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Dace · Feb 4, 2003, 05:25 AM

I'm willing to bet M-Audio is responsible for VLC's new appearance as well as for most of the improvements. Honestly, I don't understand it's preferences and I don't like the new gui too much...so I changed it a bit so that it looks more like a brushed app.

Here's a preview of what I made it look like:

Download Here

Anyone know how to make the counter text black instead of blue? Also, has anyone tried out the new Revolution 7.1 soundcard?

Liquidity X · Feb 4, 2003, 01:27 PM

LOL yah beat me 2 it, thanx for the time saver.

CarbonG4 · Feb 4, 2003, 08:44 PM

I also use VLC and also hate the new interface... here's what I did with it:

I de-brushed the interface and made it smaller, rearranged the buttons, and re-did the resource graphics.

Anyway, that's my 2�
-Carbon

Agasthya · Feb 4, 2003, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by CarbonG4:
I also use VLC and also hate the new interface... here's what I did with it:

I de-brushed the interface and made it smaller, rearranged the buttons, and re-did the resource graphics.

Anyway, that's my 2�
-Carbon

That looks badass, could you email me or post your nib file?

Thanks.

CarbonG4 · 12:49 AM

Sure thing, here's my modded Resource folder from inside vlc.app:

http://www.621.org/~carbon/files/vlc/Resources.zip

This is not very tested and isn't a perfect interface mod... so feel free to do whatever you want with it, like making changes and reposting, etc.

Also, it was designed to look right in FatalE, so I don't know how it will look in other themes, but here it is anyway.

edit: one more thing, I used Unsanitys metallifizer to de-brush it... I'm sure it can be toggled off in Interface Builder but I didn't care to look around ;P

-Carbon

(to install you just have to right-click on vlc.app and navigate to the Resources folder and replace it w/ my Resources folder.)

Cerbero · Feb 5, 2003, 03:17 PM

Here's mine:

Clean and simple. I'm thinking of adding a background picture too, with volume symbols.. But I dunno. I rather like it like this

CarbonG4 · Feb 5, 2003, 04:02 PM

That's cool Cerbero... I like the the solid gray button graphics better than mine as well.

decursive · Feb 5, 2003, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
Here's mine:

Clean and simple. I'm thinking of adding a background picture too, with volume symbols.. But I dunno. I rather like it like this

make it available to the masses....

Cerbero · Feb 6, 2003, 06:12 AM

Ok, here it is.
Just put the Resources folder contained within in vlc.app/Contents/.

OwlBoy · 03:45 PM

Mine:

Use it the same way. Sure took along time to make

, 42!

-Owl

Liquidity X · Feb 8, 2003, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:
Mine:

Use it the same way. Sure took along time to make , 42!

-Owl

sweet dude, i like yers, can i get it? I wanan tweak it a bit and make it more aquay when I get home on monday, email it to me will yah? thanx!

OwlBoy · Feb 8, 2003, 04:01 PM

Shure I guess you could make it more aqua, I'm not too good at that, click the image in the forum for the file.

-Owl

daniael · Feb 8, 2003, 05:49 PM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
Here's mine:

Clean and simple. I'm thinking of adding a background picture too, with volume symbols.. But I dunno. I rather like it like this

very nice! specialy with the Milk theme.

pixeljunky · Feb 8, 2003, 08:37 PM

can some one make one for the mmx mecury theme? as that is the theme that i use plz???

mrbiiggy2 · Feb 17, 2003, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by pixeljunky:
can some one make one for the mmx mecury theme? as that is the theme that i use plz???

Cerbero's theme uses your currently installed buttons and etc.

For example, I'm using the milk theme:

Synotic · Feb 17, 2003, 09:51 PM

Has anyone considered changing that horrible non standard font back to Lucida? It's not that hard, just select the text field and do command-t.

OwlBoy · Feb 17, 2003, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by Synotic:
Has anyone considered changing that horrible non standard font back to Lucida? It's not that hard, just select the text field and do command-t.

Um, it is Lucida...

-Owl

Synotic · Feb 18, 2003, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:
Um, it is Lucida...

-Owl

Shh! Point is 18 size fonts are non standard and it doesn't look good

P.S. Liquidity and I are also working on cleaner brushed look, more in line with the current iApps.

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 10, 2003, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by Cerbero:
Ok, here it is.
Just put the Resources folder contained within in vlc.app/Contents/.

I've modified the nib file from this to make it work with vlc 0.5.3. Just replace it in Resources/English.lproj/

It's here.

NetworkShadow · Apr 10, 2003, 07:27 PM

Cool, I didn't like the interface it comes with.

megasad · Apr 10, 2003, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
I've modified the nib file from this to make it work with vlc 0.5.3. Just replace it in Resources/English.lproj/

It's here.

It's meant to look like this:

?!

WTF happened?

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 10, 2003, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by megasad:
It's meant to look like this:

?!

WTF happened?

You still need to install these, and then put my modified nib file over that. GL

megasad · Apr 10, 2003, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
You still need to install these, and then put my modified nib file over that. GL

D'oh-eth. Thank you.

brainchild2b · Apr 13, 2003, 11:30 PM

can you guys make the timer font way smaller? it's nasty big!

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 14, 2003, 02:02 AM

Originally posted by brainchild2b:
can you guys make the timer font way smaller? it's nasty big!

This is something simple you can do for yourself by opening the nib file.

brainchild2b · Apr 14, 2003, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
This is something simple you can do for yourself by opening the nib file.

I have to have developer tools for this or what program should I be opening the nib file with?

Cerbero · Apr 14, 2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by brainchild2b:
I have to have developer tools for this or what program should I be opening the nib file with?

Yeah, you'll need the developer tools.

Anderton · Aug 14, 2003, 12:15 PM

Anyone that have made some progress on customizing VLC Media player? Especially the slider..

How do i change the buttons, and how do i chanhe lenght of the "default" duration slider? (when i change the lenght in the .nib file it's getting messed up)

What do i do with this?

The VLC (0.6) controller in IB

Sorry, lot's of questions..
I'm not so used to IB.. So...

Cheers

The DJ · Aug 21, 2003, 12:23 PM

Wow guys. nice work

Actually we have been wanting to get a new interface for some time. Though this one was a huge improvement over the lack of a real interface earlier, it's definelty not professional.
However we lack true graphic artitst, so if someone could help out that would be wonderful and this all shows quite some promise.

If you want to change the icons, that's cool too. we just got new ones, but we are not satisfied about those either.
(remember the Apple guidelines and use the traffic cone since it's the official VideoLAN logo)

However some pointers for the real stuff.
- the interface will be used by 30000 people keep it a tad generic. We currently want a combo between iTunes and DVD player and then in a Panther style (flat buttons etc)

- keep in mind the playlist. the current one slides under the controller, but this has the nasty effect of not being able to resize the playlist (at least larger then the controller). We need a better solution, either in an iTunes like style or in it has to get it's own window (xmms style ?)

it will also have random/repeat etc. controls soon. keep those in mind as well.

- custom controls require custom programming of controls (sliders can be done however).

- we also want a mini controller (to show during pause in fullscreen for instance) mini means as small or preferred even smaller than the iTunes mini controller. a mini controller doesn't need a titlebar

- Don't use a background with elements drawn onto it. This makes it hard to reposition elements when this might be required.
every single element has to have it's own picture (multiple states etc)

- simplicity is key.

- we want previous/rewind, play/pause, stop, next/ff buttons and a way to show the playlist. When you can fit it in nicely a fullscreen button might be nice. The prefs button will probably go. A scrolling text area might be cool too (iTunes or xmms style i don't care).

- a nicer integration of the DVD specific control stuff would be nice. try to fit them in a drawer or something like that, so users of files are not bothered by useless controls.

I will take care of implementing everything, if I can just get some talented people to do the artwork please, i'm terrible at that.

Zimphire · Aug 21, 2003, 03:57 PM

I would LOVE to see a iTunes like VLC player. One that has the flat iTunes widgets.

neoTony · Aug 21, 2003, 10:02 PM

I might step up to this one. I'd like to see it appear somewhat like DVDPlayer 4.0 in Panther (which looks sweet!). I'll have a bash at it this weekend.

Zimphire · Aug 22, 2003, 12:50 AM

That would be cool

The DJ · Aug 22, 2003, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by neoTony:
I might step up to this one. I'd like to see it appear somewhat like DVDPlayer 4.0 in Panther (which looks sweet!). I'll have a bash at it this weekend.

Thank you so much, i would love to see some work.
you can always contact me via thedj at sourceforge.net for any questions or something.

DJ

Mediaman_12 · Aug 22, 2003, 11:54 AM

I may have a go too, Holiday Week end here. I will have a dig around the net and see if I can find pic's of real world DVD remotes for some inspiration. Would the background have to be brushed or can you do some sort of 'Audion' style custom shaped background (I am NOT thinking 'funky' shapes, don't worry).

The DJ · Aug 22, 2003, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Mediaman_12:
I may have a go too, Holiday Week end here. I will have a dig around the net and see if I can find pic's of real world DVD remotes for some inspiration. Would the background have to be brushed or can you do some sort of 'Audion' style custom shaped background (I am NOT thinking 'funky' shapes, don't worry).

Well, anything is allowed, as long as it 'feels' like a mac application and not alienates 'beginner' users.

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 02:19 PM

I was going to say, any GOOD theme/scheme/skin/appearance will NEED cooperation with the (DJ) programmer.

if you looked at mine, I do have custom shaped buttons, but they overlap, even if they dont look like it. And the depressed state of the buttons can't be customized in just IB.

-Owl

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 04:22 PM

What I have so far:

I am wanting some feedback before I continue.

I could make it brushed very quickly.

Missing anything? I know there was a scrubber bar in VLC, but the DVD played don't have it. So I did not include one.

Opinions?

I am thinking optional looks might need to be considered

-Owl

Peter · Aug 22, 2003, 04:24 PM

omfg
Thats freaking awesome! gimme gimme gimme!

TheIceMan · Aug 22, 2003, 05:17 PM

OwlBoy:
Wow, I like it. But what about making it a little more "raised" instead of flat, and adding some polish/reflection on it to make it shine. Imagine the "metallic Black" on a sports car. I guess that's what I'm picturing. Like the BBX Mercury Safari Skin by Max.

jagededge · Aug 22, 2003, 05:48 PM

I like that OwlBoy, but maybe add more traditional plastic buttons, with a sharp, clear shine to it. And also maybe cleaning up the edges on that display thing.

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by TheIceMan:
OwlBoy:
Wow, I like it. But what about making it a little more "raised" instead of flat, and adding some polish/reflection on it to make it shine. Imagine the "metallic Black" on a sports car. I guess that's what I'm picturing. Like the BBX Mercury Safari Skin by Max.

Hmmm...

or

Originally posted by jagededge
I like that OwlBoy, but maybe add more traditional plastic buttons, with a sharp, clear shine to it. And also maybe cleaning up the edges on that display thing.

Well, right now they are "Darker" versions of what iTunes, DVD player, and Quicktime Player use in Panther. (The buttons)

I agree about the info area, I will work on smoothing it out.

-Owl

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 06:12 PM

Smoothed out the display area.

-Owl

jagededge · Aug 22, 2003, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:

That looks much better on the display. And I realize they're supposed to be darker, but they still look a little blurry. I'm just asking if you can make that shine in it the buttons a little crisper.

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 06:35 PM

Originally posted by jagededge:
That looks much better on the display. And I realize they're supposed to be darker, but they still look a little blurry. I'm just asking if you can make that shine in it the buttons a little crisper.

Ah! ok, sorry about that.

Sooo right, thanks for the tip. And welcome to the forums!

-Owl

OwlBoy · Aug 22, 2003, 06:56 PM

Is the newest incarnation. The feedback is great!

-Owl

mrtew · Aug 22, 2003, 07:01 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:
Ah! ok, sorry about that.

Sooo right, thanks for the tip. And welcome to the forums!

That's great! I wouldn't even cringe every time VLC started up if it looked like that! Can't wait for a release!

exca1ibur · Aug 22, 2003, 07:03 PM

catsank · Aug 22, 2003, 07:07 PM

Nice work OwlBoy :) same sentiments as Tewksbury.

quandarry · Aug 22, 2003, 07:36 PM

i like this one better...it's less confusing.

quandarry · 08:21 PM

actually...get rid of the bubble buttons and this is a mighty fine starting point...add a drawer on the bottom for lesser used controls and even a display area and other groovy stuff...

remember this? i thought this looked jammy! [that means groovy, zimphire]
[ignore the equalizer]