specific purposes, but in anonymity.
But today, the word is more relevant in the computer field. Avatars are now the representations of the personality, interests, thought patterns, beliefs etc of an online forum. Three dimensional avatars are mostly animated ones. Avatars help create an individuality to an otherwise faceless blogger.
Avatars have been made very popular by some message providers like Yahoo. These ubiquitous virtual images can be designed in such a way to match your looks, personality etc, but without giving away your real identity.
Designing an avatar is child's play now. There are many internet services that assist in creation of avatars, but the more technically inclined can make them on their own. A mixture of a little bit of creativity and imagination is all you need additionally. Creating an avatar of you is a fulfilling and fun filled act. The websites offering instant design options are a great help in determining the physical features of your creation including the skin color, the length of the hair, dress options and accessories. Animated ones are really good in attracting more and more visitors to your blog or forum.
They differ greatly in size and attraction. Instant messaging services needs to have only small ones, but video games and networking sites need bigger and animated avatars. Customized backgrounds can be added to an avatar to enhance its looks. But some people prefer to get hold of some other's avatar and modify it as per their requirements. But there is no need to do it. There are some applications and softwares available now which would create a three dimensional or two dimensional images of you in no time.
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