Ripping sprites from ROMs

[posty_2k3]

Ok, I need to know this (well not need but want to know). How the heck do you rip sprites from SNES or NES ROMs. And also, what's a good app to make animated gifs?

[Allnatural]

I just take sequential screenshots myself, then assemble them in Fireworks. Certain emulators can simplify things. For instance, ZSNES can remove background layers and take frame-by-frame screenshots, both of which make the process much easier.

[posty_2k3]

ZSNES can remove background layers and take frame-by-frame screenshots, both of which make the process much easier.

Where the heck is this feature in ZSNES?

[Allnatural]

Where the heck is this feature in ZSNES?
You can assign hotkeys to remove the BG layers via the "misc\game keys" menu. For incremental screenshots press F1.

[posty_2k3]

Ok, thanks dude. Now that app u were talking about, Fireworks? Where can i get that

[Steveman610]

Fireworks comes with the Macromedia Studio. Costs about few 100 bucks. But I think you can buy it alone too, but i dont know what price. Its good though :)

[Remote]

Check Macromedia's homepage for a trial version, not sure about their current stand but previously most trial version weren't crippled. So, try it and if you like it - buy it. :D

[posty_2k3]

Well, what does Fireworks do? I don't want to download a trial or buy it without know what the heck it is.

[Allnatural]

Well, what does Fireworks do? I don't want to download a trial or buy it without know what the heck it is.
A simple search (http://www.macromedia.com/software/fireworks/) would have answered your question. There are plenty of programs that can produce animated gifs, some undoubtedly freeware, but I find Fireworks to be the easiest (for me). Not to mention its other uses.

[posty_2k3]

Well, are there any FREE animated gif makers? That'd be real helpful.

[Allnatural]

Well, are there any FREE animated gif makers? That'd be real helpful.
Uh, yes. Search around, I know they're out there.