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unclerob
Comment #42 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 3:39 PM
Comment #42 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 3:39 PM
Hi Klatuu thanks for the great feedback.
I'm glad to hear you like the fantastic four also, who knows I may work on a FF wb in the future �
� I know there might possibly be a dark blue silver surfer skin coming soon. I saw a pic of galactus & comic book about the infinity gauntlet and I'd love to do something with those colors & subject matter too. The only thing holding me back from all of this is time, wb's take a long time to complete (for me anyways).
I test my skins on a winxp machine, a virtual winxp machine and also a vista ultimate machine.
A few users of my blue vista basic wb told me they were using that particular wb in vista and they liked it alot but mentioned that it had a few bugs and asked me to improve those certain areas where magic pink was showing up (and it definitely was showing up), I went back and removed the magic pink from the areas that were affected (ex. progress bar, system tray area's,etc.) It's not perfect and I'm sure there will always be a few locations that I've missed that have magic pink in them but for the most part, it's pretty clean.
I learned (on this site, don't remember the specific tutorial) that if you're working with png files (which I use alot), you don't have to add magic pink in the areas that are supposed to be transparent, leave those areas without color and import them into skinstudio and adjust the transparent & translucent controls until the preview looks good. You'll also notice that most of my wb's don't use alot of curved corners (windowframes are a good example), which helps because I don't have to worry about the transparent edges left behind. I am still learning alot and have alot left to learn. I still haven't found out what per pixel window borders are for (I never mess with them since I don't know what they're about), do they look better than the standard windowframes? (if you know about this and don't mind sharing, please do). Since skinstudio wasn't going to be vista friendly, I had to make my images vista friendly (no more magic pink). One thing that I can't get to work on my vista machine (probably due to an underpowered onboard graphics card) is transparency (transparent startpanels, taskbars,etc.) I haven't heard if the shield on the startpanel looks as good on Vista as it does on WinXP, on my vista machine the motion trail behind the shield doesn't look that great.
Also for the past couple of years I've been using macromedia fireworks alot more than photoshop, in fact I haven't touched photoshop in the longest amount of time, it seems to have gotten more complex and less user friendly with each new release. I first got involved with fireworks when I started getting into some simple website development (I'm not a website guru). I found that Fireworks is quick, gives me pretty much the same functionality (for what I use it for anyways), working with multiple layers is much easier IMHO. The only thing I can't do in fireworks that I can do in photoshop is create 32bit .bmp files (useful for creating the ultra cool splash that you see in alot of the logonxp's, boss0190 is the master of that effect)
For the general image editing that I perform, I much prefer using fireworks instead of photoshop. But again that's just me, I'm sure that there are photoshop wizards/experts out there that would tell me I'm a nut burger for saying that fireworks is better than photoshop. (and they would probably be right).
I'm glad to hear you like the fantastic four also, who knows I may work on a FF wb in the future �
� I know there might possibly be a dark blue silver surfer skin coming soon. I saw a pic of galactus & comic book about the infinity gauntlet and I'd love to do something with those colors & subject matter too. The only thing holding me back from all of this is time, wb's take a long time to complete (for me anyways).I test my skins on a winxp machine, a virtual winxp machine and also a vista ultimate machine.
A few users of my blue vista basic wb told me they were using that particular wb in vista and they liked it alot but mentioned that it had a few bugs and asked me to improve those certain areas where magic pink was showing up (and it definitely was showing up), I went back and removed the magic pink from the areas that were affected (ex. progress bar, system tray area's,etc.) It's not perfect and I'm sure there will always be a few locations that I've missed that have magic pink in them but for the most part, it's pretty clean.
I learned (on this site, don't remember the specific tutorial) that if you're working with png files (which I use alot), you don't have to add magic pink in the areas that are supposed to be transparent, leave those areas without color and import them into skinstudio and adjust the transparent & translucent controls until the preview looks good. You'll also notice that most of my wb's don't use alot of curved corners (windowframes are a good example), which helps because I don't have to worry about the transparent edges left behind. I am still learning alot and have alot left to learn. I still haven't found out what per pixel window borders are for (I never mess with them since I don't know what they're about), do they look better than the standard windowframes? (if you know about this and don't mind sharing, please do). Since skinstudio wasn't going to be vista friendly, I had to make my images vista friendly (no more magic pink). One thing that I can't get to work on my vista machine (probably due to an underpowered onboard graphics card) is transparency (transparent startpanels, taskbars,etc.) I haven't heard if the shield on the startpanel looks as good on Vista as it does on WinXP, on my vista machine the motion trail behind the shield doesn't look that great.
Also for the past couple of years I've been using macromedia fireworks alot more than photoshop, in fact I haven't touched photoshop in the longest amount of time, it seems to have gotten more complex and less user friendly with each new release. I first got involved with fireworks when I started getting into some simple website development (I'm not a website guru). I found that Fireworks is quick, gives me pretty much the same functionality (for what I use it for anyways), working with multiple layers is much easier IMHO. The only thing I can't do in fireworks that I can do in photoshop is create 32bit .bmp files (useful for creating the ultra cool splash that you see in alot of the logonxp's, boss0190 is the master of that effect)
For the general image editing that I perform, I much prefer using fireworks instead of photoshop. But again that's just me, I'm sure that there are photoshop wizards/experts out there that would tell me I'm a nut burger for saying that fireworks is better than photoshop. (and they would probably be right).
unclerob
Comment #43 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:04 PM
Comment #43 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:04 PM
don't know why my system is double posting (I'm sure it isn't my flaky wireless internet connection) �
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Vampothika
Comment #44 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:59 PM
Comment #44 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:59 PM
hiya Uncle,
did you recieve the toolbar Icons i sent you?...no biggie if you dont like em, but cool if you do....either way its all good...�
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did you recieve the toolbar Icons i sent you?...no biggie if you dont like em, but cool if you do....either way its all good...�
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Frogboy
Comment #45 Thursday, May 3, 2007 5:36 PM
Comment #45 Thursday, May 3, 2007 5:36 PM
Truly outstanding. One of the best skins fo the year so far!
koolet22
Comment #46 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:20 AM
Comment #46 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:20 AM
Hey unclerob nice skin, been waiting for a skin like this since spidey, xmen n the hulk is no longer usable for vista. definately a keeper.�
���How about a daredevil or ironman WB skin???��
���How about a daredevil or ironman WB skin???��
koolet22
Comment #47 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:26 AM
Comment #47 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:26 AM
awesome SS unclerob. been waiting for this since spidey, xmen n the hulk is no longer usable fro vista. definately a keeper. Hope theres gonna be another marvel skin, daredevil or maybe iron man perhaps???����
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Uvah
Comment #48 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:30 AM
Comment #48 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:30 AM
When I was a kid I also had an extensive comic book collection. Marvel was my favorite. although DC was pretty good too. I'm not sure if I have the name correct or not but would you consider doing one with, what's his name?, Nemoi, not Nemo 
...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
Uvah
Comment #49 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:32 AM
Comment #49 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:32 AM
When I was a kid I also had an extensive comic book collection. Marvel was my favorite. although DC was pretty good too. I'm not sure if I have the name correct or not but would you consider doing one with, what's his name?, Nemoi, not Nemo ...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
Uvah
Comment #50 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:38 AM
Comment #50 Saturday, May 5, 2007 5:38 AM
When I was a kid I also had an extensive comic book collection. Marvel was my favorite. although DC was pretty good too. I'm not sure if I have the name correct or not but would you consider doing one with, what's his name?, Nemoi, not Nemo ...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
...The guy who was the leader of Atlantis...Nemor? I don't know...it was a while ago. Anyway...an Atlantis theme, or Irom Man or...not spidey or hulk, but The Watcher, Silver Surfer was done I think. I have a WB by that name. I dunno one of those. As for the 'political' side I have to agree with kin242...I'm not saying the blind isn't to my taste...I think it's awesome...but the present administration leaves much to be desired.
JMSpeakman
Comment #51 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:36 PM
Comment #51 Saturday, May 5, 2007 12:36 PM
Too cool unclerob.��On the featured.I injoyed doing the ScreenShot.
�On the featured.I injoyed doing the ScreenShot.
seldomseen
Comment #52 Saturday, May 5, 2007 1:50 PM
Comment #52 Saturday, May 5, 2007 1:50 PM
We're all just happy as pigs in mud! Thanks, unclerob!
unclerob
Comment #53 Saturday, May 5, 2007 4:52 PM
Comment #53 Saturday, May 5, 2007 4:52 PM
I'm glad you guys liked it so much, I'm just overwhelmed with the positive feedback that this wb has generated and I'm honored to have rec'd a mention in the skins of the week feature by Island Dog! �
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Fairyy~
Comment #54 Sunday, May 6, 2007 9:48 AM
I can't see working on a project thats not fun....
I hadnt downloaded this until today but I kept looking at it..I love the style you did this in..excellent.
Comment #54 Sunday, May 6, 2007 9:48 AM
I know the theme of this wb (comic book superhero captain america) won't appeal to everyone but none the less, it was definitely a fun project to work on. I look forward to & welcome all feedback & criticism: good & bad
I can't see working on a project thats not fun....
I hadnt downloaded this until today but I kept looking at it..I love the style you did this in..excellent.
unclerob
Comment #55 Sunday, May 6, 2007 10:29 AM
Comment #55 Sunday, May 6, 2007 10:29 AM
I appreciate the great feedback Fairyy~,
you're absolutely right, working on wb skins is fun enough by itself but this was an extra special skin because of the subject matter, I was a huge marvel (and dc) comic book fan/collector as a kid and still carry that same interest/enthusiasm today.
you're absolutely right, working on wb skins is fun enough by itself but this was an extra special skin because of the subject matter, I was a huge marvel (and dc) comic book fan/collector as a kid and still carry that same interest/enthusiasm today.
Hog56
Comment #56 Sunday, May 6, 2007 12:15 PM
Comment #56 Sunday, May 6, 2007 12:15 PM
Nice work Rob But why are you saying everything twice �
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Rob96757
Comment #57 Sunday, May 6, 2007 4:14 PM
Comment #57 Sunday, May 6, 2007 4:14 PM
I am an American, i am a soldier. but finding such things to show my patriotism for what we stand for is hard to do these days...with people not being so smart...lol. this skin is the closest i see. and is excellent. Thank you for your great work!
ps- to those that hate America, and most likely me now, i was not insulting you. A difference of opinions is good. without it this world wouldn't be around anymore. and once again to the creator, thank you!
ps- to those that hate America, and most likely me now, i was not insulting you. A difference of opinions is good. without it this world wouldn't be around anymore. and once again to the creator, thank you!
unclerob
Comment #58 Sunday, May 6, 2007 11:16 PM
Comment #58 Sunday, May 6, 2007 11:16 PM
thanks for the greak feedback Hog & Rob,
sorry for the double posts, not sure why the system takes every post I make and doubles it, it certainly is annoying to me as well.
Rob, where ever you are, make sure you stay safe and come home soon, that goes for all American & allied forces currently in service around the world. This skin was not originally intended to be considered an expression of patriotism but everyone's viewpoint is singular, what I see is not what everyone else will see and that is a good thing; it means that I was able to achieve more with this skin than I had ever envisioned. That being said, the Captain America comic book superhero character is an icon for american patriotism and I'm glad that this skin is being recognized to have that kind of quality - I guess I was lucky to achieve that even being as short sighted as I am; I just wish Marvel comics had kept him around much longer.
Thanks again for the nice comments and for downloading my skin - I'm glad you liked it! ��
sorry for the double posts, not sure why the system takes every post I make and doubles it, it certainly is annoying to me as well.
Rob, where ever you are, make sure you stay safe and come home soon, that goes for all American & allied forces currently in service around the world. This skin was not originally intended to be considered an expression of patriotism but everyone's viewpoint is singular, what I see is not what everyone else will see and that is a good thing; it means that I was able to achieve more with this skin than I had ever envisioned. That being said, the Captain America comic book superhero character is an icon for american patriotism and I'm glad that this skin is being recognized to have that kind of quality - I guess I was lucky to achieve that even being as short sighted as I am; I just wish Marvel comics had kept him around much longer.
Thanks again for the nice comments and for downloading my skin - I'm glad you liked it! �
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microcyb
Comment #59 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 9:42 AM
Comment #59 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 9:42 AM
You have done a great job on this one, and I think you should do some more comic based themes.
It might not be for everyone, but hey you got to have some fun.
Most of all people at work are looking at my system now and going ??? which is worth it.
Great job!~
It might not be for everyone, but hey you got to have some fun.
Most of all people at work are looking at my system now and going ??? which is worth it.
Great job!~
unclerob
Comment #60 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 11:50 AM
Comment #60 Wednesday, May 9, 2007 11:50 AM
Hi microcyb, thanks for the great comments, I'm glad you liked it and yes I will be working on more comic book based themes in the future. ��
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Comment #41 Wednesday, May 2, 2007 2:57 PM