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Sneak Preview, updated preview on 20/08/2007.

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This particular theme is taking me painfully long to make. I'm putting in excruciating amount of detail and I spend a very long time on each graphic to get it just perfect. I already need new spectacles...

The progress will be on deviantART, watch that space for updates.

PS: Final version may differ after fine tuning. :)

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Sorry oddbasket, but there are too many of these black glossy ones out there (e.g. the taskbar on most Vista clones or LE Black). I wouldn't use it cause I'm somewhat fed up with those black vs. Maybe you should go for another color (what about anthracite).

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Sorry oddbasket, but there are too many of these black glossy ones out there (e.g. the taskbar on most Vista clones or LE Black). I wouldn't use it cause I'm somewhat fed up with those black vs. Maybe you should go for another color (what about anthracite).

I agree, there is almost too many Black glossy themes what with all the vista clones. But your mock up still looks nice. (Y)

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Sorry oddbasket, but there are too many of these black glossy ones out there (e.g. the taskbar on most Vista clones or LE Black). I wouldn't use it cause I'm somewhat fed up with those black vs. Maybe you should go for another color (what about anthracite).

Martin, isn't there many vista styles closer to anthracite grey than piano black? (Some with a tinge of yellowish though)

So who do I blame for the vista styles? lol.

I actually planned to do this for some time, then leosss came out with his 'Stolen' (so I shelved the idea) which is nice but hasn't the rich black I desired since his graphics all came from Vista.

My intention was to make a style with none of the elements remotely like Vista, just mostly monochromatic details. I guess I might shelf it again. A look at deviantART suggests people aren't going to stop making Vista styles soon though, so god knows how long I'll have to wait.

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its good but i'm sick of the upserge of vista-like black visual styles

I know I'll be get disapproving remarks like these every step of the way if I'm to do this, but I can't do anything about people's prejudice against Vista, mostly, they are just too assuming.

Indulge me for a minute,

1. There are more repetitive Mac styles flooding the internet since ages ago than Vista.

2. Look at my sig, a black design doesn't necessary have to look like or remind one of Vista.

3. Though I have a different direction/style for this VS from my sig, in my head at least, I can promise a clean, usable design that looks nothing like Vista.

If anyone can see beyond this, I'm open to suggestions and will update this thread on my progress when I begin working on it.

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I have a dislike for all operating system orientated visual styles, including mac styles lol.

but i take your points into account, i only have one suggestion, - more contract with black and white (because thats piano for ya ) :D

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- more contract with black and white (because thats piano for ya ) :D

What do you mean? I'm an amateur that just start playing with graphics by myself, so I'm always thankful for some pointers. :)

Incidentally, I came across LE 5.1 Black yesterday which was much more Vista like than my concept and martin10018 seemed to have praised and liked it. So I think at least there's some Vista styles that are appealing, no?

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I hate black styles to be honest, though it would be interesting to see a style with a high black and white contrast (like black and white piano keys) if done correctly, i can see it in my minds-eye now it'd look pretty neato.

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Screw everyone that talks down on this skin.

My opinion, FANTASTIC! GREAT JOB! I just customized my desktop to look all modern and 'up to date' and was surfing google for a great theme. Came across yours under 'Piano Black Win XP Theme'.

It looks amazing buddy, great job!

btw, is there anyway you can change or make another theme where the Red is Blue, like my winamp skin? That would look amazing with what I have going on right now. Check out my desktop below. I've got my PS3 to my right, 24" wide 1920x1200 (1080p) acer piano black monitor, 5.1 system black speakers. Black Wooden computer desk with a slick glass top. All it needs now is your theme to finish it off.

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Hi Folks,

Sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know what winamp skin that is in the picture above ^^

If anyone knows please id be grateful if you could le me know.

Cheers

Dexter

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