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NetworkShadow · 08:43 PM

Here's my (and mike's) super smooth, shiny, dark theme!

Edit:
First screen shot....

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Ok i make a mockup that shows more of the theme and made a few adjustments. I am also going to make a lighter version of it latter to address the carbon apps black text problem, but here's what I'd want it to look like if I could do it all dark. (I've still got to make a few of the buttons but you'll get the idea)

I also know some of you didn't like the title bar in my first mockup, so I made a few ideas. I know they aren't that good yet, but it's a start:

My first mockup:

Feedback would be helpful. And if anyone would be interested in helping make it, plz let me know. Also an icon set to match would be sweet if any of you icon guys are interested.

Dex13 · Apr 11, 2003, 08:36 PM

Don't really like the other title bars.

Sage · Apr 11, 2003, 08:50 PM

The only suggestion that I have is to make everything a bit "crisper" (ie: like the transition from the buttons in Puma to the buttons in Jaguar... they're noticably flatter and less fuzzy)

Still, awesome job!

NetworkShadow · Apr 11, 2003, 08:54 PM

The fuzziness is due to the jpg web compression, I wasn't happy about that. I might post some pig or gif images for better color.

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 11, 2003, 09:06 PM

What was wrong with the other thread?

NetworkShadow · Apr 11, 2003, 09:32 PM

If you really care that much, the old topic was inactive right before I posted this new topic and I was going to let the old one die. I don't see any problem with posting new mockups in a new topic...

It's not causing anyone any pain is it? And I'm deeply sorry if it has to you.

mrbiiggy2 · Apr 11, 2003, 09:41 PM

It's annoying to see a new thread that is redundant and doesn't need to be here. Instead, you should have just replied to the other one (wasn't only like the 10th thread down!?), and anyone who would've actually cared about this theme in the first place would've seen the new post. That's normally how things work.

Patcarla · Apr 11, 2003, 10:20 PM

Whatever...
I like it overall but I find it a bit too dark..May be you could lighten the blue just a bit..I know that you theme is supposed to be " dark" but sill...

Patcarla · Apr 11, 2003, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by mrbiiggy2:
It's annoying to see a new thread that is redundant and doesn't need to be here. Instead, you should have just replied to the other one (wasn't only like the 10th thread down!?), and anyone who would've actually cared about this theme in the first place would've seen the new post. That's normally how things work.

Don't ever go to the powerbook forum then.. redundant threads are really really frequents..

Mike S. · Apr 12, 2003, 12:02 AM

I like it, like someone said in the original thread, it's kind if Knight Riderish

It seems to me that the light source on the tabs and buttons are incomplete or uneven.

On the titlebar the light is consistent and even across the top of the bar while the buttons and tabs have more of an oval light shape that ends prematurely it just seems inconsistent to me somehow but then I'm no artist...

Perhaps it would look better if the light was more balanced across them or pushed further out to their edges?

I guess it's just something I'd have to see to know if it was an improvement or not.

Then again, it's more likely I don't know what I'm talking about

On the titlebar coloration, I like the smooth gradient in the middle image over the "wells" of the other two.

smeger · Apr 12, 2003, 12:27 AM

Looking good. To be honest, I still like the original mockup the most. The titlebar looks smooth & crisp in that one.

NetworkShadow · Apr 12, 2003, 01:15 AM

Originally posted by smeger:
Looking good. To be honest, I still like the original mockup the most. The titlebar looks smooth & crisp in that one.

It's the very same title bar in the new mockup, it's the gray background and the image quality that make it less crisp.

Thanks! I'll try to take your input and improove the design.

Ratspittle · Apr 12, 2003, 04:59 AM

people will pick your theme idea to death if you let them....I have seen it happen before...personally, it looks like the best theme I have seen so far. Expect to get the " a little lighter", "the title bar should be 3 pixels less rounded", and " the gloss reflection on the title bar is too far up and to the right" type responses...
You can please all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time (yes, I know the original saying is "fool" but I think this applies)...just go with what you like, taking in account the technical limitations, such as black text. Good luck.
great idea.
RS

wigglywoo · Apr 12, 2003, 05:05 AM

The first and second title bars are nice, not keen on the third.

Hi I'm Mike · Apr 12, 2003, 09:51 AM

hit me up on aim if you have it.. or email me at mike at trizera dot com to tell me any other services you might talk on. we could throw designs back and forth.. i for one think we could come up with a nice way to combat the black text in non carbon apps so that it is viewable. also the scroll arrows should probably have a half circle indentation to take the circle scroll.. but we can talk about everything if you wanna talk to me more.

NetworkShadow · Apr 13, 2003, 02:44 PM

Will do Mike, I just sent you an email a few days ago though, I'm not sure if you've gotten it.

Thanks for the more positive feedback! I'll do my best to make this a great theme.

NetworkShadow · Apr 16, 2003, 01:07 AM

Just to let you all know the theme is in the works thanks to Hi I'm Mike! It's a bit lighter now and is looking good. Keep an eye out for it!

Brien · Apr 16, 2003, 10:17 AM

Looks nicer... keep the all black title bar.

Dace · Apr 16, 2003, 10:38 AM

I prefer this new dark theme from Izawa:

Can't wait for it to be release.

bOOzo · Apr 16, 2003, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
I prefer this new dark theme from Izawa:

Can't wait for it to be release.

God damn! That is so nice..!!

Proves that he's still the king of OS X themes

smeger · Apr 16, 2003, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
I prefer this new dark theme from Izawa:

Can't wait for it to be release.

I say "GawdAMMM!!!"

Thass some groovy shizznat!

Dace · Apr 16, 2003, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by bOOzo:
Proves that he's still the king of OS X themes

When was there ever any doubt?

Izawa rules.

NetworkShadow · Apr 16, 2003, 01:36 PM

WOW didn't see that one yet! I'll be watching his site now: http://www.desktopper.net/izawa/

Zimphire · Apr 16, 2003, 02:18 PM

Nice reminds me of the theme that was supposed to come with OS 8, But better.

Not sure if I would use it or not, too flashy for me.

Brien · Apr 16, 2003, 02:44 PM

Wow! That's a nice theme. Izawa rulez!

NetworkShadow · Apr 16, 2003, 03:40 PM

Looks a bit like a windows theme though.... The buttons could use work. The Apple menu is the best part though.

NetworkShadow · Apr 16, 2003, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by bOOzo:
God damn! That is so nice..!!
Proves that he's still the king of OS X themes

No you and swiz are, I think you both have nicer looking themes. Tux and BBX are better.

bOOzo · Apr 16, 2003, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
No you and swiz are, I think you both have nicer looking themes. Tux and BBX are better.

I appreciate that you think so, but I consider Iza to be the true OS X theme king. He has only made unique themes, he changes EVERY single UI elements (take a peek at his Extras.rsrc files), keeps them up-to-date and he has such extensive knowledge of OS X. He was the first to change the boot progressbar, for example.

And.. um, BBX is just a port

And, yeah the Apple menu look is awsome. If the x-+ button have the same effect for mouse-over that would be awsome!

Hi I'm Mike · Apr 16, 2003, 05:21 PM

So who all wishes Dude man could speak english and tell us more on how he does what he does?

They are always the first to do things, anyways is this the post for Iza or Dark Glass?

LeeG · Apr 18, 2003, 04:15 PM

Any idea when this new Iza theme will be available? Sorry to distract from the dark glass (which is bad@ss in its own right), but I agree - that dark Iza theme is the dank sh|t people are askin' fo'!!

Lee

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 19, 2003, 03:35 AM

Dark Glass---Bring it on! Anxiously awaiting the use of this sexxy babe of a theme....

Now that theme from Izawa? BRING IT (Period). I want that one too. Max, you maybe correct that he has extensive knowledge--but you Swiz, Dace, Carbon, and the rest of you are doing a faboulous job.

Thanks Again.

Lyric OS 13.0

PS: Which Menu Bar is Dark Glass going to utilize?

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 19, 2003, 03:43 AM

Not to distract from Dark Glass again, but rumor has it that the theme that Izawa has created was based off of Alumite X. It should be out in the next 7-10 days, according to the site. (desktopper.net)

Lyric OS 13.0

NetworkShadow · Apr 19, 2003, 07:38 PM

Well I look forward to trying that theme.

Dark Glass os coming along nicely. We'll keep you posted of when it's ready for release. And maybe get a few more preview screens up soon

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 20, 2003, 02:06 AM

NShadow--

When Dark Glass is complete will there be other flavors? I would be apt to try a Red/green/graphite variation... Just a small request...But nice work on this so far.

Lyric OS 13.0

Hi I'm Mike · Apr 20, 2003, 07:09 PM

First screen shot....

Click image to view large.

Patcarla · Apr 20, 2003, 07:15 PM

Originally posted by Hi I'm Mike:
First screen shot....

Click image to view large.

Wow!! Nice Job Mike..

NetworkShadow · Apr 20, 2003, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by Lyric OS 13.0:
NShadow--

When Dark Glass is complete will there be other flavors? I would be apt to try a Red/green/graphite variation... Just a small request...But nice work on this so far.

Lyric OS 13.0

Yup, I plan on all those colors if the blue goes over well with everyone.

Mike, great work! The new buttons I made seem to help a lot, other than a bit of work on the button masks I think it's going great! By the way could you send me that font so I can make the log-in, boot panel, and desktop pics?

bOOzo · Apr 21, 2003, 02:05 AM

Looking good

One sugegstions to Mike - Use fake transparency for the Finder view, path and back/forward buttons and you wont get those jagged edges.

Hi I'm Mike · Apr 21, 2003, 02:16 AM

Originally posted by bOOzo:
Looking good

One sugegstions to Mike - Use fake transparency for the Finder view, path and back/forward buttons and you wont get those jagged edges.

done did

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 27, 2003, 02:47 AM

Dark Glass---

A Very dark, almost sensual theme. I can't wait!

Lyric OS 13.0

NetworkShadow · Apr 27, 2003, 03:00 AM

I'm running the beta and can't wait to get it out.

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 27, 2003, 04:56 AM

Sweet Dood!

I can't wait either...

Lyric OS 13.0
Live for the Moment.

NetworkShadow · Apr 27, 2003, 06:03 PM

Here's the beta I'm running: http://awguilab.ambitiouslemon.com/i...ss_screen2.jpg
It's missing a few things, but looking good. Mike has a latter version that should be close to done.

Lyric OS 13.0 · Apr 28, 2003, 01:20 AM

The beta looks sweet. How many variations are there going to be originally?

Lyric OS 13.0

NetworkShadow · Apr 28, 2003, 01:40 AM

Just the blue for now, if it's popular we'll try a few more colors.

videian28 · Apr 30, 2003, 09:16 AM

looking forward to this definatly

NetworkShadow · Apr 30, 2003, 01:44 PM

Happy to her. ^^

Well latest news is the tabs are done, so just a few things to go.

Hi I'm Mike · Apr 30, 2003, 04:58 PM

Well I started on the 13th of this month, it is the 30th today. The theme has just tweeks to go now. So 3-4 days about. You do the math, this one was fast.

NetworkShadow · May 1, 2003, 01:36 AM

Well we got on http://www.resexcellence.com under the theme news.

NetworkShadow · May 5, 2003, 10:50 PM

Just redesigned the theme site: http://awguilab.ambitiouslemon.com/