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 #82 Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:53 AM
Here´s the deal...
Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.
Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.
Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ? 
Reply #83 Thursday, November 15, 2012 4:25 AM
Great stuff Vamps. That is one classy reindeer! 
Reply #84 Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:42 AM
Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.
Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.
Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ?
Can't see how this would be an "issue" to anyone. "Community" shouldn't overpower "individuality". Anyway, it's for both, and that's super... also, congrats on your win, Andy. 
Reply #85 Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:59 AM
Hey, I will change my Wb to Yule Rock1 if that is what needs to be done. It's a name doesn't matter to me what it's called.
Like Doc said as far as using a different name for something fine. I'm sure they will be put into the themes as people mix and match their desktops all the time anyway.
Last. If anyone needs any files form me please rememember I have limited email addresses and can't find a list I had with sopme of the people I use to have, so if you have mine I need yours or just PM me as I will be happy to send away as needed..
Reply #86 Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:58 AM
Working on a Christmas Xionplayer, not sure if it´s mainly for either Blind....I guess it´s for both.
Working name is "Yule RoX" Though as I like the name.
Is this OK? and When does it have to be finished ?
neone6 if you mention in the description of the skin that it is for the Community Skinning Project I will find it and make sure it is included.
Reply #88 Thursday, November 15, 2012 3:18 PM
Tomorrow is my day off and I don't have anything else to do but skin, so expect more on this from me.
Reply #90 Thursday, November 15, 2012 3:36 PM
Thanx Seth !
-It all sounds very good & this is turning out to be a hell of a community Project !
Reply #91 Thursday, November 15, 2012 8:06 PM
As you know, I'm currently very busy skinning my head, knees, knuckles and my bathroom.
I will get something going soon, I'll post progress here.
I also have one non community skin in the works for Tom's latest.
Reply #94 Sunday, November 18, 2012 1:21 PM
Sorry it's taking me so long -- I used to be able to get these things out a lot quicker, but lately, I'm just bugged if the shine isn't quite right on the buttons, or if the glyphs aren't totally striking IMO. Plus work volumes have increased with my employer and I can't afford to turn down overtime, and my spouse is going out of his way to be especially kind or loving, and I have to reward that.
Reply #96 Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:13 PM
No worries Karen...philly might have a brain hemorrhage though...lol
Reply #97 Monday, November 19, 2012 11:47 AM
Trying to keep the OP updated as to the theme skins being done. If I have missed you please poke me with a pointy stick and let me know what you are working on and if you are making seperate ones or one meant to be used with both themes.
Reply #99 Friday, November 23, 2012 4:19 PM
....skinning, skinning, skinning... Today is my day off, and it's payday, and it's black Friday. Do you know hard it is to just sit on this overtime cash I got paid? (It's not that hard really...I hate crowds.) Real people annoy me, and the older I get, the less tolerance I have for....children. My husband assures me that these ADHD types of children that I see causing havoc in public is "normal" -- this is not the way children behaved when I was a child, and it's certainly not the way MY children behaved; occasionally I see fantastic children, like the 9-year-old I saw in Target a couple weeks ago, with his family in front of my in the checkout line, who was busy placing their items on the conveyor belt, who said to his mother in a normal-toned voice "we need better cart organization." THAT'S the kind of kid that my children were, and that's the definition that I have in my head for 'children' -- but by and large what I'm seeing in public lately are little monsters, whose parents turn a blind eye to the fact that they ARE parents and their child/children are ruining the shopping experience for every other person in the store, including those who have to work there!
OMG, 
I'm turning into an 'old bag' -- that OLD person who screams "Get OFF MY LAWN!" when a kid accidentally steps on their grass, and all the neighborhood children secretly think is a witch. Oh well...it can't be helped.
Skinning, yes...I'm working on the Edit Controls today. Have already switched out the Menus and Menu Items 3 times. I THINK I have the Start Menu and Taskbar; Titlebars and Windowframes completed - these things are all subject to change if I try something that I think adds more panache and I have to re-do everything to keep the theme cohesive.
When I started skinning, I though the hardest part was dealing with the painting margins -- not any more -- it's keeping the colors pleasing, making sure the text colors work and are legible, and skin cohesion! Choosing the correct colors right from the start means the whole thing kind of builds itself--make just one or two bad decisions there, and you're in for a LOT of frustration.
So there ya go, WG - bet you didn't think I was going to talk your ear off, huh?
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Reply #81 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:41 PM
Oh well, I did say in the OP that I was a glutton for punishment. Thanks for reminding me.
