Monochrome (for those who like dark skins), updated... (3 Viewers)

[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.

 

[joostzilla]

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]

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]

Had some more ideas.

 

[wishywashy]

Had some more ideas.

Holy spuck!

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

 

[iMse]

Looks really good, spuck.

ps. Oh my god! release it already!

 

[iMse]

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

 

[DarkWader]

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]

spuck that looks awesome

 

[iMse]

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