How do I upload content to MyToons? Easily! First off, you'll need to login – if you're not a member yet, joining is super easy. After you've logged in, click the Upload button on the menu bar and follow the 5 easy steps all on one page:
1 – Upload Type – Choose the medium that you want to upload to MyToons
2 – Upload Selection – Browse to select your work
3 – High Definition Option – Click Yes or No, depending on if your animation meets HD requirements. Don't know what that means? Click "Help" to find more information.
4 – Upload Details – Enter content details such as Title and Description, choose a Category and Style, and whether or not your work is labeled "Mature."
What's the difference between Category and Style? Style describes the technique of your work, while categories refer to the genre.
5 – Click Finish!
So, I have to join MyToons to upload animation and art? Yes. Because your animations and art are attached to your user profile, you will need to sign up. Once you have joined the community, you will be able to personalize your Profile page, create new Groups, meet animation professionals, and much more!
How long can my animation be? Please limit your animations to 30 minutes – this will help prevent corruption and time outs.
How short can my animation be? Well, considering that an animation, by definition, is a moving picture, you will probably disappoint your fans if you don't have at least 2 frames and/or a minimum of 5 seconds in length…But beyond that, have at it!
How long will it take my animation to upload? This depends on a variety of factors, from file size to internet connection. If you are having trouble uploading an animation, check out "Technical Difficulties" in the Help Section.
Can I upload a non-animated video? Yes, as long as it is related somehow to your love of the arts, animation, or your animated life (associated by no more than three degrees of separation).
How do I achieve the best quality on my uploaded animations? MyToons now supports the ultimate in quality animations – High Definition! For more information on HD, visit our High Definition Help Page. To receive the best quality for non-HD animations, the original animation should be uncompressed and at least 500x375 pixels.
What type of file formats can I upload to MyToons? A wide variety of file formats are accepted – now you can choose which file you prefer for uploading! Click here for an alphabetical list of all the accepted Video Formats/Codecs for Encoding.
How long will my animation or art remain on MyToons? Your animations and artwork will remain on MyToons until you, the user, decide to take them down. However, if the animation or art is marked as inappropriate by users or administrators, or violates the terms of use, MyToons has the right to remove the content.
Is there a limit to how many animations or artworks I can upload? You are free to upload to your heart's content!
Can I remove content once it is uploaded? Yes. Login and click the "My Start Page" button in the top right corner of the page. Click "My Animations" from the menu on the left and your animations should be displayed. Click the "Delete" option to the right of the animation you want to remove. The same goes for artwork, games, and pics.
How do I edit my content? Login and click the "My Start Page" button. From here you can edit your animations, artwork, games, and pics by clicking the respective "My Animations," "My Artwork," "My Games," and "My Photos" buttons.
What is an ".flv" file? An ".flv" file is a Flash Video file.
What is a ".swf" file? A ".swf" is a Shockwave Flash file.
Hey! How come my player looks different? Where are the player controls, and why can't I zoom in? More than likely, the animation is a .swf file – a Shockwave Flash file often used for animation and games. The interactive controls for .swf's are internal – provided by their creator – so the standard MyToons controls aren't available.
