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I'mDaMac · 08:01 PM

Here is the last preview before the release:

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I've decided to split the Panther Theme into Panther and Panther Pro and started this thread to direct all related Panther Pro discussion here. Panther will be updated to v.1.2 and Panther Pro will be released at v.1.0. I've made a few minor changes and got the Safari buttons finished. A few more tweaks and I'm done.

Look for a possible release this weekend (I want to get this out of the way before SIGGRAPH). So go ahead and post any comments and I'll keep them in mind for future releases but as it stands now this is pretty much how the final will look.

Edit: PantherPro is now available. You can download it here, or click on my sig.

silverghost · Jul 25, 2003, 06:01 AM

wow, now this theme just might make me switch from ssstudiopro. cant wait.

love the menu bar!

aloha

iFix Rene · Jul 25, 2003, 06:56 AM

VERY nice... lets have it!!

as2 · Jul 25, 2003, 07:54 AM

Nice.. Real Nice.

Me wants it.

Patcarla · Jul 25, 2003, 08:21 AM

Very Nice

Can't wait to try it.

delete · Jul 25, 2003, 09:27 AM

Nice.

IronPen · Jul 25, 2003, 10:18 AM

Beautiful! Will the theme include those cool icons?

iFix Rene · Jul 25, 2003, 11:02 AM

the icons you can already download
from http://www.iconfactory.com

will it include that spiffy desktop though?

unlinear · Jul 25, 2003, 12:02 PM

why is the finder background beige? it's the only non-grey in the whole damn theme =)

i want it to be grey. if possible.

zachs · Jul 25, 2003, 12:06 PM

Very nice! I want it now!

Slayer-X · Jul 25, 2003, 01:20 PM

It looks great! I eagerly await its release.

Also, the brushed metal looks awesome. It isn't so brushed looking as it is just metallicy looking. I would love to see Max do a version of Brushed with this style metal all over. hint hint hint.

OzarkMtn · Jul 25, 2003, 03:31 PM

I think the finder background provides a nice contrast, leave it the way it is.

wigglywoo · Jul 25, 2003, 04:20 PM

The perfect example of what the Panther graphite setting in the system prefs should look like. This theme has the G5 Pro look Apple needs as an aqua alternative.

quandarry · 07:21 PM

steve jobs should have a boo at this'n...maybe he'll get the hint...it's a beauty!

edit: have a boo=have a look [peak, gander, etc...]

Zimphire · Jul 25, 2003, 05:52 PM

What's a boo?

digitaljames · Jul 25, 2003, 06:58 PM

Anticipation of a great new theme coming out is up there with G5's shipping......

mrtew · Jul 25, 2003, 11:59 PM

I love the theme! And I like that desktop picture too! Can we have it now???

Mike S. · Jul 26, 2003, 12:35 AM

I haven't installed a theme in a while (the new brushed tempted me but I didn't want to install Metalfizer) but this will probably have me launching Theme Changer once more.

It's darker than Aqua but not as dark as SS Studio Pro. I guess you were going for a color match to the G5 image?

I also agree that the textured appearance has a nice look to it and the desktop picture matches well.

What do the menus look like?

catsank · Jul 26, 2003, 10:46 AM

This is the Saddest shade of grey I have seen in a while... Making you sadO's who install it the most conservative bunch of GUI cronies on the planet...

SS pro style 'Gun-metal grey' rules -

http://sp.fotologs.net/users/c/h/i/l...1054197084.jpg
To see the very dirty pigeons rating of this theme click the link.

Macanoid · Jul 26, 2003, 11:45 AM

yawn!!!

I bet both your age and IQ match the size of your shoes!

iFix Rene · Jul 26, 2003, 12:40 PM

yes, what a sorry sonnofa...

I guess he made some themes to show
for himself??

catsank · Jul 26, 2003, 01:19 PM

The T-shirt says 'yuck - fou' - meaning I don't like it but not really diss'ing the maker - just think it's the most boring aqua theme I've seen in a long while - and alotta you guys with high IQ's are really boring and unimaginative !
-HoHum

mrtew · Jul 26, 2003, 02:23 PM

The boring themes get a lot less criticism than the 'imaginative' ones. Sad but true. This theme isn't very imaginative at all. but it's so darned beautiful that I bet it becomes very popular and well loved.

One question.... are all the screenshots posted so far the 'Graphite' variation? I was wondering if the traffic lights are full color in the 'Blue' version or if they are grey? And what about the blue scrollbars? They are gone aren't they?

Modro · Jul 26, 2003, 02:24 PM

Subtle, I like it. The theme fits in perfectly with Apple's pro hardware, without the candy colored look of standard aqua.

Very, very nice.

I absolutely love the new brushed metal that you have implemented. It is much simpler than the standard brushed metal, while maintaining the gradient that gives it depth.

It looks really nice.

As soon as this theme becomes available, it will be pushing smoothstripes off of my iBook.

I'mDaMac · Jul 26, 2003, 04:13 PM

Originally posted by Slayer-X:
It looks great! I eagerly await its release.

Also, the brushed metal looks awesome. It isn't so brushed looking as it is just metallicy looking. I would love to see Max do a version of Brushed with this style metal all over. hint hint hint.

I didn't imagine that as many people would like the metal texture as much as they have. I had thought about basing an entire theme on the appearance but I don't believe it is possible with the way carbon apps stretch their textures. If you'd like as much metal as possible just download metallifizer and have at it

I'mDaMac · Jul 26, 2003, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by wigglywoo:
The perfect example of what the Panther graphite setting in the system prefs should look like. This theme has the G5 Pro look Apple needs as an aqua alternative.

Thanks that was what I was shooting for. I personally wanted a GUI that gets out of the way and isn't so garish that it distracts me from the task at hand.

Macanoid · Jul 26, 2003, 04:23 PM

and judging from the screenshots you succeeded totally

I'mDaMac · Jul 26, 2003, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by catsank:
This is the Saddest shade of grey I have seen in a while... Making you sadO's who install it the most conservative bunch of GUI cronies on the planet...

SS pro style 'Gun-metal grey' rules -

http://sp.fotologs.net/users/c/h/i/l...1054197084.jpg
To see the very dirty pigeons rating of this theme click the link.

Simply, if you don't like it don't use it. Any themes that I make (or attempt to make) will be themes that I would use myself. I find that the "imaginative" themes you speak of usually get changed back to Aqua after a day or two. If users switch to PantherPro and forget about it then I've accomplished my mission.

silverghost · Jul 26, 2003, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by I'mDaMac:
Thanks that was what I was shooting for. I personally wanted a GUI that gets out of the way and isn't so garish that it distracts me from the task at hand.

i have to agree the more eye candy a theme has the more i seem to get distracted from my work. from what i seen so far this theme not only looks good, it doesnt seem like my eyes will wander from my work. very cool!!

hope its released later this weekend.

aloha

I'mDaMac · Jul 26, 2003, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by mrtew:
The boring themes get a lot less criticism than the 'imaginative' ones. Sad but true. This theme isn't very imaginative at all. but it's so darned beautiful that I bet it becomes very popular and well loved.

One question.... are all the screenshots posted so far the 'Graphite' variation? I was wondering if the traffic lights are full color in the 'Blue' version or if they are grey? And what about the blue scrollbars? They are gone aren't they?

No this is the "Blue" version. Yes, all traces of Blue are gone (if you find any after its released let me know). There is a way to differentiate the "Blue" and "Graphite" variations though, but you'll have to use the theme to find out what that is.

I'mDaMac · Jul 26, 2003, 04:38 PM

Thanks everyone for the compliments, I hope this theme doesn't disappoint you all. Things are still looking good for a weekend release. The desktop pictured (as well as another based on the same look) will be included with the package. The resolution is perfect for those with 15" PB's. Let me know what resolutions those of you with Cinema Displays are using and I'll pick the most popular ones (two at the most) and try to make desktops for you available at a later date.

Slayer-X · Jul 26, 2003, 04:46 PM

Widescreen displays are 1440 x 900 for FP iMacs. I dunno if that is the same for Cinema Displays or not. But a widescreen version of that DP would be fabulous

digitaljames · Jul 26, 2003, 05:41 PM

The 20" Cinemas are 1680x1050 and the 23" ones are 1920x1200....

version · Jul 27, 2003, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by I'mDaMac:
Thanks that was what I was shooting for. I personally wanted a GUI that gets out of the way and isn't so garish that it distracts me from the task at hand.

It's looking like the first theme I'd consider keeping on. I really like it so far, great work.
I'm like you in a way, anything that is too distracting gets the boot after a few days, for me, an interface should fade into the background, be functional, but not distracting. I think that's why many high-end applications have a slightly darkened look to them. You're eyes tend to focus on the data, while the interface blends into the distance.

Thanks for all the work you're putting in, looking forward to it.

OzarkMtn · 01:09 PM

I'mDaMac,

Will there be a 1280 X 1024 version? It's for my Apple 17" LCD.

Don't mean to step on the Artist's creativity but what would be involved in using the "red underline" used in the DXB theme menus?

I'mDaMac · 08:08 PM

PantherPro is now available. You can download it here, or click on my sig. Please view the Read Me files. I will make desktops for other resolutions available at a later date.

mrtew · Jul 27, 2003, 08:20 PM

Sweet! I'm the first to install it! And I like it! ...except for the menus.... aak the stripes are back! (goes to fix them with themepark)

olorin15 · Jul 27, 2003, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by I'mDaMac:
PantherPro is now available. You can download it here, or click on my sig. Please view the Read Me files. I will make desktops for other resolutions available at a later date.

The download link on your website is broken!

OzarkMtn · 08:54 PM

Nice Job!!

Can you skin iTunes to match?

mrtew · Jul 27, 2003, 09:14 PM

The link looks fine to me.... You just have to ctrl-click and choose Download Link Target to Disk from the popup menu.

I fixed my menus to be stripe free!!! Wheeeeeee.....

OzarkMtn · Jul 27, 2003, 09:21 PM

mrtew,

What fonts are you using & what did you use to change them? Also, what icon set are you using?

OzarkMtn · Jul 27, 2003, 09:37 PM

I'mDaMac,

How do I color the finder windows, & what color did you use?

Haven't used themes in a long time & this has given me the bug to start customizing again!

Dace · Jul 27, 2003, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by OzarkMtn:
I'mDaMac,

How do I color the finder windows, & what color did you use?

Haven't used themes in a long time & this has given me the bug to start customizing again!

You don't customize OS X much do you ^_^ With an open and active Finder window go to View > Show View Options > Background: Color ...and then pick a color. You have to have the Finder window set as icon view, not as a list or column view; or else you'll see different options for each view.

mrtew · Jul 27, 2003, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by OzarkMtn:
mrtew,

What fonts are you using & what did you use to change them? Also, what icon set are you using?

That font is called Eyechart and I changed it with Silk 2.0.2 which is really great! My icons are collected from all over and half I made myself.

Macanoid · Jul 28, 2003, 02:13 AM

simply outstanding!!! What a great theme. One tiny flaw imho is the striped menues, so if those can be removed, I'd be ever so gratefull.

If no, this is still a brilliant theme

swiz · Jul 28, 2003, 02:22 AM

I for one ( and maybe the only one ) really like the striped menus.

quandarry · Jul 28, 2003, 02:53 AM

great job imdamac...

i also removed the menu stripes...

ps: how in the heck did you get the icons to slide out when opening the disk image...really neat! [that means cool...zimphire!]

version · Jul 28, 2003, 05:40 AM

Cheers, I'm DaMac, really good work. The background image is sweet, I've replaced my old favourite with it. The Pro interface has the right balance, between interesting enough, but not too distracting.

On another note, I really like what Apple have done in the Panther interface, the new toned down stripes, the colour changes, the new tabs, and the sunken wells; it's got something about it which just looks more professional, cleaner. I like thway the interface is heading, but no comment on Apple's brushed metal though.

bOOzo · Jul 28, 2003, 06:47 AM

Nice job

Apple is getting hard competition..

mrtew · Jul 28, 2003, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by swiz:
I for one ( and maybe the only one ) really like the striped menus.

You LIKE the stripes??? What a nerd :-] Ban the stripes!

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