After seeing the popularity of transparent themes in the past few months I thought it was time for me to put my own version of the concept together. Hopefully I can do it justice, and provide a high quality Master skin with my own take on it.
The basic concept is a stripped down, very transparent, very fast WB that is perfect for screenshotting and showcasing wallpapers
There will be zero bevels or gradients, all the buttons will be flat and designed to be more like a touch screen interface.
It will have a white text and black text start menu substyle for use with light or dark wallpapers.
Heres a small screeny of what I have after a couple of days, I'll try to expose more as I strip it down.
I hope everyone can get Naked soon
Superb work as always my friend!
I usually run many windows . . windowed. Layering is critical for me. I look forward to see how you are going to handle that.
Sheesh. Durn, but I really like it, v. I wonder how it will interact with Deskscape...
Do it Naked John....Do it
Best way to handle that.. is an opaque theme. If layering is critical for you, this isn't the theme for you.
If WB would correctly blur frames over frames as Vista does it wouldnt be a problem, unfortunately the only area it doesn't blur, is exactly what it needs to.
Having said that, naturally I'll design it the best I can to be as usuable as possible at a very high level of translucency.
Most folks who like transparent themes have found their own ways to use them comfortably, I'm not concerned.
Looking good as expected.
Looks great soo far. I'm in the same boat with Zubaz though.. If the layering is great.. I'll be happy.
Wohohoho! Naked...
freakin awesome john as always man...cant wait to see finished product...i have been waiting for a good clear theme to come out since jj yings dreamland too
I like naked! Naked rocks!
Every theme out there is not for everyone. As a designer, you can't please all of the people, all of the time. That said, vStyler's work is always amazing. He puts a lot of effort into each one of his skins to try and please as many people as possible while still providing an outstanding, technically executed skin. Sometimes though, you have to move forward with an idea, even though you know it isn't going to work perfect for everyone. This is one of those skins. It is not for everyone.
He's telling you up front:
From the early build that I have, I love it. It's very easy on the eyes, very non-distracting. I think it's going to be great, but then again, v's skins always are.
You shouldn't tease us. BTW what happened to the other Master skin you were working on? (light blue and white)
Edit: Nevermind I saw the other thread.
Thx Messiah..
The 'other skin' will show up at some point.. im sure.
Clean, usable and original...good work vStyler
I see nothing new here.... far from.Looks pretty much like the multitude of "Vista glass" clones allready available.
You hinted about this one to me right after you released V2 Spectrum John!
Just to let you know that I've been waiting for this since friggin 2007 dammit!!!
You already know what I'm going to do with it!
Can't wait...
Rather a crappy comment from a WC mod IMO but fair enough...I'll retort.
Sorry but I'll have to disagree with that assesment, other than being transparent it holds zero similarity to Vista.
In fact.. please.. I'd like to hear from you what makes this skin, from the little shown, a Vista clone.
Owning tons of skins doesn't neccesarily improve your judgement, but your entitled to your 'expert' opinion
Not for you? Guess you won't be owning this one.
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Thx Curtis, had you in mind when I was formulating the concept. 'Preciate it.
The second I glanced at it I kinda knew that brother!
You might as well engrave my name on the first place trophy now dude!
I'm already there!
When I finish the skin and get it posted I'm going to have a contest for best screenshot.
Details still to be worked out but hopefully it'll be a little fun.
Looks cool John!
John, You are much better than what I see so far. You know I love ya and that's why I am telling you the truth from my perspective.
Here is some inspiration.
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?skinid=5444&libid=1
Craig..I know what you mean but the entire premise is for the skin to be uber simple, super translucent and ultra quality.
Ive made my share of very complex skins, done the Aero clones, space skins, tech skins, you name it..
Theres a method to my madness... promise
Back Atcha mate.
I've said my peace, now make me wrong.
Snowman....I disagree with your comment. The start button is the only part of the skin that looks "windowy" at this point (and that's subject to change). The min-max-close buttons aren't windows-y...maybe slightly like 'aerial' but far from identical as evidenced by the shape of the maximize button....v said it's supposed to be simple and fast.
Simple and fast is fine by me. There'll probably be a light colored font and a dark one depending on the color of the desktop...
v...go for it. I love the concept.
@NT - I really wish you'd update 'Badlands' for Vista...it was one of my fave XP skins.
I'll add... I do frequent all the skin sites... I think it's important if you are going to sell your 'wares' that you give folks what they want.. and from what I see... translucency, web 2.0'ish gui and minimal, sleek lines... is what the majority wants.. and are using.
I'll also add.. of all the similar type themes I've downloaded, most are low quality, somewhat buggy and generally not well executed.
Ergo... why not make my own? With it's own twist and personality.
I think, from a business perpesctive... it would be foolish to ignore the mob.
Plus... Personally I'm loving the crap out of it
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