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Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

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Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?

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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                               

 

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Reply #76 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 74
Quoting Philly0381, reply 73If you are working on a themed skin for the community project please post a reply and give an idea when you will be uploading.

Forget uploading...Can't even begin creating until the main themed skin is done or at least farther along for needed parts.
End of WebGizmos's quote

WebGizmos, take a look at replies #33 and #39. 

I also believe that both Karen (reply #60) and Dave (reply #52) have finished their themes so you should be able to get what you need from them.  :sun:

Reply #77 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Okay so does anyone have any WIP's to show yet?  :-"

Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #78 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 77
Okay so does anyone have any WIP's to show yet?
End of Philly0381's quote

Take a chill pill philly...I'm sure that as soon as someone has anything it will get posted. ;)

Quoting Philly0381, reply 76
WebGizmos, take a look at replies #33 and #39.

I also believe that both Karen (reply #60) and Dave (reply #52) have finished their themes so you should be able to get what you need from them.
End of Philly0381's quote

And I wasn't aware the "themes" were finished...I thought we were waiting for a finished skin to work from.

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 75
I have PSDs, do you not?
End of RedneckDude's quote

Only what Karen has done so far.

Reply #79 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh, well I have Dave's. I figured you did too.

Reply #80 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

Reply #81 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Oh well, I did say in the OP that I was a glutton for punishment.  Thanks for reminding me.  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Reply #82 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here´s the deal...

Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.

Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.

Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ? :\

Reply #83 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Great stuff Vamps. That is one classy reindeer! :erk:

Reply #84 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting neone6, reply 82
Here´s the deal...

Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.

Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.

Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ?
End of neone6's quote

Can't see how this would be an "issue" to anyone. "Community" shouldn't overpower "individuality". Anyway, it's for both, and that's super... also, congrats on your win, Andy. ;)

Reply #85 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hey, I will change my Wb to Yule Rock1 if that is what needs to be done. It's a name doesn't matter to me what it's called.

Like Doc said as far as using a different name for something fine. I'm sure they will be put into the themes as people mix and match their desktops all the time anyway.

Last. If anyone needs any files form me please rememember I have limited email addresses and can't find a list I had with sopme of the people I use to have, so if you have mine I need yours or just PM me as I will be happy to send away as needed..

 

Reply #86 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting neone6, reply 82
Here´s the deal...

Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.

Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.

Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ?
End of neone6's quote

neone6 if you mention in the description of the skin that it is for the Community Skinning Project I will find it and make sure it is included.  :sun:

Reply #87 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yule Rock Rox! Hearth isn't too far.

Reply #88 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tomorrow is my day off and I don't have anything else to do but skin, so expect more on this from me.

Reply #89 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 88
Tomorrow is my day off and I don't have anything else to do but skin, so expect more on this from me.
End of k10w3's quote

I be waitin :grin:

Reply #90 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanx Seth !

-It all sounds very good & this is turning out to be a hell of a community Project ! :sun:

Reply #91 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 77
Okay so does anyone have any WIP's to show yet? 
End of Philly0381's quote

As you know, I'm currently very busy skinning my head, knees, knuckles and my bathroom.

I will get something going soon, I'll post progress here.

 

I also have one non community skin in the works for Tom's latest.

Reply #92 from WinCustomize Forums Top

B U M P

Reply #93 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 91
As you know, I'm currently very busy skinning my head, knees, knuckles and my bathroom.
End of RedneckDude's quote

No! Seriously? Who would a thud...I mean thunk...thought.  :X

 

Anyway...as soon as Karen gets her skin done I can start. :grin:

Reply #94 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sorry it's taking me so long -- I used to be able to get these things out a lot quicker, but lately, I'm just bugged if the shine isn't quite right on the buttons, or if the glyphs aren't totally striking IMO.  Plus work volumes have increased with my employer and I can't afford to turn down overtime, and my spouse is going out of his way to be especially kind or loving, and I have to reward that.

Reply #95 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 94
Sorry it's taking me so long
End of k10w3's quote

No worries Karen...philly might have a brain hemorrhage though...lol

Reply #96 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 95
Quoting k10w3, reply 94Sorry it's taking me so long

No worries Karen...philly might have a brain hemorrhage though...lol
End of WebGizmos's quote

 

Reply #97 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Trying to keep the OP updated as to the theme skins being done.  If I have missed you please poke me with a pointy stick and let me know what you are working on and if you are making seperate ones or one meant to be used with both themes.  :sun:

Reply #98 from WinCustomize Forums Top

How's your skin coming Karen? :-" :grin:

Reply #99 from WinCustomize Forums Top

....skinning, skinning, skinning...  Today is my day off, and it's payday, and it's black Friday.  Do you know hard it is to just sit on this overtime cash I got paid? (It's not that hard really...I hate crowds.)  Real people annoy me, and the older I get, the less tolerance I have for....children.  My husband assures me that these ADHD types of children that I see causing havoc in public is "normal" -- this is not the way children behaved when I was a child, and it's certainly not the way MY children behaved; occasionally I see fantastic children, like the 9-year-old I saw in Target a couple weeks ago, with his family in front of my in the checkout line, who was busy placing their items on the conveyor belt, who said to his mother in a normal-toned voice "we need better cart organization."  THAT'S the kind of kid that my children were, and that's the definition that I have in my head for 'children' -- but by and large what I'm seeing in public lately are little monsters, whose parents turn a blind eye to the fact that they ARE parents and their child/children are ruining the shopping experience for every other person in the store, including those who have to work there!

OMG,  :omg: I'm turning into an 'old bag' -- that OLD person who screams "Get OFF MY LAWN!" when a kid accidentally steps on their grass, and all the neighborhood children secretly think is a witch.  Oh well...it can't be helped.

Skinning, yes...I'm working on the Edit Controls today.  Have already switched out the Menus and Menu Items 3 times.  I THINK I have the Start Menu and Taskbar; Titlebars and Windowframes completed - these things are all subject to change if I try something that I think adds more panache and I have to re-do everything to keep the theme cohesive.

When I started skinning, I though the hardest part was dealing with the painting margins -- not any more -- it's keeping the colors pleasing, making sure the text colors work and are legible, and skin cohesion! Choosing the correct colors right from the start means the whole thing kind of builds itself--make just one or two bad decisions there, and you're in for a LOT of frustration.

So there ya go, WG - bet you didn't think I was going to talk your ear off, huh?

Reply #100 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting k10w3, reply 99
So there ya go, WG - bet you didn't think I was going to talk your ear off, huh?
End of k10w3's quote

lol. It's the ADHD.  :grin:  [sorry... couldn't resist the irony].