Alright Folks i know its..

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 16:46

http://www.crosswinds.net/~bleckbust...eenShot-KA.gif
i Know its ugly and gawdy, not done, but give it to me

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 16:54

DONT CLICK THERE

it will cause major damage to your computer, resulting in cunvulsions, and a major headache

Curi0us_George · 2nd May 2001, 17:40

Well, except for the fact that the link is broken, and the server popped up eighteen windows, I experienced no problems.

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 17:43

I have to find a new web server, hopefully SOON!
i really waned to show you my Skin Really !!!!

will · 2nd May 2001, 18:01

hmm. when you consider all the great skins like kjofol, diablo pentigram, stonecruser, desertamp, aurigav, wmp etc you think where are the not so good skins? Here! (just kidding

)

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 18:11

http://www.geocities.com/snarkhead20...eenShot-KA.gif

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 18:20

this sucks

I can't show a simple Picture
SCREW IT!!

Real Candicious · 2nd May 2001, 18:37

Here's some links to help your cause.

http://httpd.apache.org
http://www.sambar.com/

No banners. No space limits. No one telling you what you can't have on it. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

Spoonman · 2nd May 2001, 18:43

Cool down, Snark. Everyone, all you have to do is right-click on either link and do a Save Target As (or whatever the equivalent is in your browser). Then open the gif in your favorite graphics program. Worked for me.

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 18:55

but i Will be going to a FULL Server sortly.

This is a Pain in the old keister

Please tell me if the interface looks crappy.

if it looks like hell, I will not finish it, i have other ideas that will knock your socks off

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 19:04

i have a Dial-up, how would that help me?

plus, AnalogX's Simple Server is the way to go if you want to set up a web server, its a small program and you can get it up and runnning in under 2 minutes!!!

ive seen it on Tech TV all you need is a Static IP and a fast connection and you have a web server

Cameleon73 · 2nd May 2001, 20:19

Here is some (i hope constructive) criticism on your skin:

[1] it's pretty big. That's not necessary a bad thing, but I don't think most people want WinAmp taking 1/4 of their screen (@ 1024x768!)

[2] it's smooth. That too isn't a bad thing, but in combination with your choice of colors and the 'bulky look' of the skin it results in a toyish look.

[3] the text on the buttons could look a lot nicer when it seems to be 'carved out' (emboss function in a lot of gfx programs) or just give it a small dropshadow. Try experimenting with it a little (you can also try making up meaningful symbols instead of a lot of text). Personally I'm not a fan of the Comic Sans MS font, but that's just me.

[4] by far the best part of the skin are the two dark blue spheres and the buttons themselves: they have a nice 3D look (unlike the red connecting cylinders). Only one thing: try to position the time a little lower (so that it is centered in the sphere)

[5] there is a lot of empty space left. I don't know what your going to do with all that space (below the songtitle, the two cylinders and the (probably transparent?) triangle. I presume the volume slider is going to be placed there somewhere, but what about the rest of this empty space?

[6] show the importance/function of the buttons in their size/shape: currently your buttons are all equally sized and shaped; but you really want to make some distinction: the Open button is much more 'important' than for example the crossfade button. Their functions are totally different too: the crossfade (and repeat/shuffle) button is a switch, the open button is an 'action button' (a switch shows the current state it's in: ON/OFF, action button is a button with a specific action). I certainly would make (at least) that distinction clear in the shape/color/animation of the button.

My advice (if you want to go on with this skin): scale it down (to 50%-70% of the original), work on the buttons and add some more detail (textures!).

Dr Snark · 2nd May 2001, 21:10

Thankj you, i know it loos UGLY so im going to Trash it and do anoher project. Thank you for your support,

Peace out..

Real Candicious · 2nd May 2001, 22:33

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr Snark
i have a Dial-up, how would that help me?

plus, AnalogX's Simple Server is the way to go if you want to set up a web server, its a small program and you can get it up and runnning in under 2 minutes!!!

ive seen it on Tech TV all you need is a Static IP and a fast connection and you have a web server

I know lots of people that run web servers from dial up. It's not a whole lot different than any other connection unless you're getting hits constantly.

Lepre41 · 3rd May 2001, 00:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr Snark
Thankj you, i know it loos UGLY so im going to Trash it and do anoher project. Thank you for your support,

Peace out..

yeah, I think you made the right decision. It was too boxish and clunky that by the time you made it look and feel aesthetic you would of had a completely different skin.

2nd May 2001, 16:54	#2
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	HELP DONT CLICK THERE it will cause major damage to your computer, resulting in cunvulsions, and a major headache

2nd May 2001, 17:43	#4
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	i I have to find a new web server, hopefully SOON! i really waned to show you my Skin Really !!!!

2nd May 2001, 18:01	#5
will Nullsoft Newbie (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 5,569	hmm. when you consider all the great skins like kjofol, diablo pentigram, stonecruser, desertamp, aurigav, wmp etc you think where are the not so good skins? Here! (just kidding ) DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH SUPPORT QUESTIONS

2nd May 2001, 18:11	#6
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	I hope this is it! http://www.geocities.com/snarkhead20...eenShot-KA.gif

2nd May 2001, 18:20	#7
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	i hate FREE WEB SERVERS THEY SUCK this sucks I can't show a simple Picture SCREW IT!!

2nd May 2001, 16:46	#1
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	http://www.crosswinds.net/~bleckbust...eenShot-KA.gif i Know its ugly and gawdy, not done, but give it to me

2nd May 2001, 17:40	#3
Curi0us_George Forum King Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: -1 Posts: 5,179	Well, except for the fact that the link is broken, and the server popped up eighteen windows, I experienced no problems.

2nd May 2001, 18:37	#8
Real Candicious Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 65	Here's some links to help your cause. http://httpd.apache.org http://www.sambar.com/ No banners. No space limits. No one telling you what you can't have on it. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it?

2nd May 2001, 18:43	#9
Spoonman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The City Posts: 303	Cool down, Snark. Everyone, all you have to do is right-click on either link and do a Save Target As (or whatever the equivalent is in your browser). Then open the gif in your favorite graphics program. Worked for me.

2nd May 2001, 18:55	#10
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	Ok but i Will be going to a FULL Server sortly. This is a Pain in the old keister Please tell me if the interface looks crappy. if it looks like hell, I will not finish it, i have other ideas that will knock your socks off

2nd May 2001, 19:04	#11
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	Apache is a Web server, i have a Dial-up, how would that help me? plus, AnalogX's Simple Server is the way to go if you want to set up a web server, its a small program and you can get it up and runnning in under 2 minutes!!! ive seen it on Tech TV all you need is a Static IP and a fast connection and you have a web server

2nd May 2001, 20:19	#12
Cameleon73 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 19	Here is some (i hope constructive) criticism on your skin: [1] it's pretty big. That's not necessary a bad thing, but I don't think most people want WinAmp taking 1/4 of their screen (@ 1024x768!) [2] it's smooth. That too isn't a bad thing, but in combination with your choice of colors and the 'bulky look' of the skin it results in a toyish look. [3] the text on the buttons could look a lot nicer when it seems to be 'carved out' (emboss function in a lot of gfx programs) or just give it a small dropshadow. Try experimenting with it a little (you can also try making up meaningful symbols instead of a lot of text). Personally I'm not a fan of the Comic Sans MS font, but that's just me. [4] by far the best part of the skin are the two dark blue spheres and the buttons themselves: they have a nice 3D look (unlike the red connecting cylinders). Only one thing: try to position the time a little lower (so that it is centered in the sphere) [5] there is a lot of empty space left. I don't know what your going to do with all that space (below the songtitle, the two cylinders and the (probably transparent?) triangle. I presume the volume slider is going to be placed there somewhere, but what about the rest of this empty space? [6] show the importance/function of the buttons in their size/shape: currently your buttons are all equally sized and shaped; but you really want to make some distinction: the Open button is much more 'important' than for example the crossfade button. Their functions are totally different too: the crossfade (and repeat/shuffle) button is a switch, the open button is an 'action button' (a switch shows the current state it's in: ON/OFF, action button is a button with a specific action). I certainly would make (at least) that distinction clear in the shape/color/animation of the button. My advice (if you want to go on with this skin): scale it down (to 50%-70% of the original), work on the buttons and add some more detail (textures!).

2nd May 2001, 21:10	#13
Dr Snark Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 80	Thank you Thankj you, i know it loos UGLY so im going to Trash it and do anoher project. Thank you for your support, Peace out..

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