IMPORTANT! Re: Requesting skins
Thursday, January 29, 2004 by grayhaze | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
The message boards again seem to be steadily filling up with requests for the creation of particular skins. There are certain important rules to consider before making a request.
1. No movie, TV show, band, video game or brand name skin requests.
The copyright issues involved in creating such a skin are simply too big for any legitimate skinner to get involved. If a skin uses the trademarks/copyrights held by another party, then the author is opening themselves up to the possibility of a costly legal battle.
While it's true that certain skins do exist in these categories, they tend to fall into two distinct groups. Those which have been created as a result of a commission from the owner of the copyright, and those which have been created by 'new' skinners who don't know or understand the potential legal repercussions of their actions.
2. Be polite.
Never demand a skin. It isn't your right to have a particular skin made for you, and you're not going to get any help through bad manners. Simply state what you'd like to see, and don't get upset if you don't get any takers.
Some people seem to think that by buying a commercial skinning/customization application (eg. WindowBlinds, DesktopX, IconPackager), they are also buying the right to have skins of their own design. This is like complaining to a car dealer when they refuse to supply you with unlimited fuel and CDs to play on the stereo.
3. Be specific.
Don't just ask for a 'blue skin' or 'a skin with nice buttons'. There are plenty of those around if you only look.
For a skinner to get enthusiastic about creating a skin, they need to have a relatively clear picture in their mind of what they want to finished result to look like. If you can 'sell' the idea of a particular skin, you're far more likely to generate interest for your idea.
4. Skinning takes time.
If someone said they'd look into creating a skin for you on Monday, don't pester them on Tuesday to ask where it is. A good skin takes days, weeks, or sometimes months to create. Be patient and if you're lucky you'll eventually get what you wanted.
5. D.I.Y.
If you can't find anyone to create your dream skin for you, why no do it yourself? We all started somewhere, and if you have a good enough idea you're half-way there already. Just sit down with whatever tools you can get your hands on and give it a try.
Skinners are far more likely to give you advice on the mechanics of skin creation than they are to create an entire skin for you.
Who knows, one day you could be the one giving out the advice.
1. No movie, TV show, band, video game or brand name skin requests.
The copyright issues involved in creating such a skin are simply too big for any legitimate skinner to get involved. If a skin uses the trademarks/copyrights held by another party, then the author is opening themselves up to the possibility of a costly legal battle.
While it's true that certain skins do exist in these categories, they tend to fall into two distinct groups. Those which have been created as a result of a commission from the owner of the copyright, and those which have been created by 'new' skinners who don't know or understand the potential legal repercussions of their actions.
2. Be polite.
Never demand a skin. It isn't your right to have a particular skin made for you, and you're not going to get any help through bad manners. Simply state what you'd like to see, and don't get upset if you don't get any takers.
Some people seem to think that by buying a commercial skinning/customization application (eg. WindowBlinds, DesktopX, IconPackager), they are also buying the right to have skins of their own design. This is like complaining to a car dealer when they refuse to supply you with unlimited fuel and CDs to play on the stereo.
3. Be specific.
Don't just ask for a 'blue skin' or 'a skin with nice buttons'. There are plenty of those around if you only look.
For a skinner to get enthusiastic about creating a skin, they need to have a relatively clear picture in their mind of what they want to finished result to look like. If you can 'sell' the idea of a particular skin, you're far more likely to generate interest for your idea.
4. Skinning takes time.
If someone said they'd look into creating a skin for you on Monday, don't pester them on Tuesday to ask where it is. A good skin takes days, weeks, or sometimes months to create. Be patient and if you're lucky you'll eventually get what you wanted.
5. D.I.Y.
If you can't find anyone to create your dream skin for you, why no do it yourself? We all started somewhere, and if you have a good enough idea you're half-way there already. Just sit down with whatever tools you can get your hands on and give it a try.
Skinners are far more likely to give you advice on the mechanics of skin creation than they are to create an entire skin for you.
Who knows, one day you could be the one giving out the advice.
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hotazmami69
Reply #62 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:16 PM
Reply #62 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:16 PM
Ok I was directed here to make this request... 
Alright, I know that there''s alot of really awesome artists out here BUT, there''s one thing that I have yet to see that I would love. ANYONE who is willing to create this for me I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!! I''m looking for a FULL pink playboy bunny theme. NOT the people, but the ACTUAL bunny logo but PINK and white. I know some of you are intelligent enough to create this for me....I''m looking for this theme in WALLPAPER, WINDOW BLINDS/VISUAL STYLES, CURSORS and/or MOUSEPOINTERS, LOGON SCREENS, and also possible for my BEATNIK....Please SOMEONE do this for me!!!!!!! KISSES, PLaYgiRL
Alright, I know that there''s alot of really awesome artists out here BUT, there''s one thing that I have yet to see that I would love. ANYONE who is willing to create this for me I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!! I''m looking for a FULL pink playboy bunny theme. NOT the people, but the ACTUAL bunny logo but PINK and white. I know some of you are intelligent enough to create this for me....I''m looking for this theme in WALLPAPER, WINDOW BLINDS/VISUAL STYLES, CURSORS and/or MOUSEPOINTERS, LOGON SCREENS, and also possible for my BEATNIK....Please SOMEONE do this for me!!!!!!! KISSES, PLaYgiRL
SuChiUomizu
Reply #63 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:30 PM
You weren''t directed here to make the request. You were directed here to read everything on copyrighted materials to show you why no one will probably do it.
Reply #63 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 6:30 PM
| Ok I was directed here to make this request... Alright, I know that there''''s alot of really awesome artists out here BUT, there''''s one thing that I have yet to see that I would love. ANYONE who is willing to create this for me I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!! I''''m looking for a FULL pink playboy bunny theme. NOT the people, but the ACTUAL bunny logo but PINK and white. I know some of you are intelligent enough to create this for me....I''''m looking for this theme in WALLPAPER, WINDOW BLINDS/VISUAL STYLES, CURSORS and/or MOUSEPOINTERS, LOGON SCREENS, and also possible for my BEATNIK....Please SOMEONE do this for me!!!!!!! KISSES, PLaYgiRL |
You weren''t directed here to make the request. You were directed here to read everything on copyrighted materials to show you why no one will probably do it.
Jafo
Reply #64 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:40 PM
Reply #64 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:40 PM
#2 by Keila - 4/20/2004 9:14:07 AM
I made a Playboy theme "Windowblind, CursorXP & Wallpaper" but in black and white with the Bunny Logo. I was unable to upload because I wan unable to get permissions. A lot of work and help was put into trying to get the permissions also. Playboy flat out said NO! Therefore, there will not be any Playboy theme uploaded to this site at any time. It it just not a possibility.
CerebroJD
Reply #65 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:07 PM
Reply #65 Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:07 PM
Wow! Jafo''s colorblind.
CerebroJD has been blinded!
CerebroJD has been blinded!
Elite Ninja
Reply #66 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:36 AM
Reply #66 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:36 AM
I would like to make a request for WindowBlinds..
-LayerONE- by anemovatis for WinAmp (at guiolympics.com) Very simple yet very cool
I love this skin, and have to get a WindowBlinds to compliment it.
I tried to make one myself, but dont have enough expierience to make a satisfactory version!!
(I was told to post it here to get an answer)
-LayerONE- by anemovatis for WinAmp (at guiolympics.com) Very simple yet very cool
I love this skin, and have to get a WindowBlinds to compliment it.
I tried to make one myself, but dont have enough expierience to make a satisfactory version!!
(I was told to post it here to get an answer)
Elite Ninja
Reply #67 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:38 AM
Reply #67 Friday, May 14, 2004 12:38 AM
I would like to make a request for WindowBlinds..
-LayerONE- by anemovatis for WinAmp (at guiolympics.com) Very simple yet very cool
I love this skin, and have to get a WindowBlinds to compliment it.
I tried to make one myself, but dont have enough expierience to make a satisfactory version!!
(I was told to post it here to get an answer)
-LayerONE- by anemovatis for WinAmp (at guiolympics.com) Very simple yet very cool
I love this skin, and have to get a WindowBlinds to compliment it.
I tried to make one myself, but dont have enough expierience to make a satisfactory version!!
(I was told to post it here to get an answer)
BoXXi
Reply #69 Saturday, May 15, 2004 3:59 PM
Reply #69 Saturday, May 15, 2004 3:59 PM
Elite Ninja: I have spoken with Anemovatis, and we are going to make a WB skin to match LayerONE. As soon as I receive the graphics from Anemovatis I will get right on it.
farkusmarkus
Reply #71 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:56 AM
Reply #71 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:56 AM
Having read this thread thoroughly, can I request a Spongebob Squarepants theme with wallpaper of Britney Spears wearing a Raiders jersey?
(forgive me)
(forgive me)
PixelPirate
Reply #72 Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:16 AM
Reply #72 Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:16 AM
PixelPirate thinks that would be an awesome skin farkus! 
As I see it, there's nothing wrong with creating a "fan" skin based on a movie/game/band/whatever for personal use. The downside is you can't share it with the rest of the world, but you can share it with yourself and say to yourself you did it.
I would only recommend you to do the skin and see if you could get it approved after it's done, giving them a sales speach with examples of other companies that have taken this kind of advertising to them (Zippo, PC Magazine, NVidia, Nintendo, etc.)
As I see it, there's nothing wrong with creating a "fan" skin based on a movie/game/band/whatever for personal use. The downside is you can't share it with the rest of the world, but you can share it with yourself and say to yourself you did it.
I would only recommend you to do the skin and see if you could get it approved after it's done, giving them a sales speach with examples of other companies that have taken this kind of advertising to them (Zippo, PC Magazine, NVidia, Nintendo, etc.)
HG_Eliminator
Reply #73 Monday, July 12, 2004 11:49 PM
Reply #73 Monday, July 12, 2004 11:49 PM
id like to request a skin that dont sag or get wrinkley when old or overly wet... 
GuardianD
Reply #74 Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:26 AM
Reply #74 Thursday, July 22, 2004 10:26 AM
You could always politely suggest to these requesters, that they can take the time to develop the skin/interface that they want themselves, for their own personal use.
That's one of the reasons that I decided to get ODNT, after using the free versions of some components. While I love much of the content out there, I'd like to have some stuff that's very "anime oriented", particularly based around some of my favorite shows/series. Since I'm the type that likes to know how things work, and doing things for myself.. I decided to start getting into doing this stuff on my own. Once I "get a handle" on things, I can create pretty much anything I want for myself, just won't be looking to spread that tpye of content around.... (That's what the original content stuff is for!)
That's one of the reasons that I decided to get ODNT, after using the free versions of some components. While I love much of the content out there, I'd like to have some stuff that's very "anime oriented", particularly based around some of my favorite shows/series. Since I'm the type that likes to know how things work, and doing things for myself.. I decided to start getting into doing this stuff on my own. Once I "get a handle" on things, I can create pretty much anything I want for myself, just won't be looking to spread that tpye of content around.... (That's what the original content stuff is for!)
sapphira
Reply #75 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 3:06 PM
Reply #75 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 3:06 PM
I've read throught this, so am making my request with a certain measure of trepidation. Has anyone considered a dolphin theme? I was thinking of something in the realm of fantasy, sort of rising out of the ocean with stars on the surface of the water. Or, if something like this has been done already, let me know where I can find it....
lovesblessing
Reply #76 Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:18 PM
Reply #76 Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:18 PM
Hi Miss Sapphira!
Just me sticking my 2 cents in to try and answer your request. Here is a link to the wallpapers page at Skinbase: http://www.skinbase.org/wallpapers/wallpapers.php
If you go to the 3rd column and go down aways you'll find a link to their Dolphin wallpapers. You also might want to go thru the Fantsy link and see what is there.
As far as a windowblind goes, well how about this one: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=3315 OR this one: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=2274
Fathom is by Mr. Brainiac and the Aquarium is by Pixtudio. Both have a fishy look, uh, that would be the skins, not the folks!
lovesblessing also adds as a secret just for you....the guys around here have a great aversion to the dreaded "Dolphin" word....they get fussy about NOT having any of those critters round here, especially any made with Bryce software....I think they just all got their knickers in a twist for some strange reason....if you know what I mean??? Anyways, Dearie, that's 'prolly why you didn't get an answer right away from any of "the guys", ya know????? Believe me, you really don't want to see what Mr. Jafo did with some dolphins and Bryce...they were pink, for goodness sake!!!!
Just me sticking my 2 cents in to try and answer your request. Here is a link to the wallpapers page at Skinbase: http://www.skinbase.org/wallpapers/wallpapers.php
If you go to the 3rd column and go down aways you'll find a link to their Dolphin wallpapers. You also might want to go thru the Fantsy link and see what is there. As far as a windowblind goes, well how about this one: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=3315 OR this one: https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=1&SkinID=2274
Fathom is by Mr. Brainiac
and the Aquarium is by Pixtudio. Both have a fishy look, uh, that would be the skins, not the folks! lovesblessing also adds as a secret just for you....the guys around here have a great aversion to the dreaded "Dolphin" word....they get fussy about NOT having any of those critters round here, especially any made with Bryce software....I think they just all got their knickers in a twist for some strange reason....if you know what I mean???
Anyways, Dearie, that's 'prolly why you didn't get an answer right away from any of "the guys", ya know????? Believe me, you really don't want to see what Mr. Jafo did with some dolphins and Bryce...they were pink, for goodness sake!!!!
sapphira
Reply #78 Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:07 AM
Reply #78 Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:07 AM
good morning, lovesblessing! i finally found a few minutes to check out the link, and it's perfect! i didn't quite get to the dolphin themes, but i did take your advice and looked at fantasy. i downloaded the "fairy looking for her lover". miss sapphira is an incurable romantic, and she is delighted!
anyways, i should have known better about the dolphins i suppose.
thanks so much: you truly are a "lovesblessing"!
anyways, i should have known better about the dolphins i suppose.
thanks so much: you truly are a "lovesblessing"!
Danocles
Reply #79 Thursday, August 26, 2004 2:43 PM
Reply #79 Thursday, August 26, 2004 2:43 PM
Does anyone know where to find a Universe Metal skin for Trillian? If not, can it be created? I purchased the Universe Metal suite and my entire desktop is skinned except for the Trillian chat program. Help! 
Tommy45638
Reply #80 Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:03 AM
Reply #80 Thursday, September 16, 2004 1:03 AM
if anybody comes with some indian skins will u plz let me know
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Reply #61 Monday, April 19, 2004 5:51 PM