I'm a new skinner hoping to gain apprentice status
Friday, August 27, 2010 by Glen Bland | Discussion: New Users
Hi everyone, my name is Glen Bland. I recently renewed my subscription and started working on some DesktopX widgets and WindowBlinds themes. I plan to become an active member of the message forum, both helping others and occasionally asking for help. I will also be uploading a lot of skins. My previous subscription was back in 2006 and I didn't do much on the site then. As I said in the title, I am hoping to gain the status of apprentice, and eventually work up to journeyman, etc. I would love to become a master, but I will have to prove myself and I don't expect that to happen over night. So, for now I look forward to getting to know the community here and hopefully make some friends who share my passion for skinning.
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Reply #2 Friday, August 27, 2010 6:52 PM
Welcome Glenn. 
I'm not a skinner but I do what I can in the community. I do my best to keep up with the Themes that the skinners make and pull all of the themed skins together for Theme Manager Suites. I'll be looking forward to the opportunity to work with you. 
Reply #3 Friday, August 27, 2010 7:35 PM
Welcome Glenn, into the world of skinning! I loo forward to seeing your work!
Reply #4 Friday, August 27, 2010 7:43 PM
Welcome Glen. Looking forward to your submissions to our galleries.
Keep in mind that you skin for your own pleasure and sometimes comments on skins can both be complimentary and not so complimentary. Be prepared for both and don't get discouraged by someone posting a negative comment. Most skinners will be giving positive feedback and constructive criticism if requested.
All in all the WC community is a great place to be. Some do get their foot nipped now and then.
Reply #5 Friday, August 27, 2010 8:09 PM
I'm just a user, and a happy one at that. I use just about everything, including DesktopX, which I think is a marvellous program. A whole lot of DesktopX skinners have left, so it will be great to get some new blood. No doubt RedneckDude will be along to encourage you to skin DesktopX as well.
Reply #6 Friday, August 27, 2010 8:16 PM
Welcome (back) to WinCustomize.
I wish you success in your endeavor and if I can be of assistance, PM me.
My specialty is animated wallpaper (Dreams).
Reply #7 Friday, August 27, 2010 8:24 PM
looking forward to seeing yr future work and watching you evolve and progress over time xxx
Reply #9 Friday, August 27, 2010 8:56 PM
I would be glad to help in any way I can.
I look forward to your skins, and your presence here at WinCustomize, a place where we all "Win" because you "Customize"!
Reply #10 Friday, August 27, 2010 8:57 PM
Keep in mind that you skin for your own pleasure and sometimes comments on skins can both be complimentary and not so complimentary. Be prepared for both and don't get discouraged by someone posting a negative comment. Most skinners will be giving positive feedback and constructive criticism if requested.
All in all the WC community is a great place to be. Some do get their foot nipped now and then.
Well said old man!
Reply #11 Friday, August 27, 2010 10:37 PM
Thank you all for such a great welcome. I was not expecting such a response. I can't wait to start getting feedback from some of my projects.
I just uploaded my first DesktopX theme. It's at: https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/desktopx_themes/4536/
It's called: Sims3 toolbar with music player.
I was going to add a lot more to it before uploading, but I have some questions and could use a little feedback as this project grows.
First of all- Is it frowned upon to upload un-finished themes?
Also- the next feature I am working on in this theme is getting it to load the currently playing mp3's album art in the square area immediately right of the player. I currently have no idea how to do this.
Reply #12 Friday, August 27, 2010 10:57 PM
Would suggest creating a WIP thread to get testers and feedback before uploading the finished product.
Reply #13 Friday, August 27, 2010 11:16 PM
okay, thanks 
I'll do that.
One more question; how can I upload a user image/icon/avatar?
Reply #14 Friday, August 27, 2010 11:32 PM
I just uploaded my first DesktopX theme. It's at: https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/desktopx_themes/4536/
It's called: Sims3 toolbar with music player.
I was going to add a lot more to it before uploading, but I have some questions and could use a little feedback as this project grows.
First of all- Is it frowned upon to upload un-finished themes?
Also- the next feature I am working on in this theme is getting it to load the currently playing mp3's album art in the square area immediately right of the player. I currently have no idea how to do this.
Cool start. And, yes, definitely create a thread where you can ask questions and get answers.
Oh, and welcome back to WC.
Reply #15 Friday, August 27, 2010 11:35 PM
In the forums, go to the "Account" tab, then to the "Images" tab and upload your images.
Oh, and welcome!
Reply #16 Friday, August 27, 2010 11:46 PM
First of all- Is it frowned upon to upload un-finished themes?
Would suggest creating a WIP thread to get testers and feedback before uploading the finished product.
I agree. The only reason I see to upload an unfinished theme is if you don't plan to finish it and want someone else to finish it for you.
Reply #17 Friday, August 27, 2010 11:47 PM
One more question; how can I upload a user image/icon/avatar?
In the forums, go to the "Account" tab, then to the "Images" tab and upload your images.
Oh, and welcome!
And, if that gives problems, do the same only at JoeUser.com.
Reply #18 Saturday, August 28, 2010 1:06 AM
I do however, test DX for a certain Redneck who shall remain nameless. If you need anything in that department, I'd be glad to help out. I run Win7/64 and Vista/64 and DX 3.5(4.0 isn't ready for prime time just yet) I will be looking forward to seeing your work in the galleries.Welcome back to WC, have fun and best of luck to you.
Reply #19 Saturday, August 28, 2010 2:09 AM
Glen--try some of these articles. I don't know if there is an answer to your media player question here, but there is bound to be some useful information for you.
sViz's Tutorial Index: https://forums.wincustomize.com/162744
DesktopX Tutorials: https://forums.wincustomize.com/forum/156
Reply #20 Saturday, August 28, 2010 2:17 AM
Here is the DesktopX wiki page: http://wiki.wincustomize.com/wiki/DesktopX
Here is the Main Page of the WinCustomize Wiki: http://wiki.wincustomize.com/wiki/Main_Page
Here is (I think) the newest WindowBlinds skinning guide: http://wiki.wincustomize.com/wiki/Skin_Studio_7:_The_Tutorial
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Reply #1 Friday, August 27, 2010 6:42 PM
Welcome Glenn!
For future reference...the Skinners Anonymous meetings are held here every day. We don't have just a few days out of a week for meetings because we're all to busy skinning. 
Now...get started! 