Valence Shell Trilogy-WIP
Monday, June 21, 2010 by Mirsguy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm going to go all-out this time. I'm beginning work on the first WindowBlind in a trilogy of themes. The family of themes is caled Valence Shell, which will be futuristic and sci-fi.
Each theme will include skins for WindowBlinds, ObjectDock, IconPackager, and possibly CursorFX.
I am starting off with Valence Shell 1: Plasma Canon, which is a steel mixed with a little dark glass, and a lot of plasma green highlights.
Valence Shell 2: Ultra Violet and Valence Shell 3: Proton Beam will follow.
These skins will be designed for Windows 7, Vista & XP.
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Reply #22 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 3:31 PM
Please excuse the "Duh" factor, but what the heck is that?
Gradient banding is a visible line where one color ends and the next starts, like bands of color, instead of a smooth transition from one color to the next.
Reply #24 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 4:39 PM
Looks like somebody's about to be promoted to Master to me! 
Reply #25 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:31 PM
Reply #28 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:23 PM
That "should" happen! Overdue in my book!
Reply #29 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:36 PM
That "should" happen! Overdue in my book!
Yep, that gets my vote.
As for the trilogy of skins... 200% fantastic and looking terrific.
Reply #30 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:55 PM
Y'all are too kind. I love you guys.
Here's a quick update on where I'm at. Yep. I'm slow. 
Reply #31 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:10 PM
Oh my, that is looking totally spot on... like WOW!!!!!
Reply #32 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:54 PM
Thanks Starkers! 
Evidentally, Pop-up menu item text must be among those pesky things in SKS that can't be edited, even though there are settings for them.
Well, Brysgirl gave me a work around idea that might just work. If it doesn't, I either pray that Neil fixes the settings, or I punt. 
Reply #33 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:05 AM
Not at all Brian! You take your time and do it right...which I know you will...but no rush bud! 
Reply #34 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:01 AM
also watch the gradient banding in the start menu glass.
Please excuse the "Duh" factor, but what the heck is that?
Gradient banding is a visible line where one color ends and the next starts, like bands of color, instead of a smooth transition from one color to the next.
Thanks.
Reply #35 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:15 AM
You're welcome, Willi.
Well, the menus are not exactly what I wanted, but they're pretty close.
Reply #37 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:00 PM
Wow Brian, you're making progress quickly!! Ugh, I wish I had your work ethic...... 
Reply #38 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:46 PM
Progressing along nicely Brian, t ake as much time as you need!
Reply #39 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 4:34 PM
Thanks guys. The top window frame will be changing. As do many things in skinning, I have realized after applying in real life (instead of just in mock-up form) it doesn't look and perform just as it should. 
Reply #40 Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:52 PM
Not at all Brian! You take your time and do it right...which I know you will...but no rush bud!
Absolutely spot on. starkers, too.
You've got real talent, fella. No doubting it. Like the frames. I wonder if an animated solar system type start button in possible? Probably too small...but maybe one planet? Hmmmm....or not. Up to you Brian...you just gotta make yourself happy!
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Reply #21 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 1:15 PM
Quoting willistuder,
reply 18
One thing for sure--don't let RedneckDude do a DX theme for you. Look what he did with Aero Station.
HEY!
Yeah, I guess I really messed that one up, huh.
It was one of your best messes yet, and it deserved the skin.