Monochrome (for those who like dark skins), updated... - Page 5

Psycho Reptile · 2007-10-14, 15:19 **Monochrome (for those who like dark skins), updated...**

Supported Plugins:

CDSlayer v0.6c
For The Record v1.2.1.0
MP-TVSeries v1.3.0.35597 (SVN Required)
MyEmulators v1.7
MyFilms v4.4.1.4
MyGlobalSearch v0.1.1b
MyLyrics v1.00
MyMusic Trivia v0.3.1
MyOnlineVideos v0.32
MyOrganizer v2.0 (Not fully tested)
MyShoutcast Radio v0.0.0.5
MyUsenet v0.4.1
MyWorldMap v0.5
My XM Radio v0.2.3.0 (Untested)
NetflixManager v2.0
TVRecordings v0.2
UitzendingGemistV2 v1.2 (Download is v1.1 - untested)
wwITV v0.7

I can't guarantee that all these links still work, or have the same version of the plugins I am using

Release History:

Version 1.6 Changes:

You can now choose between 8 and 12 lines in the TV Guide.
Removed IMDB info from myvideo.xml when not using Zeflash or Boelshit's modified dll files (oops).
Fixed a bug in TV series - not showing series info.
Updated TV settings to include LATM AAC Audio Codecs.
Added support for MyMinesweeper v0.1, MyConnect4 v0.3, MySimonSay v0.5, MyClickMania v1.1, MyMastermind v2.10.
Updated MyTetris and MySudoku so all games use the same layout.
Added games menu.
Minor change to TV guide gfx.
Removed some unneccassary menu slide backgrounds from some screens (Indigo).
Fixed hp_selectionbar.png (Indigo).
Fixed a problem with 4 dialogs (Indigo).
A few other things that I can't remember just now ;-).

I've removed the logo pack as it is now included with the skin

Psycho Reptile · 2007-10-20, 18:26

The output from my htpc is 1280x720, and my lcd uses that res natively as well. It's the best res for testing on my laptop and allows pixel perfect alignment - also wsiwyg on my htpc. I'm not going to go down the road of res debating. I'm designing the skin for my setup and releasing it for everybody - feel free to flame about which res is best but this skin is going to 1280x720. End of story.

joostzilla · 2007-10-20, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho Reptile

The output from my htpc is 1280x720, and my lcd uses that res natively as well. It's the best res for testing on my laptop and allows pixel perfect alignment - also wsiwyg on my htpc. I'm not going to go down the road of res debating. I'm designing the skin for my setup and releasing it for everybody - feel free to flame about which res is best but this skin is going to 1280x720. End of story.

Sorry for asking!!!

Spragleknas · 2007-10-20, 19:03

I think you got this the wrong way, PR. In my case I asked due to DW request for 1280/720 AND/OR 1920/1080. This lead me to believe that 1280/720 was a better res. for 1080P LCD's. Off course you decide what res. to make your skins in

(But there is allways going to be request about a skin this neat).

Cheers!

spuck · 2007-10-21, 13:19

Had some more ideas.

wishywashy · 2007-10-21, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuck

Had some more ideas.

Holy spuck!

I can't wait fro this skin. Those Tv series mock ups look really good.

iMse · 2007-10-21, 14:27

Looks really good, spuck.

ps. Oh my god! release it already!

iMse · 2007-10-21, 14:38

It's very easy to make other versions of this skin. Just add some shading

.

DarkWader · 2007-10-21, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by joostzilla

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho Reptile

I've just reworked everything I had done so far, Monochrome will now be 1280x720

.

@ spuck, that looks good, what to do with fan art though, and logos.

Why downscale the skin to 1280x720 if almost every LCD TV uses 1366x768?
I just don't get that! imo downscaling by your tv is always better than upscaling.
Can you explain?

1280x720 is the resolution 720P displays use. Its a High Definition standard.
And is the one that is mostly used. 1366x768 is not a High Definition resolution.

Every HTPC should run HD resolution, HD is the future.

bishyb · 2007-10-21, 15:22

spuck that looks awesome

iMse · 2007-10-21, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkWader

Quote:

Originally Posted by joostzilla

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho Reptile

I've just reworked everything I had done so far, Monochrome will now be 1280x720

.

@ spuck, that looks good, what to do with fan art though, and logos.

Why downscale the skin to 1280x720 if almost every LCD TV uses 1366x768?
I just don't get that! imo downscaling by your tv is always better than upscaling.
Can you explain?

1280x720 is the resolution 720P displays use. Its a High Definition standard.
And is the one that is mostly used. 1366x768 is not a High Definition resolution.

Every HTPC should run HD resolution, HD is the future.

Now you mix things up. Most 720p compatible LCD Screens have 1366x768 pixels (or 1360x768) tho, while the 720p movies have a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Which is a shame cause the screen wont be pixel maped with a 1280x720 resolution, unless you run the movie with black edges. Though none of this really matters since Psycho Reptiles screen has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and I respect and understand that he wants to make his skin this way.

Edit: Corrected

2007-10-20, 18:26	#41 (permalink)
Psycho Reptile Portal Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, England Age: 34 Posts: 850 Thanks: 198 Thanked 243 Times in 72 Posts Country: My System	The output from my htpc is 1280x720, and my lcd uses that res natively as well. It's the best res for testing on my laptop and allows pixel perfect alignment - also wsiwyg on my htpc. I'm not going to go down the road of res debating. I'm designing the skin for my setup and releasing it for everybody - feel free to flame about which res is best but this skin is going to 1280x720. End of story. __________________ If you think you've found a bug in my Indigo/Monochrome/ReVision/Replicant skin, please post whether occurs using the Blue Two wide skin... Download Indigo/Monochrome/ReVision/Replicant

2007-10-20, 19:03	#43 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,527 Thanks: 155 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts Country: My System	I think you got this the wrong way, PR. In my case I asked due to DW request for 1280/720 AND/OR 1920/1080. This lead me to believe that 1280/720 was a better res. for 1080P LCD's. Off course you decide what res. to make your skins in (But there is allways going to be request about a skin this neat). Cheers! __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

2007-10-21, 13:19	#44 (permalink)
spuck Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: north pole Age: 20 Posts: 274 Thanks: 12 Thanked 37 Times in 21 Posts Country: My System	Had some more ideas. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rate and download MP-TVSeries FanArt here. Get Fan Art from TheTVDB.com instead. Last edited by spuck; 2007-10-21 at 13:22.

2007-10-21, 14:38	#47 (permalink)
iMse Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	It's very easy to make other versions of this skin. Just add some shading . Attached Thumbnails

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2007-10-21, 14:27	#46 (permalink)
iMse Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 47 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	Looks really good, spuck. ps. Oh my god! release it already!

2007-10-21, 15:22	#49 (permalink)
bishyb Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	spuck that looks awesome

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