Philly0381 Philly0381

Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

▼

Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

from WinCustomize Forums

Hi ya folks

It has been awhile since the last Community Project, so being the glutton for punishment that I so love being, I volunteer to start one.

Since I am not a skinner this part is really easy.  The hard part is coming up with an idea, some graphics or a theme like a WindowBlinds that the rest of the community skinners can use to make additional themed skins. 

So if you have some thoughts for a theme lets see them.  Now this is not a contest to see who can come up with the best theme.  If we get several theme ideas then that can work it's way into several projects.  Hmmm, I like that thought, lets not lose that idea.

Just like any other skins that are submitted to WinCustomize to be uploaded into the Libraries the skins for the Community Project must pass moderation.  I believe everyone knows what that means, but if you must, ask questions before hand.  If you are going to share some ideas for a theme just remember that what you come up with graphically should be able to work for folks wanting to make Docks, DX skins or Winstep. 

What themed skins can be done?  Well I always like to say if there is a WinCustomize Library for it you can do one.

Basically there is no clock on the project, when it's done it's done.  The only thing that will change that is if the consensus is to do a Holiday Theme.  That should at least be available for the community to use before the holiday passes.    :O

Okay community, the ball is in your end of the court, lets see what you an come up with.  :sun:

 

UPDATE: 

1. Just so everyone knows what we are doing, we have two Holiday Themes to make skins for, reply #22 and #31.  Please contact Karen and Dave to get what you need, when it is ready, so you can start skinning.

2. Hey, we need names for the themes.   Don't really want them to be Community Skinning Project Holiday Theme 1 and 2 do we?  :-"

Theme name suggestions:  Karen's - Yule Rock and Dave's - Christmas 2012

3. I'm thinking that the WBs and themed skins should go up at the same time about a couple of weeks before the Holidays, in other words lets not upload the WBs before folks have a chance to finish their themed skins.  Need to know what the consensus is.

 

Yule Rock                                                                     Christmas 2012

1. WindowBlinds by k10w3                                           1. WindowBlinds by DaveBax 

2. DesktopX Skins by RedneckDude                              2. DesktopX Skins by RedneckDude   

3. ObjectDock Backgrounds by WebGizmos                   3. SysMetrix Skin by k10w3       

4. Winstep by WebGizmos                                            4. ObjectDock Backgrounds by DaveBax

5. Start 8 by Vampothika                                             5. Start 8 by Vampothika

6. Xion by neone6                                                       6. Xion by neone6

7. DesktopX Clock by k10w3                                        7. Rainlendar by RedneckDude

8. SysMetrix by Uvah                                                  8. Tiles by RedneckDude 

9. Wallpaper by k10w3                                                9. Wallpaper by k10w3

10.                                                                            10. Wallpaper by DaveBax                               

 

community
84,048 views 258 replies
Reply #51 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup:    :sun:

Reply #52 from WinCustomize Forums Top

WB finished except for some minor changes and anything else I find over the next few weeks.

Anyone interested in any psd files please let me know. I don't plan on making anything except the WB.

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #53 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Send PSDs Dave. Please.

Reply #54 from WinCustomize Forums Top

PHILLY: When you have a name for my WB please let me know or I will just leave it as is.

Psd sent email Jim

Reply #55 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have updated the OP and will start showing the themed skins. 

If you would please confirm again with a reply letting us know what you are working on and I will add your name.  :sun:

Reply #56 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 54
PHILLY: When you have a name for my WB please let me know or I will just leave it as is.
End of DaveBax's quote

Looks like it will be Christmas 2012 Dave.

Reply #57 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks Dave....got them.

 

Reply #58 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just to let everybody know, I have the start menu, horizontal task bar, buttons, and window frames input into SkinStudio for Yule Rock; and I plan on making a SysMetrix for Dave's WB, using the colors he used, and some of the elements, but making it look like a nutcracker. 

Reply #59 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Karen...send psds when you can. :grin:

Reply #60 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 59
Karen...send psds when you can.
End of WebGizmos's quote

I've uploaded a zip of my graphics here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jet30ix6lkdv8pr

It's a community project, so anyone who needs these graphics can grab them.

Reply #61 from WinCustomize Forums Top

If needed, I can do rainy, Tiles. I assume Giz will do docks and Winsteps.

Reply #62 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 60
It's a community project, so anyone who needs these graphics can grab them.
End of k10w3's quote

Got'em :grin: And let me know when you update your psd file with the buttons and stuff. ;)

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 61
I assume Giz will do docks and Winsteps.
End of RedneckDude's quote

You assume correctly weedhopper...uh grasshopper. :ninja:

Reply #63 from WinCustomize Forums Top

gonna be uploading start 8 buttons in a few days <3

Reply #64 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 63
gonna be uploading start 8 buttons in a few days
End of Vampothika's quote

 

Your so cutting edge,  cant wait to see!

Reply #65 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 64
Your so cutting edge, cant wait to see!
End of doortech1's quote

hmmmm.. in that case..... ;)

 

obviously... impossible to see on this background, but has white stars on the ring in some areas.

red ring for norm, gold for mouse and silver for pressed.

first style is raindeer.

will be also doing snowman, xmas tree, bells and red and white candy cane.

Reply #66 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 65



Quoting doortech1,
reply 64
Your so cutting edge, cant wait to see!


hmmmm.. in that case.....



 

obviously... impossible to see on this background, but has white stars on the ring in some areas.

red ring for norm, gold for mouse and silver for pressed.

first style is raindeer.

will be also doing snowman, xmas tree, bells and red and white candy cane.
End of Vampothika's quote
:inlove:

Reply #67 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Just a reminder.

3. I'm thinking that the WBs and themed skins should go up at the same time about a couple of weeks before the Holidays, in other words lets not upload the WBs before folks have a chance to finish their themed skins.
End of quote

:sun:

Reply #68 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting DaveBax, reply 52
WB finished except for some minor changes and anything else I find over the next few weeks.

Anyone interested in any psd files please let me know. I don't plan on making anything except the WB.

Reduced 41%Original 1440 x 900
End of DaveBax's quote

I'm in.....I'm in.....please. Tanks :)

Reply #69 from WinCustomize Forums Top

start 8 button is done. it can be used for both themes, since they are both xmas.

uploading piccy here. and uploading to gallery after this.

 

Reply #70 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 65

will be also doing snowman
End of Vampothika's quote

/me giggles..... then runs far, far away.

Reply #71 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Snowman, reply 70
Snowman giggles..... then runs far, far away
End of Snowman's quote

lol jag måste besöka  min vänner i denmark........ hmm..... *_*

Reply #72 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Vampothika, reply 71



Quoting Snowman,
reply 70
Snowman giggles..... then runs far, far away


lol jag måste besöka  min vänner i denmark........ hmm.....
End of Vampothika's quote

HEY, no secret code here.

Nice work Kitty.

Reply #73 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay folks, please ignore reply # 67.

If you are working on a themed skin for the community project please post a reply and give an idea when you will be uploading.  Thanks.  :sun:

Reply #74 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 73
If you are working on a themed skin for the community project please post a reply and give an idea when you will be uploading.
End of Philly0381's quote

Forget uploading...Can't even begin creating until the main themed skin is done or at least farther along for needed parts. *_*

Reply #75 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have PSDs, do you not?