Is the time right for a Community Skinning Project?
Friday, November 2, 2012 by Philly0381 | Discussion: Community
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. 
Okay community, the ball is in your end of the court, lets see what you an come up with. 
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 #62 Monday, November 12, 2012 5:11 AM
And let me know when you update your psd file with the buttons and stuff. 
Reply #63 Monday, November 12, 2012 5:52 AM
gonna be uploading start 8 buttons in a few days 
Reply #65 Monday, November 12, 2012 7:32 AM
hmmmm.. in that case..... 
obviously... impossible to see on this background, but has white stars on the ring in some areas.
red ring for norm, gold for mouse and silver for pressed.
first style is raindeer.
will be also doing snowman, xmas tree, bells and red and white candy cane.
Reply #66 Monday, November 12, 2012 9:22 AM
Quoting doortech1,
reply 64
Your so cutting edge, cant wait to see!
hmmmm.. in that case.....
obviously... impossible to see on this background, but has white stars on the ring in some areas.
red ring for norm, gold for mouse and silver for pressed.
first style is raindeer.
will be also doing snowman, xmas tree, bells and red and white candy cane.
Reply #67 Monday, November 12, 2012 9:49 AM
Just a reminder.
Reply #68 Monday, November 12, 2012 1:15 PM
Anyone interested in any psd files please let me know. I don't plan on making anything except the WB.
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I'm in.....I'm in.....please. Tanks 
Reply #69 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:16 AM
start 8 button is done. it can be used for both themes, since they are both xmas.
uploading piccy here. and uploading to gallery after this.
Reply #71 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 8:08 AM
lol jag måste besöka min vänner i denmark........ hmm..... 
Reply #73 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 10:00 AM
Okay folks, please ignore reply # 67.
If you are working on a themed skin for the community project please post a reply and give an idea when you will be uploading. Thanks.
Reply #74 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:55 PM
Forget uploading...Can't even begin creating until the main themed skin is done or at least farther along for needed parts.
Reply #76 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 9:09 PM
Forget uploading...Can't even begin creating until the main themed skin is done or at least farther along for needed parts.
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.
Reply #77 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 8:23 PM
Okay so does anyone have any WIP's to show yet?
Reply #78 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:57 PM
Take a chill pill philly...I'm sure that as soon as someone has anything it will get posted.
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.
And I wasn't aware the "themes" were finished...I thought we were waiting for a finished skin to work from.
Only what Karen has done so far.
Reply #79 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:10 PM
Oh, well I have Dave's. I figured you did too.
Reply #80 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:10 PM
Anyone interested in any psd files please let me know. I don't plan on making anything except the WB.
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Reply #61 Sunday, November 11, 2012 6:44 PM
If needed, I can do rainy, Tiles. I assume Giz will do docks and Winsteps.