Coming soon: Stardock TV
Friday, January 10, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
So what would you guys think of a short bi-weekly TV show that focuses just on doing cool stuff on the computer? Kind of a video skinning magazine?
What sorts of stuff would you like to see covered?
What sorts of stuff would you like to see covered?
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Weaksid
Reply #22 Saturday, January 11, 2003 11:01 AM
Reply #22 Saturday, January 11, 2003 11:01 AM
Another thing "thee who thinks they know everything no nothing" 
feline
Reply #23 Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:55 PM
Reply #23 Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:55 PM
sounds interesting
perhaps you could show off some of the more interesting and advanced things than can be done with OD.
a lot of DX screen shots arent that informative, so one obvious thing would be to show some of the more complex and advanced desktop replacements in action. that way people can actually see what is going on.
the same sort of idea applies to OB. it has a lot of potential that often isnt tapped. show off some more extream themes, but also show how they work, so they are seen as more than simple eye candy, but as useful and fun things that you to can learn to do on your machine.
perhaps you could show off some of the more interesting and advanced things than can be done with OD.
a lot of DX screen shots arent that informative, so one obvious thing would be to show some of the more complex and advanced desktop replacements in action. that way people can actually see what is going on.
the same sort of idea applies to OB. it has a lot of potential that often isnt tapped. show off some more extream themes, but also show how they work, so they are seen as more than simple eye candy, but as useful and fun things that you to can learn to do on your machine.
Angel_Wings
Reply #24 Saturday, January 11, 2003 2:15 PM
Reply #24 Saturday, January 11, 2003 2:15 PM
I'd certainly watch. It would even be cool to have it playing in the background while I'm working on the puter. 
I like Weaksid's idea about the high/low bandwidth versions...
If this comes to fruition I'm sure a lot of people would tune in and the word would spread fast.
I like Weaksid's idea about the high/low bandwidth versions...
If this comes to fruition I'm sure a lot of people would tune in and the word would spread fast.
Jafo
Reply #25 Saturday, January 11, 2003 5:47 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, January 11, 2003 5:47 PM
I have no idea who 'Jerry Falwell' is...he must only be a legend in his own Lunch-time...but I think I'd rather have moshi or Phar0e as 'experts on LiteSTEP'...cos I've been doing it long enough to know I'm no 'expert'....
Jafo
Reply #28 Saturday, January 11, 2003 8:20 PM
Reply #28 Saturday, January 11, 2003 8:20 PM
I have [almost] no idea who 'Jerry Falwell' is...she must only be a legend in her own Lunch-time...but I think I'd rather have moshi or Phar0e as 'experts on LiteSTEP'...cos I've been doing it long enough to know I'm no 'expert'....
[happy now?]...
[happy now?]...
Weaksid
Reply #29 Saturday, January 11, 2003 9:31 PM, she's not a legend... Just weird. And only who watches I think it's comedy Central.
Reply #29 Saturday, January 11, 2003 9:31 PM
, she's not a legend... Just weird. And only who watches I think it's comedy Central.
Surj
Reply #31 Sunday, January 12, 2003 2:51 AM
Reply #31 Sunday, January 12, 2003 2:51 AM
sweetness. At first I thought we were talkin tech tv air time or something, but a website dLoad would be sweet too.
While I understand that the users who hit this site are of all lvls of computer expertise, I'd like to see some more in depth and advanced tips once in awhile. General stuff...well I'd like some schooling of Skinstudio. I've made a few personal ports of various VS skins, but I have the hardest time starting from scratch, and Im too lazy to read websites designed for the total newb (nothing out there is text book reference enough, ive got a short attention span and like to get to the meat and potatoes fast). Quick tips and how too's on the subect would be sweet.
While I understand that the users who hit this site are of all lvls of computer expertise, I'd like to see some more in depth and advanced tips once in awhile. General stuff...well I'd like some schooling of Skinstudio. I've made a few personal ports of various VS skins, but I have the hardest time starting from scratch, and Im too lazy to read websites designed for the total newb (nothing out there is text book reference enough, ive got a short attention span and like to get to the meat and potatoes fast). Quick tips and how too's on the subect would be sweet.
BoXXi
Reply #32 Sunday, January 12, 2003 3:08 AM
Reply #32 Sunday, January 12, 2003 3:08 AM
Little known fact: BoXXi used to be a professional actor, and thinks he should star in a "skinning soap opera"!
Episode 1:
Treetog: "BoXXi! Are you sure you should try skinning Winamp?, it could be fatal!".
BoXXi: "Yes, I know Treetog, it's dangerous but I have to face it sooner or later, and what kind of skinner would I be if I didn't skin it?"
Alexandrie: "Oh my, BoXXi, you are so brave! you be careful, that Winamp can be a nasty little sucker!"
BoXXi: "Don't you worry your pretty little head Alex, if I can skin WindowBlinds, I can handle this sonofagun!"
BoXXi opens Photoshop, and makes a brilliant "main.bmp", but immediately gets hung up on the "playlist"!!!!!!!...................................
Tune in next time to see if BoXXi can outwit the playlist and move on to..... the EQUALIZER!! [Cue suspenseful music....Fade out....]
Episode 1:
Treetog: "BoXXi! Are you sure you should try skinning Winamp?, it could be fatal!".
BoXXi: "Yes, I know Treetog, it's dangerous but I have to face it sooner or later, and what kind of skinner would I be if I didn't skin it?"
Alexandrie: "Oh my, BoXXi, you are so brave! you be careful, that Winamp can be a nasty little sucker!"
BoXXi: "Don't you worry your pretty little head Alex, if I can skin WindowBlinds, I can handle this sonofagun!"
BoXXi opens Photoshop, and makes a brilliant "main.bmp", but immediately gets hung up on the "playlist"!!!!!!!...................................
Tune in next time to see if BoXXi can outwit the playlist and move on to..... the EQUALIZER!! [Cue suspenseful music....Fade out....]
SkinneRyan
Reply #33 Sunday, January 12, 2003 7:19 AM
Reply #33 Sunday, January 12, 2003 7:19 AM
You got me hooked BoXXi I can't wait for the next episode!
Weaksid
Reply #34 Sunday, January 12, 2003 7:43 AM, Neither can I... You ended it at a good part. Just like those freakin series on TV. 
Name Ideas:
WC TV
Skin the Planet >-< Like off of Hackers, but instead of hack the planet
Hooked on Skinning
¿If I come up with more,I'll Post¿
~El Weaksid~
Reply #34 Sunday, January 12, 2003 7:43 AM
, Neither can I... You ended it at a good part. Just like those freakin series on TV. 
Name Ideas:
WC TV
Skin the Planet >-< Like off of Hackers, but instead of hack the planet
Hooked on Skinning
¿If I come up with more,I'll Post¿
~El Weaksid~
joetheblow
Reply #35 Sunday, January 12, 2003 8:12 AM
Reply #35 Sunday, January 12, 2003 8:12 AM
did I mention tutorials?
exspecailly DesktopX. Lets see some of that scripting skills to wow the crowd. Windowblinds too!
and, I would think it fair to show other non stardock programs too. but hey, you can't have everything...
exspecailly DesktopX. Lets see some of that scripting skills to wow the crowd. Windowblinds too!
and, I would think it fair to show other non stardock programs too. but hey, you can't have everything...
werewolf
Reply #36 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:33 AM
Reply #36 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:33 AM
ummm...Jerry Falwell is a TV evangelist, most definately a man, but is a weirdo.
I don't know who you guys were talking about
I don't know who you guys were talking about
Weaksid
Reply #37 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:48 AM
Reply #37 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:48 AM
Sorry, I thought you meant the lady off of Comedy central
werewolf
Reply #38 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:51 AM
Reply #38 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:51 AM
her name is Jerry Falwell?
At least it's not Geri Hallowell
At least it's not Geri Hallowell
WOM
Reply #39 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:58 AM
Reply #39 Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:58 AM
I'am with you werewolf. Only know 1 Jerry Falwell, but he is sometimes a comedian.
stark23x
Reply #40 Sunday, January 12, 2003 12:31 PM
Reply #40 Sunday, January 12, 2003 12:31 PM
I echo the suggestions for tutorials. In fact, I suggest two distinct segments on each show: Beginner and Advanced. That way everyone will be drawn to watch...I consider myself like, just below Intermediate, but I oick things up fast when they;re shown to me...so I would be drawn to watch for advanced skin-building tips. That would include 3-D rendering stuff for icon makers, Photoshop tips, and obviously the Stardock apps and how to get them to do tricks no one has even thoughts of.
The Beginner stuff would be building simple themes, how to load a theme/skin/suite, etc.
Also, get interviews with the top skinners, and show off their best work, and get them to talk about how they came up with ___ and expound upon the process of creating some of these bad-ass skins that get downloaded hundreds of thousands of times.
I wouldn't mind a sneak peak at pre-alpha stuff once in awhile, just to wet the old whistle...
The Beginner stuff would be building simple themes, how to load a theme/skin/suite, etc.
Also, get interviews with the top skinners, and show off their best work, and get them to talk about how they came up with ___ and expound upon the process of creating some of these bad-ass skins that get downloaded hundreds of thousands of times.
I wouldn't mind a sneak peak at pre-alpha stuff once in awhile, just to wet the old whistle...
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Reply #21 Saturday, January 11, 2003 10:58 AM
2) I like Mashi's comment.. Jerry Falwell of litestep
3) They could always do two versions Low Bandwidth and High Bandwidth. Which should allow everybody to be able to watch it. Plus a download area.