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Dace
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Jan 7, 2004, 04:59 AM
 
- UPDATED: I modified this desktop, re-download and take a look. If you notice the change...great! If not, oh well, its just a minor change. -

Here's a desktop I made, take it or leave it.

Preview:


Download 1024x768
( Last edited by Dace; Jan 9, 2004 at 04:48 AM. )


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Dace  (op)
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Jan 9, 2004, 04:34 AM
 
Hmm, lots of views but no comments. Heres a desktop pack of all 5 iPod mini...artist's renditition though, so don't sue me if its not 100% accurate



Download all five desktops (1024x768)


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Jan 9, 2004, 05:14 AM
 
Originally posted by Dace:
Hmm, lots of views but no comments.
I guess that people wondered what the topic was about
     
Dace  (op)
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Jan 9, 2004, 06:06 AM
 
Originally posted by iNeusch:
I guess that people wondered what the topic was about
C'mmon gimme some attention. All I want is some feedback


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Jan 9, 2004, 06:19 AM
 
Originally posted by Dace:
C'mmon gimme some attention. All I want is some feedback
Want attention ? Make desktops with naked ladies
     
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Jan 9, 2004, 09:43 AM
 
Dace.. though i do like your desktop work, i have to wonder how functional they are.. You have left very little space for the dock, folders, or other items on the desktop (like widgets).. Maybe it's me, but i like to have some organization to mine..

     
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Jan 9, 2004, 09:47 AM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
Dace.. though i do like your desktop work, i have to wonder how functional they are.. You have left very little space for the dock, folders, or other items on the desktop (like widgets).. Maybe it's me, but i like to have some organization to mine..
Can you post a screen shot using that one ?
Looks cool
     
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Jan 9, 2004, 09:58 AM
 
Here ya go..

Screen Shot in use.

Let me know if you have any questions..
And thanks...
     
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Jan 9, 2004, 10:46 AM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
Here ya go..

Screen Shot in use.

Let me know if you have any questions..
And thanks...
Hehe Cool...


The wallpaper is nice but it's little bit small, maybe you can make a 1600*1200 version for us widescreen users...
     
iNeusch
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Jan 9, 2004, 11:25 AM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
Here ya go..

Screen Shot in use.

Let me know if you have any questions..
And thanks...
nice
good work !

could you make a photoshop template we could use on any desktop ?
that would be useful !
     
Dave-o�
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Jan 12, 2004, 09:29 AM
 
I have a template, the only problem is that it's quite a large file.. If you would like i could give out a simple set of directions for PS.. let me know..
     
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Jan 12, 2004, 09:34 AM
 
Originally posted by Dave-o�:
I have a template, the only problem is that it's quite a large file.. If you would like i could give out a simple set of directions for PS.. let me know..
sure of step by step guide to make the "zones" would be perfect
     
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Jan 12, 2004, 09:42 AM
 
Originally posted by iNeusch:
sure of step by step guide to make the "zones" would be perfect
     
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Jan 12, 2004, 10:30 AM
 
okay so i tried to make you guys & gals a small file to use.. it was 6.7 megs conpressed and stuffed

The best way to recreate what i have done is to get your desktop set up just the way you want and take a screen shot..

Open the screen shot in PS and set-up your guides, i left roughly 5 pixels around all the elements i wanted 'cut-out'.. Create paths for the 'cut-out' areas, makes it easier when you go to apply this look to a new desktop. Change the path to a selections and delete the areas.

Then i apply the layer effects Bevel & Emboss at about 3 px and soften around 4, and stroke with a dark color at 1 px.

You will need to make a drop shadow layer, scan line layer, and a white background layer.

Save and you're done.. pretty easy.. any question just ask..
     
   
 
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