Can I request skins? Anyone have free time?

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 01:43

this might be a really strange question, but I really really want a In N Out Burger skin for my winamp, but i have no clue how to make them, so i wonder if anyone wants to make one!! haha!

Wildrose-Wally · 17th July 2004, 01:47

Want someone to make a skin for you? READ THIS FIRST

dlinkwit27 · 17th July 2004, 02:01

using the right forum would help even moer.

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 02:58

You tell 'em dlink!

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 03:30

haha wow sorry! i'll know never to ask again...thanks for your help

xenosomething · 17th July 2004, 03:48

can't expect everyone who comes to the forums to know exactly where to go.

you know...considering the fact that "GD" AND the "bitchlist" are both above the skinning forums on the main page.

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 03:49

sorry

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 03:53

thank you xeno...good to know there are some REAL helpful, nice people out there..

xenosomething · 17th July 2004, 03:58

Quote:

Originally posted by k_rock923
sorry

for what? that wasnt directed at you or anyone else(maybe dlink...a little

)....just something i never liked about the forums.

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 04:06

I really am sorry. Normally, I would try to help and like you, I hate the newb bashing that seems to go on around here. inob, let me see if i can help you out instead of just being like everyone else:

Making a skin takes loads of time. I actually did make someone a skin once but it was only because they wanted a base skin in a specific color. Anyway, ask in the skinning forums if you really want someone to make it. But if you're heading out to the skinning section, you might as well ask how to make a skin yourself. Trust me, its not that hard and everyone there is really nice. We can help you get started and give help with any questions you have along the way.

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 04:14

HAHA yeah after this I don't think I will be asking anyone to do it for me. I really seriously don't know anything about it, and I looked at the "creating a skin" thing on this website and it said that it was like totally easy, so I thought to myself "maybe I will see if anyone just really LIKES to make them" ...but apparently the website lies and they are harder than a biotch to make.
I know NOTHING about graphics, computer codes, etc...i think it would take me a lifetime to learn

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 04:20

its really not difficult at all. that is, assuming you are making a classic skin. if its a modern skin, its harder but still doable.

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 04:25

oh i was thinking classic

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 04:35

Well, there's no coding in classic skinning. All you have to do is paint pictures. I'll explain a little more. Each part of a winamp skin is made from a seperate picture file. For example, the titlebar, the control buttons, the shuffle/repeat buttons, etc each have their own file. When the skin is loaded, winamp puts all of these pictures together to form a skin. To make one, all you have to do is take a template skin (I wouldn't reccomend using the base skin as a template. Use skinners atlas instead) and paint what you want over the images. The tricky part is learning how the pieces fit together and sometimes it can be difficult to make it fit. You have to be creative. But when you complete a skin, its a very rewarding experience.

inobgirl · 17th July 2004, 04:38

how do you paint the pictures? sorry i am going out for the night so i won't be able to write back tonight, but i'll check back tomorrow

k_rock923 · 17th July 2004, 04:48

First, you have to download the template skin from here: Skinner atlas

That file will be saved into your skins folder which is in your winamp folder. The winamp folder is usually located in C:\program files\winamp

Then you should open the skinner atlas wsz file using winzip or something simmilar and extract the files there to a new directory in yor skins folder. That way you won't have to keep opening winzip every time you change something.

Once thats done, you should go into whatever painting program you like and start painting. There are many different ways to go about creating the skin. Here's what I do. . .

Some people reccomend making a sketch of the skin first but i don't like to do that. I find it difficult to get it to look right that way. (Again, thats just me. making a sketch might work for you). At the very least, you have to have a mental picture of what you want the skin to look like. You should start with the file main.bmp and paint what you want the main window to look like. Keep in mind that most of the things in that file will be overwriteen by other files but its a good starting point. Once you do that, you can cut out the images and place them into the appropriate files and you'll have a working main window. yay!

The procedure for the other windows is simmilar. I reccomend reading the readme in skinner atlas. It is VERY helpful and will get you started quickly.

ryan · 17th July 2004, 06:03

Don't mind dlink, he likes small children.

xzxzzx · 17th July 2004, 09:36

Quote:

Originally posted by inobgirl
... I really really want a In N Out Burger skin for my winamp, ...

That is the best skin idea EVER.

dlinkwit27 · 17th July 2004, 12:12

Quote:

Originally posted by xenosomething
you know...considering the fact that "GD" AND the "bitchlist" are both above the skinning forums on the main page.

That's becuase skins have to do with winamp, so it goes....near the bottom....er.....

ShyShy · 17th July 2004, 18:05

Go back to your corner, dlink

Wildrose-Wally · 17th July 2004, 18:13

I've told him that before, but like a little kid, he keeps sticking his head aroud the corner: "Can I come out now?"

inobgirl · 19th July 2004, 21:31

WOULDN'T IT BE THE COOLEST SKIN EVER!!
maybe one of these days...hahah

k_rock923 · 19th July 2004, 21:59

you should try it.

inobgirl · 19th July 2004, 22:03

bah! i am too scared!! haha
maybe if i scrounge up some extra time, sometime... haha

k_rock923 · 19th July 2004, 22:11

Don't be scared. Everyone in the Classic Skins forum is very nice.

inobgirl · 19th July 2004, 22:15

Hahaha well already I appreciate your help. although it is very disconcerting when you talk about "Then you should open the skinner atlas wsz file using winzip or something simmilar and extract the files there to a new directory in yor skins folder."...because i don't know what that means...
and also, so if i do one for In N Out, do i have to like ask their permission to use their pictures or anything?

k_rock923 · 19th July 2004, 22:20

The way it works is they'll keep it up on the website unless the company asks Nullsoft to take it down. Thats not very likely to happen so there shouldn't be a problem.

s0be · 19th July 2004, 23:21

i no b girl? as in boy?

s0be

inobgirl · 19th July 2004, 23:23

hahaha
no i have never seen it like that
it's "I N O B girl"...In N Out Burger girl...haha i just work there...

Cleanup · 20th July 2004, 00:36

A fast-food Winamp skin... That's new...

... and lame. : D

Keep in mind that if you use the In-n-Out logos/trademarks you may run into copyright issues, unless you just want to use the skin for yourself and not publish it.

inobgirl · 20th July 2004, 00:59

they have mcdonalds ones!! and like pepsi, mountain dew...etc? that's why i wasn't sure if those people like asked to use the logos or what?

lostonline · 20th July 2004, 07:58

Just try following some of the guides on skinning and ask for help in the skinning forums and I'm sure you can try making this. Just give it a go

17th July 2004, 01:43	#1
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	Can I request skins? Anyone have free time? this might be a really strange question, but I really really want a In N Out Burger skin for my winamp, but i have no clue how to make them, so i wonder if anyone wants to make one!! haha!

17th July 2004, 01:47	#2
Wildrose-Wally The Albertan Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sunny Southern Alberta Posts: 6,050	Want someone to make a skin for you? READ THIS FIRST "We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations." ~ Charles R. Swindoll

17th July 2004, 02:01	#3
dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,232	using the right forum would help even moer. ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

17th July 2004, 02:58	#4
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	You tell 'em dlink! Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 03:48	#6
xenosomething Major Dude Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: ? Posts: 1,473	can't expect everyone who comes to the forums to know exactly where to go. you know...considering the fact that "GD" AND the "bitchlist" are both above the skinning forums on the main page. .........?.

17th July 2004, 03:30	#5
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	haha wow sorry! i'll know never to ask again...thanks for your help

17th July 2004, 03:49	#7
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	sorry Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 03:53	#8
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	thank you xeno...good to know there are some REAL helpful, nice people out there..

17th July 2004, 04:06	#10
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	I really am sorry. Normally, I would try to help and like you, I hate the newb bashing that seems to go on around here. inob, let me see if i can help you out instead of just being like everyone else: Making a skin takes loads of time. I actually did make someone a skin once but it was only because they wanted a base skin in a specific color. Anyway, ask in the skinning forums if you really want someone to make it. But if you're heading out to the skinning section, you might as well ask how to make a skin yourself. Trust me, its not that hard and everyone there is really nice. We can help you get started and give help with any questions you have along the way. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 04:14	#11
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	HAHA yeah after this I don't think I will be asking anyone to do it for me. I really seriously don't know anything about it, and I looked at the "creating a skin" thing on this website and it said that it was like totally easy, so I thought to myself "maybe I will see if anyone just really LIKES to make them" ...but apparently the website lies and they are harder than a biotch to make. I know NOTHING about graphics, computer codes, etc...i think it would take me a lifetime to learn

17th July 2004, 04:20	#12
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	its really not difficult at all. that is, assuming you are making a classic skin. if its a modern skin, its harder but still doable. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 04:25	#13
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	oh i was thinking classic

17th July 2004, 04:35	#14
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	Well, there's no coding in classic skinning. All you have to do is paint pictures. I'll explain a little more. Each part of a winamp skin is made from a seperate picture file. For example, the titlebar, the control buttons, the shuffle/repeat buttons, etc each have their own file. When the skin is loaded, winamp puts all of these pictures together to form a skin. To make one, all you have to do is take a template skin (I wouldn't reccomend using the base skin as a template. Use skinners atlas instead) and paint what you want over the images. The tricky part is learning how the pieces fit together and sometimes it can be difficult to make it fit. You have to be creative. But when you complete a skin, its a very rewarding experience. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 04:38	#15
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	how do you paint the pictures? sorry i am going out for the night so i won't be able to write back tonight, but i'll check back tomorrow

17th July 2004, 04:48	#16
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	First, you have to download the template skin from here: Skinner atlas That file will be saved into your skins folder which is in your winamp folder. The winamp folder is usually located in C:\program files\winamp Then you should open the skinner atlas wsz file using winzip or something simmilar and extract the files there to a new directory in yor skins folder. That way you won't have to keep opening winzip every time you change something. Once thats done, you should go into whatever painting program you like and start painting. There are many different ways to go about creating the skin. Here's what I do. . . Some people reccomend making a sketch of the skin first but i don't like to do that. I find it difficult to get it to look right that way. (Again, thats just me. making a sketch might work for you). At the very least, you have to have a mental picture of what you want the skin to look like. You should start with the file main.bmp and paint what you want the main window to look like. Keep in mind that most of the things in that file will be overwriteen by other files but its a good starting point. Once you do that, you can cut out the images and place them into the appropriate files and you'll have a working main window. yay! The procedure for the other windows is simmilar. I reccomend reading the readme in skinner atlas. It is VERY helpful and will get you started quickly. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

17th July 2004, 06:03	#17
ryan not fucked, not quite. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tn Posts: 8,755	Don't mind dlink, he likes small children.

17th July 2004, 18:05	#20
ShyShy Amazon Bush Woman Forum Queen Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Sticks, Queensland Posts: 8,018	Go back to your corner, dlink

17th July 2004, 18:13	#21
Wildrose-Wally The Albertan Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sunny Southern Alberta Posts: 6,050	I've told him that before, but like a little kid, he keeps sticking his head aroud the corner: "Can I come out now?" "We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations." ~ Charles R. Swindoll

19th July 2004, 21:31	#22
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	WOULDN'T IT BE THE COOLEST SKIN EVER!! maybe one of these days...hahah

19th July 2004, 21:59	#23
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	you should try it. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

19th July 2004, 22:03	#24
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	bah! i am too scared!! haha maybe if i scrounge up some extra time, sometime... haha

19th July 2004, 22:11	#25
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	Don't be scared. Everyone in the Classic Skins forum is very nice. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

19th July 2004, 22:15	#26
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	Hahaha well already I appreciate your help. although it is very disconcerting when you talk about "Then you should open the skinner atlas wsz file using winzip or something simmilar and extract the files there to a new directory in yor skins folder."...because i don't know what that means... and also, so if i do one for In N Out, do i have to like ask their permission to use their pictures or anything?

19th July 2004, 22:20	#27
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	The way it works is they'll keep it up on the website unless the company asks Nullsoft to take it down. Thats not very likely to happen so there shouldn't be a problem. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

19th July 2004, 23:21	#28
s0be Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: First Posts: 1,313	i no b girl? as in boy? s0be And On that day, the Lords of the land said unto their Master Architect, "The temple you have made to the gods of Wasabi and Maki has brought us no great prosperity" and they sent out him into the lands. As he traveled to a far off land, he found he wasn't traveling alone, but that he had gained companions, and when they found their new land, they started work on a new temple, one that would be OPEN to all who wanted to worship. from The Book of Wasabi C 12 Vs 09 (pg 2003)

19th July 2004, 23:23	#29
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	hahaha no i have never seen it like that it's "I N O B girl"...In N Out Burger girl...haha i just work there...

20th July 2004, 00:36	#30
Cleanup The WWYD Jerk (Forum King) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,385	A fast-food Winamp skin... That's new... ... and lame. : D Keep in mind that if you use the In-n-Out logos/trademarks you may run into copyright issues, unless you just want to use the skin for yourself and not publish it. cleanup.myspace \ cleanup.devart \ cleanup.lastfm the what do you do? game thread! play for fun, posts don't count toward your postcount.

20th July 2004, 00:59	#31
inobgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	they have mcdonalds ones!! and like pepsi, mountain dew...etc? that's why i wasn't sure if those people like asked to use the logos or what?

20th July 2004, 07:58	#32
lostonline Where am I? (Major Dude) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 680	Just try following some of the guides on skinning and ask for help in the skinning forums and I'm sure you can try making this. Just give it a go Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try. -- Homer Simpson

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