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A dark skin - best compromise ...
Ivek23:
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 02, 2013, 05:36:40 pm ---I changed some colors in the skin, what do you say to these changes.
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I apologize because I'm asking for opinions without stating the reason why I made some changes in color.
The biggest reason is that I have major problems with your eyesight (I'm short-sighted with higher diopter), so it bothers me a dark background and very dark or very bright (faded) font on it, so I do not see and I can not read the information where it is very dark or very bright (faded) font. These changes, which I have done, allows me to be easier to read written information. It may be helpful to anyone who uses PVD and has similar problems, how to change and adapt to the skin.
By the way:
I use the skin with a light background for easier reading information. I like to help other users who create skins, so to solve problems that may arise in creating skins and the best possible appearance of the skin.
And more to:
Skins are well made and have a nice appearance.
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 01:00:02 am ---
Okay, ... and i swore, I know ...
Learning slowly what's possible and what not..
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Yes, it is true slowly but surely to arrive at a certain knowledge for the future.
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 01:00:02 am ---Thus I made a new version (v1.0.2.6.101) available to let you
see my efforts. Be warned though - the layout of the skin has
changed to a more technical view.
Ivek, I have not merged your changes because they are not to my taste.
Let me explain why: my philosophy behind this work is to have some
"eye catchers" for the most relevant information I like to "see" at a glance
(and I know this depends from person to person). So light colors attract my
eye - that's why i.e. the title and (talking about the new skin v1.0.2.6.102)
duration of a movie, or the aggregated stream information got light colors.
"Green" i.e. stands for "done, achieved..." and "red" shows something missing
or a warning.
Simply put - your suggestions were "to light" (concerning the color changes)
for me and otherwise would blast my intention of "less is more".
Your "quantum of solace" might be, that it's all a matter of taste
when it comes to the question "better or not ..."
Anyway, feel free to create your own descendants of the skin, because it's free
software (even if only a XML file) and sharing is fun. Perhaps change the
name to not get in conflict with me ;-)
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Yes, you are the creator of the skin, skins are and will remain yours. I will help
with ideas on how continue to improve the skin.
Chris64:
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 12:19:47 pm ---
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 02, 2013, 05:36:40 pm ---I changed some colors in the skin, what do you say to these changes.
--- End quote ---
I apologize because I'm asking for opinions without stating the reason why I made some changes in color.
The biggest reason is that I have major problems with your eyesight (I'm short-sighted with higher diopter), so it bothers me a dark background and very dark or very bright (faded) font on it, so I do not see and I can not read the information where it is very dark or very bright (faded) font. These changes, which I have done, allows me to be easier to read written information. It may be helpful to anyone who uses PVD and has similar problems, how to change and adapt to the skin.
By the way:
I use the skin with a light background for easier reading information. I like to help other users who create skins, so to solve problems that may arise in creating skins and the best possible appearance of the skin.
And more to:
Skins are well made and have a nice appearance.
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 01:00:02 am ---Thus I made a new version (v1.0.2.6.101) available to let you
see my efforts. Be warned though - the layout of the skin has
changed to a more technical view.
Ivek, I have not merged your changes because they are not to my taste.
Let me explain why: my philosophy behind this work is to have some
"eye catchers" for the most relevant information I like to "see" at a glance
(and I know this depends from person to person). So light colors attract my
eye - that's why i.e. the title and (talking about the new skin v1.0.2.6.102)
duration of a movie, or the aggregated stream information got light colors.
"Green" i.e. stands for "done, achieved..." and "red" shows something missing
or a warning.
Simply put - your suggestions were "to light" (concerning the color changes)
for me and otherwise would blast my intention of "less is more".
Your "quantum of solace" might be, that it's all a matter of taste
when it comes to the question "better or not ..."
Anyway, feel free to create your own descendants of the skin, because it's free
software (even if only a XML file) and sharing is fun. Perhaps change the
name to not get in conflict with me ;-)
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Yes, you are the creator of the skin, skins are and will remain yours. I will help
with ideas on how continue to improve the skin.
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First of all, Ivek, you mustn't apologize for anything said or proposed here!!!
After reading your answer I have to admit that I hadn't people in mind, that are
i.e. visually impaired in some way (I myself had an eye cataract op years ago
without using progressive-addition lens glasses since - instead two with differently
fixed dioptric).
May I propose, that you maintain a "compromise of a compromise" of the skin for
the future and even publish that one for further distribution (since i cannot foresee
where all the difficulties might lie for others - and perhaps you can apply a good
measure).
Please take my admission to make any necessary changes to reach for a broader
viewing audience!
All those who are interested in "my" original skin can download it from the forum
anyway.
Awaiting your answer ...
Ivek23:
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 02:21:43 pm ---First of all, Ivek, you mustn't apologize for anything said or proposed here!!!
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Why not here and where is it?
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 02:21:43 pm ---After reading your answer I have to admit that I hadn't people in mind, that are
i.e. visually impaired in some way (I myself had an eye cataract op years ago
without using progressive-addition lens glasses since - instead two with differently
fixed dioptric).
May I propose, that you maintain a "compromise of a compromise" of the skin for
the future and even publish that one for further distribution (since i cannot foresee
where all the difficulties might lie for others - and perhaps you can apply a good
measure).
Please take my admission to make any necessary changes to reach for a broader
viewing audience!
All those who are interested in "my" original skin can download it from the forum
anyway.
Awaiting your answer ...
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I agree. Your skin for further distribution.
I have a program to upload skins in the download page.
Original movie skin v1.0.2.6.102 is available via auto-update program.
Chris64:
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 03:50:22 pm ---
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 02:21:43 pm ---First of all, Ivek, you mustn't apologize for anything said or proposed here!!!
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Why not here and where is it?
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--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 12:19:47 pm ---I apologize because I'm asking for opinions without stating the reason why I made some changes in color.
...
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--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 03:50:22 pm ---I agree. Your skin for further distribution.
I have a program to upload skins in the download page.
Original movie skin v1.0.2.6.102 is available via auto-update program.
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OK ;-)
... and a big thanx for your work!!!
Ivek23:
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 04:23:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 03:50:22 pm ---
--- Quote from: Chris64 on November 03, 2013, 02:21:43 pm ---First of all, Ivek, you mustn't apologize for anything said or proposed here!!!
--- End quote ---
Why not here and where is it?
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--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 12:19:47 pm ---I apologize because I'm asking for opinions without stating the reason why I made some changes in color.
...
--- End quote ---
--- Quote from: Ivek23 on November 03, 2013, 03:50:22 pm ---I agree. Your skin for further distribution.
I have a program to upload skins in the download page.
Original movie skin v1.0.2.6.102 is available via auto-update program.
--- End quote ---
OK ;-)
... and a big thanx for your work!!!
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Thank you very much, I will try to help further.
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