Rare icon request
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 by Phoenixheart | Discussion: Community
Though I've just submited a few icons to the ObjectDock skin area, I've been a visiter and registered user of WC for a long time. One thing easy to see is, there are too many icons for the "famous" programs, like Photoshop, Winamp, WMP... As I know, a lot of people use many other programs on their PC, and they can't find their OD icons anywhere, as well as they do not know how to create one themselves (as in my case before).
So, why don't we have an "open area" for those OD users to request for their favorite programs' icons? And those who can use graphical apps can create them. It's also a chance to improve your skills isn't it
?
I'll be the first... Any one need an icon? You can send me a screenshot of the origin icon, and I'll try to make it an OD one (128, 256, in PNG or ICO...).
Not so good in graphik, so I need the help from the pro gd!
So, why don't we have an "open area" for those OD users to request for their favorite programs' icons? And those who can use graphical apps can create them. It's also a chance to improve your skills isn't it
?I'll be the first... Any one need an icon? You can send me a screenshot of the origin icon, and I'll try to make it an OD one (128, 256, in PNG or ICO...).
Not so good in graphik, so I need the help from the pro gd!
 |
|
Page 57 of 97 | |
|
|---|
brad-
Reply #1122 Thursday, January 4, 2007 2:22 PM
Reply #1122 Thursday, January 4, 2007 2:22 PM
How do you even install some of these icons and take screen shots of the ones you have currently.. Sorry I am new 
Bandit4edu
Reply #1123 Thursday, January 4, 2007 3:07 PM
Reply #1123 Thursday, January 4, 2007 3:07 PM
The icons, brad, are designed for use with Stardock's Objectdock program or with other "Dock" type launchers...find object dock here WWW Link">Link
Screenshots are made easy by a free little program called FastStone Capture found here
WWW Link
Or you can screenshot the old fashioned way by hitting the PRTSCRN button and pasting into your image program and saving as a .jpg.
Welcome aboard! glad to have you here!
Screenshots are made easy by a free little program called FastStone Capture found here
WWW Link
Or you can screenshot the old fashioned way by hitting the PRTSCRN button and pasting into your image program and saving as a .jpg.
Welcome aboard! glad to have you here!
j dott
Reply #1124 Thursday, January 4, 2007 5:09 PM
Reply #1124 Thursday, January 4, 2007 5:09 PM
I've been trying to make a nice icon for TreeDBNotes Pro, but haven't really been successful. Here is the icon that comes with it:
I've also not been able to find an icon for KeepSafe, which is strange given Stardock's relationship to this site.
Thanks so much for your effort, guys.
J.
I've also not been able to find an icon for KeepSafe, which is strange given Stardock's relationship to this site.
Thanks so much for your effort, guys.
J.
arcturus13
Reply #1125 Thursday, January 4, 2007 8:36 PM
Reply #1125 Thursday, January 4, 2007 8:36 PM
Yes Phoenixheart, I was hoping for an icon of a runner. I have a few files (excel, word) in which I keep info and logs about running, so I was hoping you might have a creative and cool idea of a running figure. I made my avatar (and other variations of it) in Paint.net, and I am trying out GIMP, but I was hoping to see what someone else might come up with. The other links I gave were other running figure style icons that I have seen, and even changed a bit for my own use, and thought might give an idea of the sort of thing I was thinking of.
I could also use icons for the two other companies/websites - Garmin and MotionBased.
I'm not having any luck putting images into the replies, sorry for leaving everything as links.
Mark
I could also use icons for the two other companies/websites - Garmin and MotionBased.
I'm not having any luck putting images into the replies, sorry for leaving everything as links.
Mark
PoSmedley
Reply #1126 Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:14 PM
Reply #1126 Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:14 PM
Nice work Phoenixheart and Bandit!
I'm still not getting the updates in my email, either.
I would love to jump in here.
I googled those things, arcturus, but I am getting a variety of results. Let me see if I can help.
First...go to Image Shack WWW Link
You can browse for the pic you wanna post from your PC. Click on 'Host It'. Let it grab the pic. The next page will show the pic with a crapload of options on how to post it. I always use the bottom one 'Direct Link' and copy the url. Then, in the forum here, click on the little image icon (Mountain and orange sun) and post the link in the window that will pop up. I have had no luck trying to grab an image for imageshack right from a sight with the URL link. I always download the image to my PC and then browse for it there from imageshack.
If you still can't swing posting an image here, then give us a little more detail on the software/site/ whatever it is you want the icon for, so when we goggle it, we know what to look for.
I'm still not getting the updates in my email, either.
I would love to jump in here.
I googled those things, arcturus, but I am getting a variety of results. Let me see if I can help.
First...go to Image Shack WWW Link
You can browse for the pic you wanna post from your PC. Click on 'Host It'. Let it grab the pic. The next page will show the pic with a crapload of options on how to post it. I always use the bottom one 'Direct Link' and copy the url. Then, in the forum here, click on the little image icon (Mountain and orange sun) and post the link in the window that will pop up. I have had no luck trying to grab an image for imageshack right from a sight with the URL link. I always download the image to my PC and then browse for it there from imageshack.
If you still can't swing posting an image here, then give us a little more detail on the software/site/ whatever it is you want the icon for, so when we goggle it, we know what to look for.
Phoenixheart
Reply #1127 Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:40 PM
Reply #1127 Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:40 PM
SO Po's HERE!!! Such a long long time! Where did you go man???
arcturus, now he's taking care of your request, and I will say: congrats!!!
maxharlan, an uploaded icon is not available right away. Firstly it will be previewed by Wincustomize's moderators, we call this the moderation progress Only if it is accepted, the download link will be available. This often takes me 2 days or more.
arcturus, now he's taking care of your request, and I will say: congrats!!!
maxharlan, an uploaded icon is not available right away. Firstly it will be previewed by Wincustomize's moderators, we call this the moderation progress
Only if it is accepted, the download link will be available. This often takes me 2 days or more.
PoSmedley
Reply #1128 Thursday, January 4, 2007 11:34 PM
I never said that. lol.
I was just trying to help a little. I don't know what he wants and was trying to help him help you, Bandit, or me if I can find the time.
Your work and Bandits just keeps getting better and better. I feel so out of practice and left behind. lol. I hope they fix these updates soon.
Reply #1128 Thursday, January 4, 2007 11:34 PM
| arcturus, now he's taking care of your request, and I will say: congrats!!! |
I never said that. lol.
I was just trying to help a little. I don't know what he wants and was trying to help him help you, Bandit, or me if I can find the time.
Your work and Bandits just keeps getting better and better. I feel so out of practice and left behind. lol. I hope they fix these updates soon.
MadMax008
Reply #1129 Friday, January 5, 2007 3:16 AM
Reply #1129 Friday, January 5, 2007 3:16 AM
Thanks Phoenixheart for clearing that up. I figured it was something like that, but just wanted to double check.
arcturus13
Reply #1130 Friday, January 5, 2007 7:26 PM
Reply #1130 Friday, January 5, 2007 7:26 PM
Thanks for the help and interest Po'! Here's my attempt with the images.
My avatar is the second generation of an image I've been fiddlin' with, and learning on, created in Paint.net. I was thinking, after seeing all the great work all of you have done in this forum, that someone might have a slightly different thought on a runner icon - unique and cool, expertly produced! - for files I use on my desktop. I have used the images shown from the galleries, sometimes changed them a bit for my own use, and used them as inspiration to try the creation of icons I then use on files for my running logs, etc.
I also could use more typical icons/dock icons for the 2 softwares mentioned - Garmin and Motionbased. Both these could use the artist's touch-up, as you all have done so well with many, many other icons!
I hope this makes things more clear. I really appreciate the interest you're taking in helping out!!
Mark
P.S. Po', I never did read about it, how did the show go (back in December wasn't it)?
P.P.S. I loved your "audition for" Zoomba
My avatar is the second generation of an image I've been fiddlin' with, and learning on, created in Paint.net. I was thinking, after seeing all the great work all of you have done in this forum, that someone might have a slightly different thought on a runner icon - unique and cool, expertly produced! - for files I use on my desktop. I have used the images shown from the galleries, sometimes changed them a bit for my own use, and used them as inspiration to try the creation of icons I then use on files for my running logs, etc.
I also could use more typical icons/dock icons for the 2 softwares mentioned - Garmin and Motionbased. Both these could use the artist's touch-up, as you all have done so well with many, many other icons!
I hope this makes things more clear. I really appreciate the interest you're taking in helping out!!
Mark
P.S. Po', I never did read about it, how did the show go (back in December wasn't it)?
P.P.S. I loved your "audition for" Zoomba
PoSmedley
Reply #1131 Friday, January 5, 2007 7:51 PM
Reply #1131 Friday, January 5, 2007 7:51 PM
Did you make the first runner? If so, it's good. I would use it.
I'll try to tackle one of the others in the meantime.
The gig went well and thanks for the feedback on the 'audition'. Still haven't heard from Zoomba, though. lol.
I'll try to tackle one of the others in the meantime.
The gig went well and thanks for the feedback on the 'audition'. Still haven't heard from Zoomba, though. lol.
arcturus13
Reply #1132 Friday, January 5, 2007 8:11 PM
Reply #1132 Friday, January 5, 2007 8:11 PM
I've only made the green avatar/logo (in various forms, but hopefully learning more each version). The other (yellow ones) I found in the galleries - and I have messed with them a bit, but did not want to use them publicly since someone else did the creating!
Just finished reading the rest of your writing on Joe User - great fun!! I had previously read the Christmas Elf, and got good mileage from re-telling it at family Christmas (proper acknowledgment to the author , of course!!).
Thanks again, Mark
Just finished reading the rest of your writing on Joe User - great fun!! I had previously read the Christmas Elf, and got good mileage from re-telling it at family Christmas (proper acknowledgment to the author , of course!!).
Thanks again, Mark
arcturus13
Reply #1134 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:12 PM
Reply #1134 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:12 PM
WHOOAA!! That's excellent, amazing and awesome!
That will be great on my dock and desktop! I'm extremely impressed. The little I've learned when trying to create icons, etc., makes me even more jealous of the detail of your work - the colours (Canadian spelling!), textures and shadows are great!
I know the moderation process can take a while. What primary criteria is it based on - work quality....assumed popularity of the program the artwork is made for ...other ...or a combination??
Thank you very much Po'!!
That will be great on my dock and desktop! I'm extremely impressed. The little I've learned when trying to create icons, etc., makes me even more jealous of the detail of your work - the colours (Canadian spelling!), textures and shadows are great!
I know the moderation process can take a while. What primary criteria is it based on - work quality....assumed popularity of the program the artwork is made for ...other ...or a combination??
Thank you very much Po'!!
PoSmedley
Reply #1135 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:21 PM
Reply #1135 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:21 PM
If I knew what the mods based their decisions on, I could make a fortune selling that secret to half the folks here.lol. Seriously, I think quality but more importantly with a lot of these is usability. It has to work and be usable. They are pretty good about getting stuff up without a lot of delay.
Poularity of the program has nothing to do with it. Half the stuff I have done in this thread, I never heard of.
The mods are pretty good about getting the stuff through without a lot of delay. 1 to 5 days, but I have seen stuff go up in the same day when they are real
Thanks for the compliments. Here's another. Hope you like it. I am a bit out of practice with these.
awaiting moderation..
Poularity of the program has nothing to do with it. Half the stuff I have done in this thread, I never heard of.
The mods are pretty good about getting the stuff through without a lot of delay. 1 to 5 days, but I have seen stuff go up in the same day when they are real
Thanks for the compliments. Here's another. Hope you like it. I am a bit out of practice with these.
awaiting moderation..
arcturus13
Reply #1136 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:52 PM
Reply #1136 Friday, January 5, 2007 10:52 PM
Out of practice my a**!!! That's AMAZING!! You captured the essence of the Garmin GPS perfectly, and with graphics that are beautiful!! And both icons in a couple hours - unbelievable! I can take a couple hours just to figure out how to get one layer to not show on top of another. LOL!
Phoenixheart was right when he said I would be taken care of!! Not only am I impressed but inspired! (now I'll have to get up early to go for my run, so that I can play with my paint.net and GIMP!!). I realize the other request for a runner figure is out of the ordinary, but if any ideas hit ya upside the head...!!
Thank you very much for the art (and the stories, and the music...)!! Keep up the great work.
Mark
Phoenixheart was right when he said I would be taken care of!! Not only am I impressed but inspired! (now I'll have to get up early to go for my run, so that I can play with my paint.net and GIMP!!). I realize the other request for a runner figure is out of the ordinary, but if any ideas hit ya upside the head...!!
Thank you very much for the art (and the stories, and the music...)!! Keep up the great work.
Mark
Phoenixheart
Reply #1137 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:18 PM
Reply #1137 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:18 PM
j_dott, here's the preview of TreeDBNotes Pro icon.
Now I'll wait for moderation progress
Now I'll wait for moderation progress
Phoenixheart
Reply #1138 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:23 PM
Reply #1138 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:23 PM
My, Po'! Would you ever STOP for me to catch up with your skill 
Phoenixheart
Reply #1140 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:30 PM
Reply #1140 Friday, January 5, 2007 11:30 PM
I forgot one thing. Imageshack, which used to be an excellent image hosting, now seems to be too slow - or is it a problem with my connection? Anyway, I'm switching to Photobucket, as this is also a good place for images with hot-linking support.
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
|
|
Page 57 of 97 | |
|
|---|
Reply #1121 Thursday, January 4, 2007 1:49 PM