Endeavor WIP
My First Windowblind
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by RedneckDude | Discussion: Sneak Previews
Well, guys, be easy on me, this is my first one. Here is what I have so far. It is based on a wall I made a while back. Gonna be a plain, simple and useable skin for my first. Please zoom. 
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Reply #22 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:08 AM
good luck on yer first WB...watch that banding on the grey in the start menu...you might change the sizing method or add noise to the image or pull the gradient off pure vertical or add a gradient layer that interupts the banding. 
Unless of course thats just banding from overly compressing the screeny...then...nevermind. 
Reply #23 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:16 AM
Unless of course thats just banding from overly compressing the screeny...then...nevermind.
I see it, but I have to look close. I will try to get it fixed, thanx!
Reply #24 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:57 AM
That explains a lot... 
Reply #25 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:59 AM
If you apply the gradient to the image itself rather than adding it through layerstyle it seems to be smoother in my experience.
Reply #26 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:52 AM
true...but any vertical or horizontal gradient will band if stretched 
Reply #27 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:10 AM
The placement of the start menu looks much better! 
Reply #28 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:59 AM
Looking good and of to a great start!
One (ok maybe 2 or 3 small things ) small thing i noticed, match the gradient on the border/outline of the startmenu to that of your taskbar & window frames to get that connected uniform look, also maybe give the corner the same radius as the taskbar or window frames (is the outline 3px on startmenu and 2px on taskbar? maybe my eyes decieve me)... I hate giving critique on these things i never know if im overstepping.
A tip i want to share and that makes things easier in future endeavours, if you didnt do it already that is 
, designing the overall look at a early stage create the startmenu, taskbar and windowframes on the same canvas that way you get a better feeling of it and consistency. And save the colors and styles in the palette(!).
Reply #29 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:47 AM
Yeah, that's huge! Saves a lot of trouble and color-hunting.
Reply #30 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:36 PM
Yeah, that's huge! Saves a lot of trouble and color-hunting.
I agree, too bad I learned it after the fact. I'll know better next time. Thanxs guys!
Yes. Learning a lot here as I go.
Reply #31 Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:34 PM
In the famous words of the Terminator....I'll Be Back!
Reply #32 Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:48 PM
this looks great i'll download when its done
Reply #33 Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:04 PM
Jim...got the "egads". Love this skin (for quite some time).
I figgered out why you used this color...(RedskinnerDude).
from me!
Reply #34 Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:06 PM
Jim you are going to have to finish if you want me to do a Suite for the Theme.
Reply #35 Thursday, September 24, 2009 11:43 PM
You believe that's me, sitting on the pot, playing with my iPhone....lol!!!
I'll get back on the blind soon. I must say, DX is likely to be my true calling? Blinds are not easy! I have a newfound respect for anyone who makes a good WB. I salute you!!
Reply #37 Thursday, November 25, 2010 4:12 AM
Uh yeah!!! Even the movie had 3 sequels of "I'll be back!"! Now I know you've been in my meds chest!
Reply #38 Thursday, November 25, 2010 5:22 AM
I checked this out earlier. You got a way with images RnD. Your DX skins rock big time so why should a WB be any different. Besides and here I quote ......
Rock on Dude!
Reply #39 Thursday, November 25, 2010 11:19 AM
I do believe that RedneckDude will get around to finishing this, really. 
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Reply #21 Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:57 AM
OK, new screeny. Made a few changes.