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Originally posted by Mike S.:
Anyone want to second a cathode lit Apple in the corner? Things just feel weird without that little logo up in the corner :-)
I agree... something about themes that don't have the Apple logo up there just bug me. I kinda feel like there are just some things in the themes that should never be messed with... and that's the biggest one!
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Okay... putting back in the apple, and added some lights to the menu bar and scroller. Cathode v.0.2
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Originally posted by dragun415:
Okay... putting back in the apple, and added some lights to the menu bar and scroller.Cathode v.0.2
Looks really cool, but you need to work on the Apple a bit to make it recognizable... it's glowing a bit too much. Get some contrast in there and make a distinguishable edge to the Apple. Looks awesome otherwise.
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BTW... the font used in the mock up is from Andrew Childs Typography called DUMONT.... He's got some really cool pixel font sets... Dumont is FREE... his other sets run about $10.
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yeah, a little more work with the apple should to be done.
are you making a set of icons to go with it? i notice you have some in that window..
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those finder buttons are ugly.
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i like the buttons also... i love the old finder button instead of the apple!
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Originally posted by dragun415:
BTW... the font used in the mock up is from Andrew Childs Typography called DUMONT.... He's got some really cool pixel font sets... Dumont is FREE... his other sets run about $10.
link to the font http://www.glomerate.com/type/
nice lookin theme so far.
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I liked your idea1 better but I also liked the gradient used for idea2 with the finder buttons. I combined the two but gave the borders more definition as well as a soft glow effect for the button icons. I hope you like. i can post a psd for you to use, plus more help with resources if you like. ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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heres the obligatory omega comparison:
i bet its going to look like omega.
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Dude, Thanks... I like how your idea looks like its glowing horizontally between a bevel... Im gonna try to comp that up.
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Originally posted by dragun415:
Dude, Thanks... I like how your idea looks like its glowing horizontally between a bevel... Im gonna try to comp that up.
Here's a PSD
The Apple menu icon. Advice?
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Looks interesting. Will be great to see the final. Keep up the good work! ![Smilie](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/smile.gif)
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Originally posted by demograph68:
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The Apple menu icon. Advice?
Still too soft looking. Try a black Apple and put an inner glow on the edge, or a black Apple with an outer glow. It's just too small to do too many effects with at once, try for simple contrast. Even a plane white Apple with little or no glow would be nice.
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Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
Still too soft looking. Try a black Apple and put an inner glow on the edge, or a black Apple with an outer glow. It's just too small to do too many effects with at once, try for simple contrast. Even a plane white Apple with little or no glow would be nice.
I thought that.
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I see you're making changes to the mock-up image but is that indicative of changes being made to the theme or is this just a moving mock-up at this point?
The theme is really slick, kind of evil looking.
It's great and unique.
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I have many of the main elements in place and working in a pre-beta running as i update and add to complete the theme... at this rate... I might have a full beta by end of this weekend.
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Originally posted by demograph68:
I thought that.
That looks pretty good..
is it possible to make it glow or something when pressed?
[edit]this just came to me; for an elegant touch, just make the little apple stem glow instead of the whole apple..?
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Originally posted by Banghazi:
this just came to me; for an elegant touch, just make the little apple stem glow instead of the whole apple..?
Way ahead of you!
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Great to see that this theme building is so active. Way to go mate. ![Wink](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/wink.gif)
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i can't wait for this theme ![Stick Out Tongue](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/tongue.gif) it might actually replace my current favorite
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Originally posted by demograph68:
Way ahead of you!
u mean that's the button pressed, right, cuz i dont see the stem glowing
whatever it is, it looks pretty good ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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I don't know about the one on the right the left one is good if that is supposed to be pushed and un pushed then the right is push right?
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WOOOOOOW
Fantastic job!
can't wait!!!!!
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Originally posted by Banghazi:
u mean that's the button pressed, right, cuz i dont see the stem glowing
Umm...
Originally posted by Komisar:
I don't know about the one on the right the left one is good if that is supposed to be pushed and un pushed then the right is push right?
Good point... ![Hmm...](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/hmmm.gif)
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Dj thats a awesome but not cathody enough in my opinion
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i can't wait for this theme to be finished ![Big Grin](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/biggrin.gif)
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Edit: More contrast and sharpness as requested.
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i like this one more..
Originally posted by digitaljames:
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Originally posted by digitaljames:
OMG, I just caught a DJ screenie without HandelGotLig ![Big Grin](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/biggrin.gif)
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Demograph try having it have an outer glow instead of blurring it.... it makes it look weird when blurred
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Originally posted by Komisar:
Demograph try having it have an outer glow instead of blurring it.... it makes it look weird when blurred
Yah there's a fine line for contrast, and it's getting too soft again. A nice crisp Apple is better than a soft fuzzy one IMO.
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I think NightShadow's right... Im gonna go with a sharp apple. glowing on the roll over... I will have a beta for testing tomorrow, if anyone's interested in helping test? send me an email. [email protected].
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Originally posted by demograph68:
Edit: More contrast and sharpness as requested.
dunno about you guys, but that's the best I've seen so far..
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if thats when you click on the apple, then that looks good to me.
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now thats what im talking about!
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That's awesome Demograph... Could you post that PSD?
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This theme is coming out WAY better than SIRO. Good job man... now maybe I'll have an excuse for using a black theme.. this looks killer dude!
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AWESOME!!! Cant wait for this one! Good Job1 ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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That's excellent demograph68. Very nice. ![Wink](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/wink.gif)
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Looks hella good. ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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That looks absolutely incredible � the best-looking theme mockup I've ever seen, black and non-black! Those are some serious Photoshop skills. ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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I think it would look TONS better if the finder buttons didn't stand out so much.
Besides that, ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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Originally posted by demograph68:
Yo really goooood!!
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Originally posted by dragun415:
Could you post that PSD?
Link It still needs alot of work though.
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anything new going on with this theme? i'm really looking forward to it.
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Originally posted by Sage:
That looks absolutely incredible � the best-looking theme mockup I've ever seen, black and non-black! Those are some serious Photoshop skills.
Word to ya muthah
WTF? I mean, uhhh... yeah, I agree.
Anyway... I think this will be one of the rare dark themes that will be easy to use on a daily basis. It has all the makings of a beautifully crafted, consistent, classy theme.
Can't wait to use it! ![thumbs up](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/up.gif)
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Originally posted by crooner:
Can't wait to use it!
I'll probably procrastinate on this one guys... sorry. ![Frown](https://forums.macnn.com/images/smilies/oldschool/frown.gif)
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