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Winswy
This is a VS \ WB i have started as my part in a collaboration with the guys over at Skinning.net to be used as part of a total suite dedicated to the popular childrens series ..Tranformers.

Perhaps some Transformer fans could pipe up about overall general design as i am not that familiar with the subject matter myself.

thx biggrin.gif
Meshuggah
have you seen the Transformers Winamp theme thats in the skinning section?

http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=279881&hl=
cmove
Keep it up
M. Seth
I love the colors and the design..... brings back my childhood. Can't wait to see the end product.
sdb815
QUOTE(Meshuggah @ Feb 10 2005, 17:19)
have you seen the Transformers Winamp theme thats in the skinning section?

http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=279881&hl=
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That's what I thought this thread was about, a visual style to go with the Winamp skin. laugh.gif
pinkchick
Hey check this part of the Hasbro website out if you want, there's a bunch of transformer's videos with transformation action! wink.gif

I don't know if this could be done, but I would suggest putting a little animation where the start logo is... Make it transform on mouse-over, or when you open the start menu itself... Just a suggestion... tongue.gif
Winswy
EDit: updated: Suggestions pleeez!

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MkNawabi
i dont think it looks too great because its way too bubbly for a mechanical themed visual style.
Berto
Decepticon sub-style please..... biggrin.gif and maybe with some sharp edges, as the original Transformers were all super square.....if you're gonna try throw any animations into it, I'd suggest the start menu's eye's glow, as opposed to the throbbing type style logo, I dunno.....
BMac
Looks good thus far Winswy. It is a very creative idea and could be very popular with youngsters and some older members who remember the great battles of their childhood. I know I sure do. thumbs_up.gif Bang up job.
Meshuggah
i dont know if its my color blindness coming into affect....but the taskbar's color scheme doesnt match the startbutton/bar ....could be wrong though
Winswy
k, Captions, Tray and Quicklaunch... Caption buttons eyes glow on mousover \ pressed as shown in center button.
Winswy
Worked on this all day today, some feedback would be nice smile.gif

Im off to bed sleeping.gif

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M. Seth
QUOTE(Winswy @ Feb 13 2005, 23:34)
Worked on this all day today, some feedback would be nice smile.gif

Im off to bed  sleeping.gif

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Is this a WB theme? If so it could have some really cool effects with it. Great job so far.....really has the look of transformers. tongue.gif yes.gif
insanekiwi
all your themes look somewhat the same. must be the bevel and the blue you use for all your themes hmm.gif
Winswy
everyones themes look "somewhat" the same, why u keep harping on that? From a technical standpoint this is unsimilar in everytway to anything ive done thus far.
Dobee
not bad
Winswy
Worked on a wall today, i am not posting full version as the project is not complete yet.


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BMac
The skin is looking great John. The wall is also top notch quality. The funny thing on this screenshot is the image open called transwall. I'm hoping it means transformer wall. tongue.gif
astrofaes
looks awesome, except (IMO) no transformers skin would be complete without optimus prime in there somewhere biggrin.gif
Winswy
well, i think its as "busy" as i want to go with it as fo righ now, im running out of room...oh and Bmac.. yeah TranformersWall wink.gif
Zepolcire
This might/might not be a good idea, but instead of having the Autobot sign for the Min/Max, Restore and Full window buttons, what about the different stages of transformation? Like the Min is a picture of a car/truck, and the Restore button is a picture of a transforming autobot (truck/car->robot) and the Full button is a pic of a transformer in robot form? Im thinking strictly Optimus, but whoever I think it might be cool. Just my .02$.
lightstar
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Feb 14 2005, 12:34)
all your themes look somewhat the same. must be the bevel and the blue you use for all your themes hmm.gif
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Your kidding, right? This is by far the best work Wins has done! smile.gif
Winswy
QUOTE(Zepolcire @ Feb 14 2005, 23:57)
This might/might not be a good idea, but instead of having the Autobot sign for the Min/Max, Restore and Full window buttons, what about the different stages of transformation? Like the Min is a picture of a car/truck, and the Restore button is a picture of a transforming autobot (truck/car->robot) and the Full button is a pic of a transformer in robot form? Im thinking strictly Optimus, but whoever I think it might be cool. Just my .02$.
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Well, as cool as that sounds its really not as easy as it sounds, its a very small area to work with and they wouldnt transform to speak of as much as just blip from one to another, the end effect probably would look as good nor be as functional as the initial suggestion, i am trying hard to incorporate some animation into the VS as much as .msstyle will allow.
rschultz2002
Kind of looks like something WB Skinner would make. I notice you go by different names at different places. Are you WB Skinner?
M. Seth
QUOTE(rschultz2002 @ Feb 14 2005, 18:23)
Kind of looks like something WB Skinner would make. I notice you go by different names at different places. Are you WB Skinner?
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Is there something wrong with a WB skinner? I believe this is geared toward kids....which is perfect.

My bet is that if this is released as an msstyle and not a WB then you would find it great....why must you harp on people who make WB skins realmad.gif
StevoFC
i don't like it. it doesn't look very "transformer like" to me
rschultz2002
QUOTE(AthleticTrainer1981 @ Feb 14 2005, 18:28)
Is there something wrong with a WB skinner?  I believe this is geared toward kids....which is perfect.

My bet is that if this is released as an msstyle and not a WB then you would find it great....why must you harp on people who make WB skins  realmad.gif
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WB Skinner is a themer. Idiot! blink.gif
M. Seth
QUOTE(rschultz2002 @ Feb 14 2005, 18:31)
WB Skinner is a themer.  Idiot! blink.gif
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Not my point....just about every here has a problem with skinners who make WB themes because they say they are too beveled and shinny and not useable.

This skin (which by the SS looks to be a WB theme) is great and geared toward kids, has many bevels and is very shinny. And by the tone of your comment, you make it sound like he is just another lame WB skinner.

I personally think is a great theme that brings back wonderful memories of being a child and I actually pulled out my old collection of transformers (yes I still have them tongue.gif ), Autobots RULE!!

rschultz2002
QUOTE(AthleticTrainer1981 @ Feb 14 2005, 18:37)
Not my point....just about every here has a problem with skinners who make WB themes because they say they are too beveled and shinny and not useable.

This skin (which by the SS looks to be a WB theme) is great and geared toward kids, has many bevels and is very shinny.  And by the tone of your comment, you make it sound like he is just another lame WB skinner.

I personally think is a great theme that brings back wonderful memories of being a child and I actually pulled out my old collection of transformers (yes I still have them  tongue.gif ), Autobots RULE!!
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I asked if his name was WB Skinner thats all. So get off my asssss! Here is a link sense you do not know who he is. WB Skinner
Winswy
Actually its a VS, No im not WB skinner altho he IS a friend of mine
Iguanadon
I'm diggin this. It makes me want to watch them all over again. I think I will! smile.gif

Good Job
Keep up the good work.
n1nj4Lo
Where can ya get this msstle? I know it's already been finished cause I've had it before... I got the WindowBlinds file for it, But seeing that I'm using Service Pack 3 the file doesnt work right with the theme patch... Thanks in Advance, For the help..
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