Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
yes it was and I'm definitely someone that enjoys colorful things :) but I like the other proposal too, although I find it a bit too simple for a splash screen. nevertheless its looking very serious. good work! I finally uploaded 2 more versions with a blurred line and without the line. however I like my initial version little more. it gives some special to it :) what do you think? see bug report for files -- Bernhard Von Samsung Mobile gesendet Original message Subject: Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion From: John Harris j...@grynn.com To: Kevin Cozens ke...@ve3syb.ca CC: gimp-developer gimp-developer-list@gnome.org While this is certainly true, GIMP, along with PS and others like them, fall into a class called Paint Programs. This may have been the artist's inspiration. On 04/17/2012 05:23 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Looks good. Nice and colourful. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
2012/4/25 Devvv de...@devvv.de: yes it was and I'm definitely someone that enjoys colorful things :) but I like the other proposal too, although I find it a bit too simple for a splash screen. nevertheless its looking very serious. good work! I finally uploaded 2 more versions with a blurred line and without the line. however I like my initial version little more. it gives some special to it :) what do you think? see bug report for files Much better. Personally I like the second more. It's colorful but it doesn't feel overdone and it definitely left behind the predefined filter look it had in its first incarnation. I'm not sure about the typesetting. 2.8 it's sill too large. I also wonder if the solid white band at the bottom will align ok with the splash messages. I did a quick mockup cloning and blurring the background and making the band semi-transparent. Also changed the typesetting of the logo and made some minor adjustments. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V4b.png I don't have the original file so probably quality isn't great, but just to have an idea of what I'm talking about. What do you think? Gez. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Am 2012-04-25 14:59, schrieb gespert...@gmail.com: 2012/4/25 Devvvde...@devvv.de: yes it was and I'm definitely someone that enjoys colorful things :) but I like the other proposal too, although I find it a bit too simple for a splash screen. nevertheless its looking very serious. good work! I finally uploaded 2 more versions with a blurred line and without the line. however I like my initial version little more. it gives some special to it :) what do you think? see bug report for files Much better. Personally I like the second more. It's colorful but it doesn't feel overdone and it definitely left behind the predefined filter look it had in its first incarnation. I'm not sure about the typesetting. 2.8 it's sill too large. I also wonder if the solid white band at the bottom will align ok with the splash messages. I did a quick mockup cloning and blurring the background and making the band semi-transparent. Also changed the typesetting of the logo and made some minor adjustments. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V4b.png I don't have the original file so probably quality isn't great, but just to have an idea of what I'm talking about. What do you think? Gez. Thanks, gespertino! I uploaded an alternative with your ideas in mind! Can't decide, but contrast is little low now for my personal opinion. Don't you think so? (keep in mind that wilber is a little blurred, i'd yet replace him if more people like this version). https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 Cheers, Bernhard ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
I like it! I'd move the band with the logo to the left a little, maybe 10 or 15 px, to compensate the space around it. It feels like too close to the brushes. I think it looks pretty good. It's true that contrast is a little week in type, but it's visible and legible. Regarding the typeface, I chose Cantarell because it's free and it's the default font in Gnome. What font did you use? Is it free? (I'm asking because using a font that isn't free could be problematic for previous releases). Gez. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
While this is certainly true, GIMP, along with PS and others like them, fall into a class called Paint Programs. This may have been the artist's inspiration. On 04/17/2012 05:23 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Looks good. Nice and colourful. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Den 16 april 2012 13:52 skrev Bernhard Stockmann de...@devvv.de: I've made a version with Wilber above the lines. Hope you like it more now ;) see here: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 I like it more, but I still think the white diagonal line is too distracting / Martin ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Martin Nordholts (ense...@gmail.com) wrote: I like it more, but I still think the white diagonal line is too distracting I am not a fan of this kind of nit-picking. While we have certain requirements for the splash (e.g. to allow for the startup texts etc.) we should try to avoid pleasing everyone with the design, this in general doesn't help, since it dilutes the original artwork. In particular I prefer the original version of the splash. It has more of an edge and I like the stronger contrast better. Bye, Simon -- si...@budig.de http://simon.budig.de/ ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Is it OK if I chime in? Yes the diagonal lines behind Wilber and across the largest brush are distracting, but I LOVE the overall concept. It's fresh, clean, professional and colorful. The use of a bokeh layer is fantastic and well executed. The new layer order is much better and shows Wilber properly. The first thing my eye goes to is the 2.8. To me, it carries the same visual weight as Wilber. I am not sure that the version number is the primary focus of a splash screen. Is there another creative element you might replace that with? While we are all celebrating this much anticipated release, the version number is not critically important. Could we completely remove the version number from the splash or at least make it much much smaller? Say 12 to 14 px high and subtle. Or, as an idea that is a bit outside the box. spell it out i.e. V e r s i o n Two Point Eight. This could still fit in the bottom of your vertical banner as your third element, yet it would minimize the visual weight. Also, the white margins on top and bottom seem unnecessary and I find them distracting, especially the bottom. It's quite a bit of empty space and appears unfinished because it carries so much visual weight yet does not serve an immediate purpose that I can see. Fantastic work so far. Perhaps Gimp's best splash to date! John H On Tue 17 Apr 2012 12:17:44 AM MDT, Martin Nordholts wrote: Den 16 april 2012 13:52 skrev Bernhard Stockmann de...@devvv.de: I've made a version with Wilber above the lines. Hope you like it more now ;) see here: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 I like it more, but I still think the white diagonal line is too distracting / Martin ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM, Simon Budig si...@budig.de wrote: Martin Nordholts (ense...@gmail.com) wrote: I like it more, but I still think the white diagonal line is too distracting I am not a fan of this kind of nit-picking. While we have certain requirements for the splash (e.g. to allow for the startup texts etc.) we should try to avoid pleasing everyone with the design, this in general doesn't help, since it dilutes the original artwork. Heh. I would not complain about that line so much, if it wasnt crossing out the label along with the wilber. I like the original translucent wilber more. I dont like the crossing out effect that sharp line gives. -- --Alexia ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On 17/04/2012 15:13, John Harris wrote: V e r s i o n Two Point Eight. This could still fit in the bottom of your vertical banner as your third element, yet it would minimize the visual weight. Please god no. That sounds seriously cheesy. :-) -- Best regards, Jeremy Morton (Jez) ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png I like this one better. Gez. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 1:38 AM, gespertino wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png Just remove the whole GNU blah stuff :) Do you really like several lines of centered text? :) Alexandre Prokoudine http://libregraphicsworld.org ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
2012/4/17 Alexandre Prokoudine alexandre.prokoud...@gmail.com: On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 1:38 AM, gespertino wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png Just remove the whole GNU blah stuff :) Do you really like several lines of centered text? :) What lines? :-p You're right. It sucked. Just tried to do something to avoid the usual name bashing, but I agree that it doesn't work in two lines. G. ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Looks good. Nice and colourful. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful! #include disclaimer/favourite | --Chris Hardwick ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 3:23 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Personally I wish we had just _one_ splash screen where Wilber goes berserk, bites the brush in half and takes all GIMP haters to cleaners, en masse. Just for fun. Alas, this would not make us look good. Alexandre Prokoudine http://libregraphicsworld.org ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
On 04/17/2012 04:49 PM, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote: On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 3:23 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Personally I wish we had just _one_ splash screen where Wilber goes berserk, bites the brush in half and takes all GIMP haters to cleaners, en masse. Just for fun. Alas, this would not make us look good. I'm with you on that one, Alexandre - - but on the other side GIMP is SO _ O _ O much fun Alexandre Prokoudine http://libregraphicsworld.org ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
In general I like the inital proposal more, if there wasnt that distracting strikethrough line, as is gespertino's v3 wins my favor. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 7:11 AM, Burnie West w...@ieee.org wrote: On 04/17/2012 04:49 PM, Alexandre Prokoudine wrote: On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 3:23 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-04-17 05:38 PM, gespert...@gmail.com wrote: After some tweaking... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V3.png If a person was to get picky they could point out that GIMP has more than paint brushes in its toolbox. ;-) Personally I wish we had just _one_ splash screen where Wilber goes berserk, bites the brush in half and takes all GIMP haters to cleaners, en masse. Just for fun. Alas, this would not make us look good. I'm with you on that one, Alexandre - - but on the other side GIMP is SO _ O _ O much fun Alexandre Prokoudine http://libregraphicsworld.org ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list -- --Alexia ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Not bad. The dark line going under wilber feels a little bit funny, but I like it in concept. Better than mine in the RC :P On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 7:32 AM, gfxuser gfx.u...@online.de wrote: Am 15.04.12 21:39, schrieb Bernhard Stockmann: hey everyone! I made a startup splash screen in GIMP for GIMP 2.8. also filed a bug on it here: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 If you like it you can use it! Is there another way to submit splash screens? Or are there any official guidelines? +10 ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list -- --Alexia ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Den 15 april 2012 21:39 skrev Bernhard Stockmann de...@devvv.de: hey everyone! I made a startup splash screen in GIMP for GIMP 2.8. also filed a bug on it here: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 If you like it you can use it! I like it too, except the white line that goes right across Wilber from the bottom left to the upper right. Could you make a new version with that fixed perhaps? / Martin -- My GIMP Blog: http://www.chromecode.com/ Single-window mode feature complete ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion
Am 15.04.12 21:39, schrieb Bernhard Stockmann: hey everyone! I made a startup splash screen in GIMP for GIMP 2.8. also filed a bug on it here: https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154 If you like it you can use it! Is there another way to submit splash screens? Or are there any official guidelines? +10 ___ gimp-developer-list mailing list gimp-developer-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gimp-developer-list
