View Full Version : Fluid - a skin concept...
At the request of a few, I am creating this thread so that my skin can someday see the light of day.
Fluid is not an official name for this skin, although it very well can be. I was recently inspired to continue developing this skin by djh’s, Xephyr skin. Coincidently, djh and I were both impressed by Smokeheads work on Clearity.
This is not a skin “yet”, simply my vision of what would make a good skin. I started to work on these, soon after Clearity was released, but many factor kept me from finishing it. My box died, my workload increased and the biggest factor of all, my coding skills are far too primitive.
My box is now up and running and I am back in love with XBMC. So here is what I expect to accomplish.
Will likely only be developed for widescreen displays (16:9) or at least initially.
It should feature a unique and simple navigation scheme
It will require your media cover art to be of fair resolution
http://64.182.9.1/fluid/fluid_01.png
http://64.182.9.1/fluid/fluid_01_alt1.png
http://64.182.9.1/fluid/fluid_02.png
http://64.182.9.1/fluid/fluid_03.png
http://64.182.9.1/fluid/fluid_04.png
Thanks once again to djh and all who participate in this thread.
verry nice mockups!
Love to see this come to life!
/Loving the grey blue combination of colours.
Really nice looking
Really cool. I like the colors and style.
I would be careful though about mixing dark-on-light text with light-on-dark text. That tends to create eyestrain.
really amazing!
this skin will be made into a reality no doubt :D
i'd buy a new TV just for this, hehe :P
looking good.. talk to Jezz_X, he will set you up on the skinning svn!
this looks class man, very professional!!!
Rand Al Thor
2007-09-16, 19:17
Very nice, looking forward to trying this one out!!
MPauley73
2007-09-16, 20:58
This is a great looking skin, I would use it instead of xTV...
skunkm0nkee
2007-09-16, 21:02
As I said before I think it looks great, I can't wait to see it in action!
Looks very good to me! Looking forward to an alpha ;-)
This is everything i've ever wanted in a skin! You definately have some talent there, i hope this skin makes it past the mockup stage!
;)
Devil,
Your first post has me a little confused.
Are you starting this or already have someone to code it?
If not, I would like to take a stab at this to get it off the ground as soon as possible.
This is my application for employment :rolleyes:
Thanks
elitegamer360
2007-09-19, 19:51
amazing skin I hope some one will help you code it :)
Devil,
Your first post has me a little confused.
Are you starting this or already have someone to code it?
If not, I would like to take a stab at this to get it off the ground as soon as possible.
This is my application for employment :rolleyes:
Thanks
I began some of it, didn't get it too far at the time. I am trying to organize the files so that I can share and collaborate with others, I will hit begin working on this shortly, skunkmonkee offered to lend his skills too! ;)
I began some of it, didn't get it too far at the time. I am trying to organize the files so that I can share and collaborate with others, I will hit begin working on this shortly, skunkmonkee offered to lend his skills too! ;)
Sounds like a plan. I will be waiting impatiently :oo:
Beeeeautiful. Really like the blue and gray. Will be anxiously awaiting the finished product. :nod:
KingJames
2007-09-21, 02:58
someone like to help him create a 4:3 version
i'm here to support this project.
like the blurb explains, this skin highly depends upon high resolution folder.jpg/poster images. i've also expressed my interest in a skin that really takes advantage of screen size when displaying posters.
i've already stopped using the small "tilted dvd box" images for my movies; i've started getting the really high resolution posters in hopes that there will be a skin that takes advantage of it.
unfortunately, i don't use library mode as much as others; but i hope the info button can bring up a screen similar to those 2 first mockups. i feel the image size in the 4th mockup could even be a bit larger and also proves that you don't even have to have text to point out what movie it is; it should all be understood from the poster.
i really do hope this skin becomes realized.
I like it... im useless at gfx but i have this working on my xbox now "just the video dialog" as it looks great.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/deanrparry/quickinfo.jpg
I like it... im useless at gfx but i have this working on my xbox now "just the video dialog" as it looks great.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/deanrparry/quickinfo.jpg
woe! C-Quel that is looking close! ;) I will have something to work on by the end of the work week (thurs or friday) it will be exciting to finaly see some progress on this idea.
Aenima99x
2007-10-03, 23:40
:cool: Amazing.....please don't let this skin idea slip into oblivion.
Nuka1195
2007-10-03, 23:50
Could you put a 3d dvd box behind the poster?
Well i don't have your gfx, fonts etc... so it is the best i can do for now <hint, hint>
tickehead
2007-10-04, 01:18
I just got a chubby...
Very elegant skin my friend... Excellent concept, its not just another regurgitation of another skin or plat form. (at least on the surface)
This is one I am going to be excited about!
Thanks,
Tickethead
MikeBeecham
2007-10-04, 10:40
Can I suggest (for the time being) that people dont start asking for things that may detract from theDeviL's original concept of the skin. No disrespect to anyone, but djh has not even finished taking Xephyr from alpha to beta and already people are modding it.
Again, no disrespect intended...it's a classic looking skin and I would hate to see this one 'pimped'...if you get what I mean!
Can I suggest (for the time being) that people dont start asking for things that may detract from theDeviL's original concept of the skin. No disrespect to anyone, but djh has not even finished taking Xephyr from alpha to beta and already people are modding it.
Again, no disrespect intended...it's a classic looking skin and I would hate to see this one 'pimped'...if you get what I mean!
I absolutely agree with this, I feel the skin has a very professional clean look to it, now to get it on my box.
tickehead
2007-10-05, 20:43
Can I suggest (for the time being) that people dont start asking for things that may detract from theDeviL's original concept of the skin. No disrespect to anyone, but djh has not even finished taking Xephyr from alpha to beta and already people are modding it.
Again, no disrespect intended...it's a classic looking skin and I would hate to see this one 'pimped'...if you get what I mean!
I agree, sometimes less is more...
I have seen many great looking skins come out lately that could have used the philosophy of "less is more"...
Sorry but I have loved this concept since you posted in the Xephyr thread.
Couldn't wait any longer.
Here's some working home screenies.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/screenshot000.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/screenshot001.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/screenshot003.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/screenshot004.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/screenshot005.jpg
Wow they look awesome ^^. I look forward to seeing updates :nod:
holy shit that looks sweet, can wait for this!!!
Looking great guys! Just suggesting you try to keep as true to the original mockups as possible (to be honest, the non-square cd images with the text overlay looks terrible).
If you need any help with content creation or skin tweaking I'd be happy to help, drop me a PM or email (in profile).
Good luck guys.
MikeBeecham
2007-10-07, 16:06
I would agree with grrowl on this. Also bear in mind that theDeviL has given permission for Fluid to be created by the team currently being formed. What this does mean, is that we could potentially have fluid being created twice...which seems a bit of a waste of time and resources.
Give it some thought, but how about putting your name on the list, rather than dfoing it all alone?
I didn't realize there was a team. I assumed nothing was being done yet.
I know the images I used are not as nice as Devil's, I was just getting the layout done for when he released the image sources. I also almost have the Showcase view complete.
Where do I sign up?
Has there been any progress by the "team"?
Thanks
MikeBeecham
2007-10-07, 19:36
Wir3d...if you look on these forums, there is a thread called "Let's make a difference to XBMC...all is explained in there"
:D
Got some of the showcase view done today.
Yes I know it's rough... Just working on the layout.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/showcase.jpg
Just want to chime in with some more support. I just caught up in this thread and skimmed through the "difference" thread. It seems Fluid might be the next XBMC coming? I'm rather excited if that's so.
You're also doing a good job so far Wir3d. I just have a question. I'm far from being a skin developer.
It's been said that we want to stay as true as possible to the original design. Is it going to be possible to get exactly what's in the mockups -- sharpness, gradients, and all? Or will the graphical design and/or coding be far too strenuous to achieve something like that? Will the Xbox/XBMC even be capable of displaying something like this?
Also, in that 5th and last mockup on the 1st page (I'm not sure what to call that View); how are you, theDeviL, or anyone thinking that's going to work? Will the selected movie box stay static in the middle of the screen? Or will that move left and right as well?
I can already kind of see that this is going to be a large job. So godspeed to all who is partaking in this project.
A note to skindevs: make sure there are enough room for strings (since the length differs between translations)
Like the concept. I think you need some new Icons though. Let me know if I can help. :grin:
[QUOTE=Wir3d;152218]Sorry but I have loved this concept since you posted in the Xephyr thread.
Couldn't wait any longer.
Looking great guys! Just suggesting you try to keep as true to the original mockups as possible (to be honest, the non-square cd images with the text overlay looks terrible).
If you need any help with content creation or skin tweaking I'd be happy to help, drop me a PM or email (in profile).
Good luck guys.
I know this comment is meant as critisism, but to be honest, I am quite content with Wir3d's work, he has consistently turned up what appears to be working versions of the mockups provided.
I would not discourage him from working on this, besides, looks I can take care of. Don't get me wrong, I understand where you are coming from. ;)
here are a few a left out...
http://www.vitalmarketing.com/fluid/fluid_05.png
http://www.vitalmarketing.com/fluid/fluid_06.png
After reading some of the feedback here i feel I need to refine what the skins navigation system is going to be, I want for all transitions and navigation to be, well for lack of better word "fluid".
I am not too certain as to what can be accomplished with XBMC's Current features. I might be wrong but the too main things I would like to see implemented are easing effects, and blurring effects.
In addition to my last post, I apologize for my lack of pressence, i had taken a trip on order to be out of my home during a renovation, and as expected people did not finish the jobon time, I have not had access to my machine until today.
to to cquel and skunk, how do you guys think think we should proceed? oh wait I am reading the "make a difference" thread.
Devil,
The first screen shot looks a little too much like xtv for my liking, If this is to become the next coming of xbmc I would like to see something a little different.
Second Screenshot looks sexy as hell. But I have concerns that the size of the covers will look poor if downloaded with the thumbs option. Got to love that electric blue halo around them though.
Keep bringing out those mocks.. Loving the work.. :D
Devil,
The first screen shot looks a little too much like xtv for my liking, If this is to become the next coming of xbmc I would like to see something a little different.
I agree, it was a variation of the very first one I posted...
I know this comment is meant as critisism, but to be honest, I am quite content with Wir3d's work, he has consistently turned up what appears to be working versions of the mockups provided.
I would not discourage him from working on this, besides, looks I can take care of. Don't get me wrong, I understand where you are coming from. ;)
here are a few a left out...
http://www.vitalmarketing.com/fluid/fluid_05.png
http://www.vitalmarketing.com/fluid/fluid_06.png
After reading some of the feedback here i feel I need to refine what the skins navigation system is going to be, I want for all transitions and navigation to be, well for lack of better word "fluid".
I am not too certain as to what can be accomplished with XBMC's Current features. I might be wrong but the too main things I would like to see implemented are easing effects, and blurring effects.
LOL your going to keep me busy aint ya :rofl:
I almost have the tiled view complete. This has been a bugger to do as I am trying to stay as close to your original layout as I can.
I am trying several things because I'm not able to figure out how single focus when using the tile option (panel).
Anyways should have some more screenshots this weekend. Damn work is getting in the way.
Rand Al Thor
2007-10-12, 03:38
@theDeviL
Personally I like the last images you posted immensely. I don't think it looks too much like xtv at all. I suggest you keep they screens you posted and maybe have an option to use other colors etc. I would hate to see these images go to waste. Cheers.
blazin_it_alwyz
2007-10-12, 06:33
Just wanted to say that this skin looks AWESOME, and if this is the new face for XBMC, then this would definitely be the start of something great.
The last 2 screenies that were just posted, they look good, but the 1st one DOES look kinda Apple/Xtv 'ish, though I absolutely love the 2nd screenie, and this is very much looking good so far.
As far as contributing, I have a little experience with the whole Adobe suite and designing, but probably nowhere near the talent you are looking for, so it might be best if I sit this one out, but great job guys keep it up.
is this skin going to work on 4:3?
MikeBeecham
2007-10-12, 14:28
I'm going to say it right now...I'm REALLY excited that we have wir3d on the team, and it looks like he's already sorted out a lot from what he has said. It's going to be an exciting time for XBMC, I hope...and I also hope that we can put an end to the nay-sayers and actually get this thing sorted.
I'm going to say it right now...I'm REALLY excited that we have wir3d on the team, and it looks like he's already sorted out a lot from what he has said. It's going to be an exciting time for XBMC, I hope...and I also hope that we can put an end to the nay-sayers and actually get this thing sorted.
I wasn't sure if you accepted me since I didn't get a reply :;):
It would be nice to have some images atleast the background images as mine are not very clean. Aside from that I plan on being up for a while tonight pounding away at these latest mockups.
Devil,
Any chance for a settings menu mockup or thoughts on how you would like it laid out?
Thanks
MikeBeecham
2007-10-13, 08:11
sorry wir3d mate...I was going to get back to you, but limited available time atm means I had to do what I coudl when I could
WOW...those last two mockups look freakin awsome...thats definatly the way the theme should be looking
Here's the latest...
Again my artwork is nowhere near Devil's quality so hopefully he will be kind enough to produce some :;):
Devil, I sent you a PM.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/showcase.png
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/showcase3d.png
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/tiled.png
I see a small issue with this.. Make sure all translations fit (eg: Library, etc... )
Other than that, great looking work :)
skunkm0nkee
2007-10-13, 21:20
Great work, looks fantastic!
good stuff man, cant wait untill you get some decent artwork to replace the current stuff.
keep it up !
I see a small issue with this.. Make sure all translations fit (eg: Library, etc... )
Other than that, great looking work :)
English fits :laugh:
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/videoinfo.png
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/darkvideoinfo.png
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff219/Billy_Mdsn/darkhome.png
MerDeNoms
2007-10-15, 07:20
Looking good!! Wi3rd, you're doing a great job on this, keep it up. Don't forget that you can change your icon size in advancedsettings.xml. I would try 512, but I'm sure it will slow down whatever animation you have going.
MidKnight
2007-10-15, 07:33
is this skin available to try out yet?
djdafreund
2007-10-16, 00:35
Looking good!! Wi3rd, you're doing a great job on this, keep it up. Don't forget that you can change your icon size in advancedsettings.xml. I would try 512, but I'm sure it will slow down whatever animation you have going.
I've personally noticed a lot of problems with a number of skins when having a large collection, and using 512x512. (IE-Missing icons and such, running into 0-1MEGS Freespace.) 384x834 so far is working fine, and doesn't come close to problems yet, having an average of 12-14MEGS Freespace at the least.
sjobbels
2007-11-06, 16:36
Wir3d, It looks really amazing! It's very simple and stylish. Is this skin now part of the mike beecham - Lets Make A Difference To Xbmc - project? or can we expect any news soon? Keep on the good work!
I don't want to take a piss on Wir3d, his artwork is great, but TheDevils is far far superiour if compared between the two, and I'd rather have you guys stick with that.
sjobbels
2007-11-13, 17:41
I don't want to take a piss on Wir3d, his artwork is great, but TheDevils is far far superiour if compared between the two, and I'd rather have you guys stick with that.
I forgot to give the compliments to TheDevils as well... I'm sorry :shocked:
looks amazing, i hope it comes to fruition :)
elitegamer360
2007-11-21, 20:16
I don't want to take a piss on Wir3d, his artwork is great, but TheDevils is far far superiour if compared between the two, and I'd rather have you guys stick with that.
Agreed I want the Devils SKin lol.:nod:
ProfXavier
2007-12-06, 00:48
mh.. which fonts are you using in this skin?
ProfXavier
2007-12-08, 00:05
PLZ !!! Which font are you using? :((
really amazing skin!!!
beautiful!!!
Which font are you using in the first post in text "BROUSE YOUR MOVIES"???
Thx
is there any progress with this skin ? i mean it looks gorgeous :D
PLZ !!! Which font are you using? :((
it's a combination of few, the main 2 are modified version of Gotham and Din. << google is your best friend.
sjobbels
2008-01-22, 20:57
theDevil, are you still working on this skin? Or is this skin now part of the mike beecham - Lets Make A Difference To Xbmc - project? or can we expect any news soon? Keep on the good work!
MikeBeecham
2008-02-07, 00:52
Further update:
Things are moving along nicely at the moment....ideas are turning into material, and the skin is being made. Dont expect it too soon though as we still have a lot of work to do. I have a lot of very talented individuals working to make this a reality, and it's happening.
I cant go into details as to what has been done and what has not been done, but suffice it to say that I dont think you'll be disappointed.
We'll keep you posted as we go!
Cheers
Wonderfull because that skin is, with lack for another word, just beutifull :)
agathorn
2008-02-07, 01:17
Will be interesting to see.
The original Fluid concept work was a big inspiration for Fusion.
Any chance of a sneak peek? just an appetite wetter perhaps? ;)
MikeBeecham
2008-02-22, 18:29
geeba....whilst we thank you for your interest, it was a considered decision to keep it out of the public eye until release. Of course, we would be lying if we didnt say that we wanted to keep it under wraps, in order to create a 'wow' response when released.
However, we also wanted to respect the forum moderators, etc, by not giving way to loads and loads of 'Fluid' threads starting off, especially as nothing is going to be released for a while.
Hope you understand, but we really dont want to start posting screens here and there.
Mike
Still keep checking back to this one! Sorry Mike!! :laugh:
Cant wait for a peek! really hoping for classy looks/sounds and features!! which I'm sure it will be all of these!! :nod:
Can't wait for this one! Need any more peeps? - will definitely be looking for a 4:3 version when it comes out :nod:
theDevil, are you still working on this skin? Or is this skin now part of the mike beecham - Lets Make A Difference To Xbmc - project? or can we expect any news soon? Keep on the good work!
hi sj, I'm a little late, and by little i mean "way" late, but to answer your q? no i'm no longer on this project. It didn't work out but mike and the rest of the team will surely put something very special together, rest assured ;)
Any news on the current state of this amazing looking skin? And an alpha release date prediction maybe?
WOW, this skin looks like it may helm the TOP spot on the skins list TOP 10... IF IT EVER SEES THE LIGHT OF DAY!!!
How is it coming along DEVIL dude?
Oh, one thing, most of the pictures in your previous posts are dead... wish i could see more... but i'll be keeping an eye on this space...
think the title screen should have a little more bling... maybe the option of putting backdrops in the background... just an idea... backdrops always make a title screen look smarter and more impressive...
skunkm0nkee
2008-06-21, 01:15
It's coming and it's not too far off now :grin:
Oh, one thing, most of the pictures in your previous posts are dead... wish i could see more... but i'll be keeping an eye on this space...
think the title screen should have a little more bling... maybe the option of putting backdrops in the background... just an idea... backdrops always make a title screen look smarter and more impressive...
please don't do this... >_<
please don't do this... >_<
What's the problem if it's optional?
MikeBeecham
2008-06-21, 09:29
It's not what he's asking for...it's that he's asking period. This is the very reason why we've never posted on the forums. We dont want it spammed with "can I have this" or "you should really make sure it's got that" and even "if you dont have this you're contradicting the reason for the skin".
The skin is not far off now, Devil is no longer part of the creating team, and it really looks nothing like the original blue images you've seen.
Thanks
Sorry... didn't mean to imply i was requesting BACKDROPS as an essential... whatever the developement team puts in it, ill be happy... it'll just be a cool option... give us SKIN FANATICS something to play with... but its not essential... and definately not a request...
Good to hear its not far off... I'm very READY!!! LOL!!!... can we espect some new IMAGES of what it looks like now any time soon... that would be superb!
The skin is not far off now, Devil is no longer part of the creating team, and it really looks nothing like the original blue images you've seen.
I'm not going to ask why, but does this mean theDevil's concept isn't in development anymore? An idea is forming.
I second DJH's question... really liked theDevil's concept... what's different imagewise?
MikeBeecham
2008-06-23, 20:36
what does it matter? You'll see when it's released!
Dunc..we can talk offline about this if you want.
fair enough... i'll give it a wait... but dude, my mouth's watering... really forward to this bitch of a skin!
no news??? or is Fluid turning into gas?
RockDawg
2008-06-28, 20:37
no news??? or is Fluid turning into gas?
What don't you understand? They don't want to talk about it and they'll tell us what they want when they want and they've repeatedly requested we not ask about it. Let it go!!!
What don't you understand? They don't want to talk about it and they'll tell us what they want when they want and they've repeatedly requested we not ask about it. Let it go!!!
Oh lord... ur a bit ovberworked, aren't you... this thread has been a dead shell for awhile... what little input the skins creators get from the public, shows that people are still interested in what they are doing...
So, calm down... take a stress pill... and chill... they'll tell me what they need to tell me...
Seriously, be a proper fan, and keep the creation team revved up!!!
The general concept is they are doing it how they want and don't want feedback from the public until its finished. They are getting close to being done as mike has said and you can see / talk / praise / complain when that time comes.
Trust me Ive seen it its nice and worth the wait and even though its different to the original images in this thread its still very smooth looking
Oh lord... ur a bit ovberworked, aren't you... this thread has been a dead shell for awhile... what little input the skins creators get from the public, shows that people are still interested in what they are doing...
So, calm down... take a stress pill... and chill... they'll tell me what they need to tell me...
Seriously, be a proper fan, and keep the creation team revved up!!!
Being a proper fan is one thing. That would involve saying things like "Looking forward to this" and "can't wait". It doesn't involve saying things like "no news or is Fluid turning into gas?"
RockDawg was correct in chewing you out a little bit, since this thread hasn't been "a dead shell for awhile". Within the past week they've said it's close and that people should stop pushing for screenshots/updates/etc.
More importantly, when they release it will most likely be in an entirely new thread so there's absolutely no point in continuing to bump this thread. Be patient. It'll be out once it's done and you can praise them all you want at that time.
:)
MikeBeecham
2008-06-29, 11:00
May I just suggest something for a second? We've been working on this project in the background for almost 10 months now. We've worked hard and we've worked true to what we felt our vision was.
The last thing we want is to release the skin right in the middle of an argument on the forums about where this project is.
Can I just politely ask that no-one posts anything further into this thread? I would really like to be able to release this in a few weeks into an environment where people are looking forward to it, not shouting at each other!!!
I'm really pleased about the anticipation, and can confirm that in about 2 weeks we will be posting a 'teaser' thread for people to post in...this will include a small number of screenshots.
Until that time, however, lets keep the back-and-forth down to a minimum if we can.
Thanks muchly.
Mike
I humbly apologise... I never started an argument though... I sincerely got hammered by the Dawg of Rock because of a comment that completely didn't mean anything remotely ILL (not everyone using XBMC is from the USA, so english could be misinterpreted as easily as it be written)... but yet again, I do apologize...
Never meant to stir the pot! Just want you guys to know WE'RE ALL STILL MADLY KEEN on FLUID!!!
Given the teaser screenshots I'm fully confident that what the designers deem finished will be a kick ass skin.
Can't wait. Good luck with the development :)
johnny utah
2008-07-30, 18:16
Can someone please clarify...
Is Fluid is a whole new skin/dev project?
Or did it become the soon to be released in August "Media Stream"??
I love the look of both...but would really, really, love to see Fluid come to life!
I especially love the light, crisp, and clean home view with the CD and the reflective blue showcase view (with the large covers). I haven't seen that kind of gloss on any other skins :)
Hopefully it's still being worked on? Thanks devs!
johnny utah
The original concept has evolved from those visuals to what has become MediaStream. We have adapted the skin to what you will soon see and hopefully use to ensure usability and fluidity built on the back of the capabilities of XBMC as it is at present along with the hardware capabilities of the Xbox itself.
Hope that helps.
D
johnny utah
2008-07-30, 23:34
ah ok...makes sense now. thanks forthe reply...looking forward to using the teams new skin! :nod:
Nice!Love the look and color.Any chance there will be a backdrop options?
skunkm0nkee
2008-07-31, 10:12
Yep, there sure will be
very cool... any option for that monkee of urs to start doing some cooler moves... ;)
skunkm0nkee
2008-07-31, 21:26
Nah, he's been couped up in a cage for too long now, the brain is bust
MikeBeecham
2008-08-01, 00:50
that poor ol brain of the Monkee's been working overtime for a while now...he DESPERATELY needs a break!
sup guys back from the dead, just in time.... ;)
I love the look of both...but would really, really, love to see Fluid come to life!
Good things come to those who wait.
MikeBeecham
2008-08-06, 19:34
yup....you might actually finish Aeon sometime and get it to beta stage?
Good things come to those that work to a schedule!!!
I have a schedule. It's just wrapped up with a load of other schedules, that's all. :oo:
MikeBeecham
2008-08-06, 19:54
then maybe a suggestion is to not start lots of other projects, all wrapped up in "..to those that wait-isms) until you finish the project you're currently working on?
That way you get to contribute a polished product to the community...and they will be happy :D
Fight! Fight! Fight!
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It did seem a bit harsh, didn't it?
MPauley73
2008-08-07, 23:07
just a lil :rolleyes:
MikeBeecham
2008-08-08, 00:21
It did seem a bit harsh, didn't it?
Not harsh at all, and I'm not looking for a fall-out flamewar...If you took it as harsh then I'm sorry. What I AM saying is that Aeon is still alpha. You have a "summer of Aeon" that people are hanging onto, and it just seems that perhaps this project could do with moving on up to Beta and ironing out the wrinkles of one skin before moving onto another...
...thats all I was saying!
No offence meant or taken.
I'm actually having a big Aeon bug-hunt this weekend. To be honest, and with no reference to that 360 dash or any other project, I'm quite keen to get it wrapped up.
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i hear that:D
ahh memories!!! isn't this refreshing
manturafs
2008-08-08, 16:06
for those that don't know, 1st release is here: http://xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?p=207270#post207270
ewequeone
2008-08-10, 16:39
i must say, I still do really like the concept screens (specifically the homescreen) and whilst MediaStream is imho stunning, it really is a shame that they didn't stay true to the original concept.
thedevil, your conceptual work on the first page is awesome, were there any "test" versions of a skin more aligned with your concepts?
i must say, I still do really like the concept screens (specifically the homescreen) and whilst MediaStream is imho stunning, it really is a shame that they didn't stay true to the original concept.
thedevil, your conceptual work on the first page is awesome, were there any "test" versions of a skin more aligned with your concepts?
I totally agree... Love MediaStream to bits... but theDevil, those concepts are superb and would be an amazing release if it ever saw the light of day!
skunkm0nkee
2008-08-10, 18:00
To be honest we actually coded most of the views from the original mockups but when it came to usability and ease of use they didn't quite feel right. Overall we've probably coded about 3 difference versions of the skin before settling on the one that is now released as MediaStream. In the end we hope we've come up with the screens and views that tie in with the aims of the project - to make a skin that looks good, is consistent, can be configured to the user's preferences, extendable and is simple and enjoyable to use.
.. and now with all the feedback we're getting we can try and improve it further :grin:
that's why Razorfish's team are awesome... it's a working skin... not many bugs... and everything is done... so, in my opinion, all that needs do... is touching up certain pieces of the puzzle to finalize a already good product... keep up the good work!
TheDevils homescreen prototype is awesome. Too bad it didn't make it into mediastream.
ewequeone
2008-08-11, 05:03
can anyone tell me the font being used in the original concept screenshots in the first post?
MikeBeecham
2008-08-11, 22:51
You'll have to speak to TheDeViL about that one mate.
MikeBeecham
2008-08-11, 22:51
Due to the skin being released now, this thread is kinda defunct..please make all posts on the MediaStream threads
Cheers for the continued interest.
Peace!