Aquarium Backgrounds
The call is out
Thursday, May 5, 2005 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Stardock is working on a new Aquarium Desktop but we need a bunch of high quality aquarium backgrounds to include. We've looked around and have not had any success finding any (we need backgrounds that don't have any fish in them already for one thing).
So we're looking to the community to see what can be produced. If you'd like to take a crack at making good wallpapers that have an aquarium (or even underwater) background that you think would fit this project, let me know and send them. If we use them, we'll give you credit in the docs, a free copy of the program, along with a free copy of Object Desktop (or an extension to it).
My email address is [email protected].
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Tycho7
Reply #5 Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:03 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:03 PM
Sounds fun. I'm game. Just give me the file type, size, and aspect ratios and I'm set.
gef
Reply #7 Friday, May 6, 2005 2:15 AM
Reply #7 Friday, May 6, 2005 2:15 AM
OK - Maybe it's just me but don't you think this 'Aquarium' theme has had it's day?
It was fun originally but it's all been done before.
It was fun originally but it's all been done before.
Alberto
Reply #8 Friday, May 6, 2005 3:22 AM
Aquarium 2 is 10x times better than Aquarium 1. Everything can be built and assembled dynamically. You can add and position a full set of plants, rocks, bubbles, etc. You can resize/rotate them. Finally you can add several kinds of fishes. Of course the composition is saved across reloads.
This aquarium is different from other ones in that it is "live" on your working desktop along with application windows. The other aquariums only exist as a screen savers, as far as I know.
Reply #8 Friday, May 6, 2005 3:22 AM
| OK - Maybe it's just me but don't you think this 'Aquarium' theme has had it's day? It was fun originally but it's all been done before. |
Aquarium 2 is 10x times better than Aquarium 1. Everything can be built and assembled dynamically. You can add and position a full set of plants, rocks, bubbles, etc. You can resize/rotate them. Finally you can add several kinds of fishes. Of course the composition is saved across reloads.
This aquarium is different from other ones in that it is "live" on your working desktop along with application windows. The other aquariums only exist as a screen savers, as far as I know.
BX
Reply #9 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:41 AM
or based upon a creapy window .... AD is the only aquarium simulation program which runs on desktop.
Reply #9 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:41 AM
| The other aquariums only exist as a screen savers, as far as I know. |
or based upon a creapy window .... AD is the only aquarium simulation program which runs on desktop.
gef
Reply #10 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:53 AM
Yes but isn't it time for something different?
Reply #10 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:53 AM
| Aquarium 2 is 10x times better than Aquarium 1. |
Yes but isn't it time for something different?
_Martin_
Reply #11 Friday, May 6, 2005 8:06 AM
Reply #11 Friday, May 6, 2005 8:06 AM
I'm assuming from the gef that you have a suggestion? 
gef
Reply #12 Friday, May 6, 2005 12:15 PM
Not realy the Martin, having things movoing about on the desktop just distracts me.
Reply #12 Friday, May 6, 2005 12:15 PM
| I'm assuming from the gef that you have a suggestion? |
Not realy the Martin, having things movoing about on the desktop just distracts me.
M.J.M.
Reply #13 Friday, May 6, 2005 3:24 PM
Reply #13 Friday, May 6, 2005 3:24 PM
Taking all my fish from my aquarium and making a pic when it's "empty" would be a good idea??
Jeff T
Reply #14 Friday, May 6, 2005 4:56 PM
Reply #14 Friday, May 6, 2005 4:56 PM
Don't panic.
The Aquarium theme can be made (somewhat) original.
Think alien, babble fish, mutant cephalopods, strange and alien backgrounds...
The Aquarium theme can be made (somewhat) original.
Think alien, babble fish, mutant cephalopods, strange and alien backgrounds...
horiz0n
Reply #15 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:41 PM
Reply #15 Friday, May 6, 2005 5:41 PM
What view do you need? Guessing a pure front-on flat view and not to include the tank itself?
Could you give us a few rough concept sketches or something to better clarify?
Could you give us a few rough concept sketches or something to better clarify?
cobra3899
Reply #16 Saturday, May 7, 2005 1:08 PM
Reply #16 Saturday, May 7, 2005 1:08 PM
This sounds like its going to be amazing! I love my fish tanks...I'd be great to be able to take one with me to school 
horiz0n
Reply #18 Saturday, May 7, 2005 5:36 PM
Reply #18 Saturday, May 7, 2005 5:36 PM
ooooh, I remember that. I'm not sure how hard it would be to duplicate that effect, that screensaver was actually comprised of low poly 3d models and animated texture maps.
Edivion
Reply #19 Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:16 AM
Reply #19 Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:16 AM
He Brad,
Why don't you use (ask, buy negotiate) the wallpapers created by Ryan Bliss. I know he has made some Fishtank wallpapers. You have also used his work for the Natural Desktop.
For other members who love to see very good wallpapers (you have to buy a supscription, but it is worth the money): http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/
Greetz!!!
Why don't you use (ask, buy negotiate) the wallpapers created by Ryan Bliss. I know he has made some Fishtank wallpapers. You have also used his work for the Natural Desktop.
For other members who love to see very good wallpapers (you have to buy a supscription, but it is worth the money): http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/
Greetz!!!
c242
Reply #20 Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:18 AM
Reply #20 Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:18 AM
So much for Stardock not giving gack to the community. Nice project. 
I will definately go for the 2nd Aquarium desk.
Nice project. 
I will definately go for the 2nd Aquarium desk. Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
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Reply #1 Thursday, May 5, 2005 3:11 PM