Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal : Ubuntu-Art forum.
This is a really good idea. Forums have many advantages over a mailing list, I'd vote for this anytime.Btw, I'm back and with a new computer. :)/weidel2006/9/3, Walter Tizzano [EMAIL PROTECTED]:A very good idea ;-)) Mailing list is very unstructured 2006/9/3, PingunZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] : An Ubuntu-Art forum. This is a text based on an idea I had when I joined ubuntu-art. I modified it a month later, so that I wouldn't tell any lies :) The general idea is an artwork forum, replacing launchpad, the wiki and the Mailing List. It explains the difficulties for beginners and tries to solve those problems. Enjoy :) a ) Current State. - Register to launchpad. - subscribe to the mailing list. - Join the irc channel. - Register to the wiki. This causes a lot of work to stay updated. You'll have to check your mail, the wiki and launcpad. Eventually even join the irc channel. b) Future State. ( With the forum ) - subscribe to the forum. - Eventually subscribe to threads / forum sections. - Join the irc channel. A forum is easier to join and to stay up-to-date. c) Goods. - Forums are more structured. - Its easier to join, attracts more new artists. - Easier to stay updated. - No more refering to wiki's anymore, just post the image. - Easier to post and find guides. - Discussions and feedback will be easier to track - Only one site to check. - Proposals, mockups are easier to publish. d) Bads. The risk of spam, flaming, .. But that is also possible in the mailing list. Feel free to add some :) e) Forum Layout. Support : Questions about program functions can be found here. Bugs : Current bugs in the artwork can be posted here. Produce : Icons, wallpapers, *DMs, usplash', ... The real produce phase runs here. Howto's and guides : User posted guides about making art or using programs,.. Incoming : Members post mockups, others revise it. Maybe even realise it. Projects : New programs or projects can be introduced here. Calendar : The ubuntu-art Calendar. Artwork Cafe: A place where artists can chill out after a hard day of work. f) Goal The goal of this idea is really simple, attract more artists to join ubuntu-art. And let them work more structured. --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] [TT-Blubuntu] New motif idea in wallpapers
I really like the mercury bubbles thing! Good work!2006/7/25, Who [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all,I have added some new wallpaper ideas to the Blubuntu section of thewiki, they can be found athttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Blubuntu/BlubuntuWallpaper The 'mercury bubbles' idea is definitely something I would like tocarry through.What do you all think?(why not contribute to the theme, too :P)Who--ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Somewhat /away
As I'm currently out of town trying to get business deals to my company and don't have much computer time, I'll be somewhat inactive (as I have been last week or two) for a while. I'll be back around production/polish phase with renewed strength to help out, but until then I'll try as much as I can to feedback through the mail. But I have no production possibility for a while. Just so you know. :)/weidel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] [REQUEST] Sound designers?
I like to tip. =)Well, since I'm not around my studio at the moment I don't have any hands-down examples. But I was thinking about a sort of soft choir with some rhythmic percussion pad. That would give it an organic sound, while a good use of the stereofield and clever reverbing could make it quite vivid. But I think it would be quite nice to get away from the sampled synthesizer sound that every OS has had since the days when the dinosaurs walked the earth. :) /weidel2006/8/1, Peter Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 01/08/06, Niklas Weidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somehow I get a sort of dated feeling from most of those. They are very 90's OS type, and the sounds are a bit FM synthesis dated-feel as well. I might be nitpicking, but I'd like for Ubuntu to have something truly new and much more organic and vivid. My 5 cents. 5 cents I normally only accept 2 :p I'm all up for vivid and organic, give me some examples of what you mean and I'll try for it. Vivid and organic can mean totally different things to different people. Dictionary definitions do not apply in peoples perceptions. If you can find some examples, that'd be great! I'm open to ideas, if all else fails we have some fall back sounds.-- Pete Savage - cbx33::silentk wiki.ubuntu.com/PeteSavage --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] [REQUEST] Sound designers?
Pretty charming, actually. :) What equipment are you using? It still sounds a bit synthetic. :)2006/8/2, Peter Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] :Updated theme http://progbox.co.uk/ubuntu7-1.mp3rhythmic and vocal :p-- Pete Savage - cbx33::silentk wiki.ubuntu.com/PeteSavage --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] More Rough Sketches
Looks like one of your ideas there is a spinning friends-circle? That would be really neat if it could be done. :)/weidel2006/7/28, Who [EMAIL PROTECTED]:Hi all,On the bus back home before my holiday tonight I did some more rough sketches for GDM, Usplash (+some usplash throbbers) and Lsplash. Ihope thay help:https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/WhoSketches I apologise for not splitting them up on to separate pages, but I amin an enormous hurry, I am sleep depreived and it is late!Please remember I was on a bus! I can draw straight lines normally :P Enjoy,Who--ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu-new login screen proposals
I'm also enjoying the third one a lot. It's very clean, but will still give users a what's this? That's new!-response as it stands apart from all other login screens and OS's./weidel 2006/7/27, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Wed, 2006-26-07 at 13:35 -0400, jmak wrote: Hi, I've just uploaded three new login screen proposals for xubuntu. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/XubuntuEdgy/ProposalsPersonally -- GDM V3 is heading in a distinct new direction.Fresh.Clean.Simple.Perhaps some variants in thatstyle might be interesting to pursue? -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux)iD8DBQBEyBymar0EasPEHjQRAgg3AJ4m4Othl7K459mMMVDAT9cntFgarwCfXJCQ1KNOLkrbjmAiIVfLGFvTWng==Er36-END PGP SIGNATURE- --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu splash
V3 is nice!But I must say, I think the top gradient is a bit off. It's greyscale, while the rest is bluescale. Just nitpicking, tho. :)/weidel2006/7/23, jmak [EMAIL PROTECTED]:On 7/23/06, Brian Burger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/22/06, Joao Inacio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/22/06, jmak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can look at them here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/XubuntuEdgy/Proposals And please give me some feedback. Thanks, J. Mak -- http://jozmak.googlepages.com/ To be honest, the 1st seems a bit too distracting with the blinking circles. I like the Dapper mouse-in-wheel splash screen, that makes me grin every time I see it. How about updating that for Edgy, with a glossy wheel/Ubuntu logo or something?I personally, think that xubuntu needs a splash update that brings itmore in line with the other siblings. The rotating mouse was good for the first release but now we have to move on to the next stage.By the way, I've just uploaded a version that Joao suggested. You cantake a look at it in the usual place. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/XubuntuEdgy/ProposalsThanks for the constructive input to everyone.J. Mak--http://jozmak.googlepages.com/ --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Re: [Proposal] HUGE glossy L-Splash contact sheet
That would really be nice! :)/weidel2006/7/24, Who [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, it's Troy's trick really (he showed me), but I don't think he'llmind if I share it :PI am not on Linux now, but it is imagemagick - specifically montageSee http://www.imagemagick.org/script/montage.phpI used something likemontage -tile 5 -frame 5 -geometry 270 -montitor -label %finfiles*.png outfile.pngWhich does a montage with 5 columns (-tile), a frame of 5 pixels around each image(-frame). Each image is resized to 270xwhatever.-monitor means it shows us progress and -label %f gives the image nameas the file nameHope that helpsI am thinking of making a couple of scripts to be used as nautilus actions 'Resize this image to wiki size' and 'montage this folder'But I'm not a bash guru If people think it'd be useful I'll have ago sometimeThe website really is very goodOn 7/24/06, Niklas Weidel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fantastic! Can I ask what you guys use to create the contact sheets? /weidel 2006/7/24, Who [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay, you can now find this on the wiki at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/LSplashProposal If you are in a hurry, you could just look down the left and along the bottom for a summary :) Also, you can find the SVGs of my work there too Who On 7/23/06, Who [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have done 50, count them, 50 different logon splashes. http://mailforwho.googlepages.com/Lsplash_Who.jpg There are about 5 different bgs and several layouts for each. I tried to just let it all flow :P Broadly speaking I think they get a _lot_ better towards the end of the series - sorry if you're on 56k, you may never get to see them :P I will wiki it when the wiki comes back to life - I can put a bunch of SVGs up there too (I have 11 :P) All opinions and advice happily accepted Who -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Technique used for stylized waves
I'm also quite fascinated with wall_troy_04 which I'd appreciate some inside information on how it was done. :)/weidel2006/7/22, Chuck Huber [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Troy, some of your artwork has what I'd describe as stylized chocolate waves. I like the look and wonder if you could briefly go over the technique used to create it. lsplash_troy_00.png is one such image I'm referring to. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/Summary_18JULY2006 -- Thanks, Chuck Huber [EMAIL PROTECTED] --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] [Edubuntu] Ideas?
As previously stated, prior artwork is history, focus on the future. :)I think it's a nice wallpaper version. Might need some colour or tint though? It's very grey. :)/weidel 2006/7/22, Viper550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dennis Kaarsemaker wrote: On za, 2006-07-22 at 14:06 -0400, Viper550 wrote: As you know, I am working on a new theme design for Edubuntu to counter the awfully put together theme of Dapper yes, it was THAT horrible Please keep in mind that people worked on that too and there is no need to keep ranting about the artwork. Be considerate.I understand that, I just thought that they just didn't go together properly. I don't think a Green wallpaper goes good with a primarilybeige, orange, and red theme. See, on Ubuntu, everything goes togethernicely, each element is made to go with the other elements for aconsistent experience, but introduce something with a completely different color and it messes up everything up!Attached is the new version of the Edubuntu Chalkboard wallpaper fromDapper that I was working on earlier when I sent that first email. Thisone takes on more of a blackboard like appearance (and will go better with even the reddish of themes!).Viper550--ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Technique used for stylized waves
Looking forward to it! And plugin approaches depend on the use of the plugins. :) Good plugins and plugin use shouldn't be noticable as plugin effects on the art (which is rare, I agree).If you version-save, just a few different snapshots of the stages of the artwork would do quite nicely, when you have the time for it. Cheers/weidel2006/7/22, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sat, 2006-22-07 at 08:55 +0200, Niklas Weidel wrote: I'm also quite fascinated with wall_troy_04 which I'd appreciate some inside information on how it was done. :)2006/7/22, Chuck Huber [EMAIL PROTECTED]:I like the look and wonder if you could briefly go over thetechnique used to create it.On Sat, 2006-22-07 at 08:18 +0100, Joao Inacio wrote: quick comment on those new wallpapers (troy): they really feel good. i'd love to see a couple more on the same style.Sorry for seeming to ignore those requests folks.Once Itidy up the wiki and such, I will try to get a briefhowto out there.I have flogged through a good few and have more or less refined a direction.I prefer to use pure design as opposed to stockplugin approaches.This lends to a more distinctlook _and_ avoids the public flogging that I haveseen in countless meetings regarding the use of plugins.All of that work is 100% open source generated too,for those of your who are passionate about thatimportant aspect.Sincerely,TJS-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux)iD4DBQBEwnyMar0EasPEHjQRAv6vAKC2Vk2Jgm4ICW6kePvANDY0HnCgxwCYrPdTH3abIC13gq50t6pVQrsMqg===k7tb-END PGP SIGNATURE---ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Edubuntu Artwork
theme words for me for edubuntu would probably be in line with calm (promotes concentration), relaxed, openminded, serious, reliable, inspiring and creative. I know some of those might seem opposing to one another, but it's what pops into my head. /weidel2006/7/22, Lisa Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dear Artworkians,I'm posting up here to ask for people's help/advice/contributions to theartwork package in edubuntu for the edgy release.We have never had anartwork team before, and I'm keen to make a good impression this release. I think, being a lot free-er this release with regards to artwork willbe of great benefit to edubuntu, although we still have to be carefulabout the quality of the work we include.I have seen some great texture work going on in the ubuntu-artwork team and would like toreplicate that feeling of artwork themes in edubuntu.Last release we had the normal theme and a young theme.I'm hoping to do the same this release with the inclusion possibly of ahigher-edu theme that can be used in universities.I know that thereis some talk from some people about having a branding engine for edgy. My hubby, cbx33 is starting to look into that and I believe that thatwould be a key feature for many institutions.At the same time, forthose who do not have the time or the inclination, I think it is vital to provide them with a theme that does not patronise their institution.So I'm asking for what theme words people would like present inedubuntu this release, for example, young, fresh etc.If you can't seem to find the word but know an image that embodies the feeling you aredescribing, link us to it, and we can see if we can think of it.I'll then start putting together a wiki page of all the ideas we come up with, so we can collaborate on themes and ideas.Once again I'd like to thank everyone who helped previously on dapper,let's make edgy rock ever more :pAliasVegas--ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu splash
Very neat. I prefer version 2, it's cleaner and straightforward./weidel2006/7/23, jmak [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all,Here are two login splashes I've designed for xubuntu edgy. They aregif animations. As you know, one of the most important considerationwhen creating any kind of artworks for xubuntu is to be small in file size. I hope I managed to strike a reasonable compromise between filesize and prettiness. Version 1 only 30KB and Version 2 only 20KB.You can look at them here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/XubuntuEdgy/ProposalsAnd please give me some feedback.Thanks,J. Mak--http://jozmak.googlepages.com/ --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] New papers for that wall!
Once more I've played around with some wallpaper ideas. For those wondering why I'm pumping out these things, it's my own little way of experimenting up a feel and form in my own head. Each idea directs the next one, and I think I'm starting to home in on a pretty decent edgy-look. The first one on https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/WallpaperProposal which I've named 'glassflower' is my personal favourite so far. It's a distinct look, and retaining some simplicity while at the same time being pretty detailed. The reason for it was that I was experimenting with fully glossy backgrounds, and I just didn't like it as a full background since it takes too much focus. I usually prefer light abstract colours. But in order to connect the glossy perspective we wish for Edgy, I created a reflective center in the middle of the flower pattern. Best of both worlds. :) Been playing around with the color of the glassblob in the middle, and most colors look pretty neat, but I settled on a yellowish in order to not break too much from the background palette. I've upped a 1600x1200 version of it on my wikipage too, it's linked from the proposalpage. The second one is too light, ofcourse, but it's a swiveling pattern I was experimenting with and slapped in a little branding.Third one is a simple abstract reflective 3D render, which I've layered up to smooth out from the center out to create a little macro-effect. I'm also starting to get intrigued by the usplash right now, so I might soon have some ideas there as well. He who lives shall see.Cheers/weidelPs! Feedback regarding the walls is very useful, even if it's only a statement on which is your favourite, as it helps me work out what to think about next time. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)
I'll upload desktop-resolution versions when I get home from work later on. :)2006/7/18, Lukas Sabota [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sun, 2006-07-16 at 02:16 +0200, Niklas Weidel wrote: I've spent a long weekend on my slow laptop, but I have some stuff to show for it on the wiki, which I've finally gotten to grips with! Feel free to feedback. First of all, I've added a page of my own, where I've now put up two new very overworked logotypes in a golden/textured/glossy look. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NiklasWeidel Three new wallpaper sketches added to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/WallpaperProposal Six new glossy examples added to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/GlossProposal /weidelWhere can I find high-res versions of these wallpapers?I think theywould look good on my desktop right about now :)Very nice!God bless,Lukas -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)
Thanks mate. :) I don't know yet how they could be used, they're a bit intense, but in wallpapers and stuff feel free to slap them in.2006/7/16, Klaus Bitto [EMAIL PROTECTED]:The two logos on your personal blog ( https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NiklasWeidel) are *awesome*!I just want to *eat* them. Look like jelly sweets :) --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)
Thanks all!Regarding the metallic/brown wallpapers, with the circle device - anyone have any ideas for another graphic element to use there, seeing as we don't want branded wallpapers? 2006/7/16, Mark Shuttleworth [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Niklas Weidel wrote: Three new wallpaper sketches added to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/WallpaperProposal Very classy work, Niklas! I particularly liked the metallic and brown wallpapers (with the large circle-of-friends device). Mark -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Tropic: Human or Tangerine?
My vote is on Human. :)2006/7/15, Viper550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: As you know, I am working on a new theme which will be included in Edgycalled Tropic (blah blah blah, let's get to the good stuff)...But, I have run into a little Icon related problem: which one should Iuse? So I have decided to ask all of you on the mailing list today: Human or Tangerine?Viper550--ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)
I've spent a long weekend on my slow laptop, but I have some stuff to show for it on the wiki, which I've finally gotten to grips with! Feel free to feedback.First of all, I've added a page of my own, where I've now put up two new very overworked logotypes in a golden/textured/glossy look. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NiklasWeidelThree new wallpaper sketches added to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/WallpaperProposalSix new glossy examples added tohttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/GlossProposal /weidel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Wallpapers and logos
2006/7/14, Viper550 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Niklas Weidel wrote: I've been playing around a bit with both desktop ideas and the textlogo. I know we're in a basic-ideas-phase, but as usual I couldn't stop, so these are somewhat advanced. First off is a little wallpaper thing I got together, with strange little soft spotthings (looks like bloodcells sort of) and a reflective ubuntu-logo just for show. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desk1_withlogo.png And without the logo. It has almost a painted feel. Wanted to keep it organic, a little strange and unique. The original blobs were generated by a filter which i've tweaked. It *is* a bit cluttered, i suppose, but I've found no good solution for that yet, and I'm quite convinced it's a habit thing when using the wallpaper. I have it on my desktop now and will see how it works. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desk1_nologo.png Here's the textlogo. It's a somber look, not really shiny-gloss. If we want to opt for brighter colours, it could go bright like the previous logo, but it looks real strange with dark browns in those cases. Will try a brighter one later on. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/textlogo.png http://www.weidel.se/gfx/textlogo.psd - photoshop original for your tweaking enjoyment Here's a little fractal wallpaper I've messed with. Not ubuntu-coloured yet, just a draft. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_1.png Same one sombered down and coloured. Really like this one. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_satin.png Another one from the same base (believe it or not), very non-intrusive and clothy and just a tad more interesting than a single coloured background. :) Still, I can't help but like it. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_satin2.png That's it for me! Hope it might inspire someone. Let me know if you want PSD's for the wallpapers. /WeidelAwesome wallpapers, the last one is pretty nice! I might want to usethat one as the official wallpaper for the Tropic theme. But, I willneed it in Greyscale, 1600x1200 in order for me to make it into the right colors (as it will grace most of the Tropic artwork, from LoginScreen to Desktop).Viper550Thanks viper, do you mean fractal1_satin2? I'll hook you up with the PSD if you want, or I'll rescale it for you. /weidel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] art.ubuntu.com
Personally, art.ubuntu.com is nice, but there are many many alternatives out there with vastly better content and system. While I do feel the artsite would have a great place in the community, I also feel that it should be remade from the ground up to really offer unique services since it is ubuntu-only in a way. Considering the earlier posts regarding the CMS, this confirms this. I for one would love to see the submissions in a dedicated artsite like that to become automatically included in some sort of special synaptic-version, so when going into the system settings to change theme one can simply click a button there to see what's available in the sites database seamlessly. Off the point though.Regarding CMS, as Neil said, there is no shortage of great, free CMS-systems. I've been using Joomla for example, which has a lot of plugins that could form a basis for an easy-to-handle artwork site. /weidel2006/7/14, Niel Drummond [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:00:33 +0200Luka Čehovin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: deep sleep and postpone its upgrade till post-Edgy (i think). If someone is willing to do some research on alternative CMSs he/she is more than welcome to post the results here on MLIt can't be the lack of a CMS.. there are 1000's of CMS's tochoose from, and we're already running Zope on Launchpad. Why don't we plonk one of the image cartridges ontop and get ready to go again?- Niel i hope that the reason for closing the AUC is now a bit more clear ... Cheers, -Luka --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] art.ubuntu.com
It is indeed a project that takes a lot of time and effort. I will check with a techie-friend of mine if he has the time for it./weidel2006/7/14, Mark Shuttleworth [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Niklas Weidel wrote: Regarding CMS, as Neil said, there is no shortage of great, free CMS-systems. I've been using Joomla for example, which has a lot of plugins that could form a basis for an easy-to-handle artwork site. What's short is someone to devote the time to getting the system up and running. Does anyone want to volunteer to make that happen? I think having an art.ubuntu.com is preferable to a simple gnome-look redirection because gnome-look IIRC has constraints on branded images which art.ubuntu.com would obviously not have. Mark --ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu
I like it a lot, especially the second logo which is a bit lighter. Maybe try to make the chrome edges just a few pixels smaller, they're the attention grabber right now, not the whole. Just my thought. Good work!/weidel 2006/7/14, jmak [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all,These are some of my explorations in the direction of developing a newfeel for the logo an gdm greeter screen for Xubuntu/edgy.https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XubuntuEdgySpecs The logo has been given a chrome treatment to make it more lively; thebackground of the login screen uses flat colors in order to keep thefile size down, which is a basic requirement for xubuntu. Please note that these artworks are still a work in progress.I am also thinking about using only the logo in the greeter and getrid of the wording 'xubuntu' What do you think about this idea?Please give me some feedback. Thanks,J. Mak--http://jozmak.googlepages.com/--ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] 16 colour glassy
As we discussed earlier, glassy effect in 16 colours could get interesting. Actually, what I noticed is that due to the limited palette of Ubuntu, it's pretty easy. Look at the attached example of my previous logotype which I simply downsampled to 16 unique colours - looks pretty good imo! No tweaking needed. I'll look into if there's some from-the-scratch methods that might be useful for 16col, but as it looks we can go pretty advanced in the glossy effect as long as we keep to the restricted ubuntulogotype palette. /weidel logo-glass-16.gif Description: GIF image -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Re: 16 colour glassy
Oh, here's the palette I've used. Actually the logo and effect uses 14 colours, as one is reserved for white and one for transparancy. So there's plenty of room for a background colour in the boot and a text colour. I attach both a photoshop palette and a windows .PAL. Sorry about my windowsness, but gimp simply isn't my cup of tea. /weidel2006/7/13, Niklas Weidel [EMAIL PROTECTED]: As we discussed earlier, glassy effect in 16 colours could get interesting. Actually, what I noticed is that due to the limited palette of Ubuntu, it's pretty easy. Look at the attached example of my previous logotype which I simply downsampled to 16 unique colours - looks pretty good imo! No tweaking needed. I'll look into if there's some from-the-scratch methods that might be useful for 16col, but as it looks we can go pretty advanced in the glossy effect as long as we keep to the restricted ubuntulogotype palette. /weidel 16col.act Description: Binary data 16col.pal Description: Binary data -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] PROPOSALS
Regarding Niel's work on logoproposal, I would say that the top left one has the best lighting - if it could be centered just a tiny bit so the last u has the same shade as the first. When one edge of a text like that is darker it offcenters it. /weidel2006/7/13, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have created a proposal sub area of the incoming sectionon the wiki.Thus far, I have dropped Niel's early work on some logo props: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/LogoProposaland the full contact that I have churned out:https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/BackingTexturesProposal For centralization, let's keep them under EdgyProposals.If anyone can provide them, some good loose logo proposals wouldbe appreciated.Don't worry about fine tuning -- just get them out the door.Obviously we can comp against the default logo, but having someglossy variations would be nice.Here is Who_'s work, but it would be nice to see many more forvariations in the comping.(I moved it to the Edgy bin as well): https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/GlassyLogo-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQBEtnuCar0EasPEHjQRArekAJ42AKPTkojkDOzMCQbSRqfmIMsibgCg6DZR79JVLXiM8y6YUut0XMH7Khw==oRrO-END PGP SIGNATURE---ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] PROPOSALS: Update
Pinch off? You mean you'd like to see the same gloss effect I made on the ubuntu-logo for the textlogo?2006/7/13, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED] :https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyProposals/ Root page now shows subchildren as per the template.I have probably missed several wiki pages that need tobe moved here.Sorry if I overlooked some pages -- Iwas in a huge rush and must escape.Please migrate accordingly.Thanks.CHANGED: Added Niklas' glossy samples.(Could Niklas perhaps pinch off one or two with the default Ubuntu text featuring the dynamic gloss effect?Thanks)-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux)iD8DBQBEtn7Ear0EasPEHjQRAsHVAKC7Wzth3FOW1NJYw12YSdj+0uT/0ACdE+3NVYcuVnpcrny0+dRsdzRUX7g==OnJm-END PGP SIGNATURE---ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Wallpapers and logos
I've been playing around a bit with both desktop ideas and the textlogo. I know we're in a basic-ideas-phase, but as usual I couldn't stop, so these are somewhat advanced.First off is a little wallpaper thing I got together, with strange little soft spotthings (looks like bloodcells sort of) and a reflective ubuntu-logo just for show. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desk1_withlogo.pngAnd without the logo. It has almost a painted feel. Wanted to keep it organic, a little strange and unique. The original blobs were generated by a filter which i've tweaked. It *is* a bit cluttered, i suppose, but I've found no good solution for that yet, and I'm quite convinced it's a habit thing when using the wallpaper. I have it on my desktop now and will see how it works. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desk1_nologo.pngHere's the textlogo. It's a somber look, not really shiny-gloss. If we want to opt for brighter colours, it could go bright like the previous logo, but it looks real strange with dark browns in those cases. Will try a brighter one later on. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/textlogo.pnghttp://www.weidel.se/gfx/textlogo.psd - photoshop original for your tweaking enjoyment Here's a little fractal wallpaper I've messed with. Not ubuntu-coloured yet, just a draft.http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_1.pngSame one sombered down and coloured. Really like this one. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_satin.pngAnother one from the same base (believe it or not), very non-intrusive and clothy and just a tad more interesting than a single coloured background. :) Still, I can't help but like it. http://www.weidel.se/gfx/Fractal1_satin2.pngThat's it for me! Hope it might inspire someone. Let me know if you want PSD's for the wallpapers. /Weidel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] REQUEST: Glassy samples
Feel free to use the glassy ubuntu-logo I've upped earlier for logon/isplash. I'll see if I can make some complete variants, but I'd rather have them connect in some way to the desktop background for a really sleek feel. Glassy in 16 colours can be done, results depending on how many of those 16 colours are to be used in the glassy effect apart from background, other objects etc. I'll see if I can mash something together tonight. I'll also look into doing ubuntu-coloured glassy look, it will likely require a different use of shading and effects to come off right.Do we have a colour palette for non-gimp/inkscape, seeing as I work best in expensive software? :) /weidel2006/7/10, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED]: SUMMARY:Request for glassy demonstrations.I thought Who's and Weidel's glassy lookswould do wonderfully for the branding acrossthe two higher resolution items (Logon and l-splash).However, it would be nice if we could get an idea as to how to accomplish this in 16 colours.If Weidel and Who could find the time, as wellas any other glassy look specialists out there(Ken?Andreas?) could you please submit a fewsamples as to how to do your distinctive glossy / glassy looks?Further still, if you gloss specialists couldsubmit some attempts in 16 colors, it would beextremely helpful.Don't worry about being Ubuntuspecific, in fact, I would personally find it useful if you applied your looks across a few differentbasic shapes.Thanks for any time you guys can offer, your workis dearly appreciated.PS:The colour array in Sikma's wallpaper samplemight be interesting if someone could perhaps glossy it in some manner -- perhaps on the bandsof colour in a similar way to the shell samples.Thanks again team...TJS-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQBEsaT2ar0EasPEHjQRAi82AJ45Vs2OYw9/6tN7q6y/KNKWR0CDJgCdHxXyhECCUaQuvekHCqClV2p5ohc==NVhY-END PGP SIGNATURE---ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] SPECIFICATIONS: Edgy primary targets updated.
Do we have coders working on usplash, or just implementing it? Would be real nice if it could be modernized a bit to incorporate some moving graphical elements, such as a simple animation or such. Bit-depth and resolution could stand the same, for compatibility reasons, but I think it would improve the boot procedure a lot. 2006/7/6, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED]: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeDesktopWallpaperhttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeLoginImage https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeLoginSplashImagehttps://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ChangeUsplash The above links now contain updated information.Insome instances (namely usplash), it is an evolutionaryprocess that is working in conjunction with the codedevelopment team.Frank and Ken are keeping up with those details.Please read them thoroughly before considering yourdesigns.Also, please do _not_ submit random ideas withouthaving some notion that the four must work togethercohesively.This means that all of the work must abide by the general design specifications wherepossible.Thank you.TJS-BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux)iD8DBQBErJUYar0EasPEHjQRAo6EAJ9c+UqfqJ+M57rkzMCIspy48hkJiQCcCUAG 2/YxEGB5bI2neW6WNN4gacQ==Tt3E-END PGP SIGNATURE---ubuntu-art mailing listubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Schedule-thought
Great, I find the updated artwork plan easier to follow!Re wallpaper; good feedback all, I'll start thinking of variations for the next phase.2006/6/27, Kenneth Wimer [EMAIL PROTECTED]:On Jun 27, 2006, at 12:19 AM, Kenneth Wimer wrote: snip I have added these to the wiki (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/ Specs/EdgyArtworkPlan) although you should note that this spec is not approved yet, so there might be some small changes still coming. We still need to clear up the situation with Ponder, etc. but following Franks lead, I'll hit the sack now and work on this first thing in the morning :-)I have now added the end of each cycle in the t4p process to the wikipage, hope this makes things a bit clearer.Bye,Ken--ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.comhttps://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Glassy logo
I've separated the logo from the wallpaper I did earlier as promised, and put it up as a png if anyone would like to use it for something. :)http://www.weidel.se/gfx/logo-glass.png /Niklas -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Schedule-thought
Just a small thought for the edgy-schedule; the headings could be a bit more obvious, for example there's Ponder two time in a row. It's not very obvious, at least to me, that the second of these is meant to represent the end of that activity. It would be wiser to label them Ponder start and Ponder end to make it crystal clear. To me, it looks like two dates that are designated to Ponder, and not a period between them. :) /WeidelPs. Newb-question; where/how to upload ideas and propositions for the specs? Edit the wikipages?Thoughts regarding wallpaper idea would be appreciated; http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desktop2%201400.png -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] New member
Cheers all.I don't mean to spam the list, but I'd like to present myself quickly to you all since I joined this team just now. :)I'm a fairly new, recently-converted, Ubuntu-user so my knowledge of the linux world is, well, pretty basic. But, I've spent 5 years as a professional IT consultant and technician (mainly Windows 2k-XP and OS8-OSX) so I'm learning quickly. More viable here is that I also have had a career in an advertising agency as graphics artist and layouter, and have diplomas in digital graphics. I have also been running my own business with a friend since 1997, designing websites, intranets, doing filmwork etc. Currently, I quit my job as an IT drone (cheer for me!) to pursue more rewarding things, so I'm studying at Hyper Island School of New Media at the moment, a 2 year education in project management and with a focus on digital media. Right now I'm on one of the internship periods, and the last three months I've been sitting in a huge media consultancy firm (Carat / Aegis Media) and will work there over the summer. But I have a great urge to do more graphics works, or at least help others with it, and seeing as I've just fallen in love with Ubuntu I'd like to contribute in any way I can. I believe the Ubuntu project is an important and vital step for the desktop OS-market. And I *so* love making UI's, and my next internship will be at DICE (you know, the guys behind the Battlefield games) where I'll pester the UI designer a good deal. I guess it's my secret fetish. :) And to end off with the basic ASL; 26yr old swedish dude with beard, glasses and a crappy laptop.Cheers all/Niklas -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] New member
Thanks for the welcome!Yes, I have plenty of print experience as it was what I was doing at the advertising agency. It's fun, but i prefer digital; it's s much nicer not to have to work in 2gb photoshop high resolution documents.. =) UI designing at DICE is usually done with freelancers though, I've been talking with the guy behind Battlefield and he also freelances for ad agencies such as Ogilvy; year-round positions as UI designers are rare and few inbetween in the business, sadly. It's a whole science, but mostly game companies just hires a good graphic artists that knows the genre.. :/ Or, hires a UI company like scaleform then, I suppose. =) That sounds really nice! Where are they located?I'm not much of an IRC'er (I got bored of it around, uh, '97) but perhaps I'll renew my passion. Might give it a shot! May I ask what the top prios are for the art team right now? What are you guys focusing on - I guess it's a bunch of work for next release?Cheers/Niklas2006/6/22, Michiel Sikma [EMAIL PROTECTED]:Hi Niklas! Welcome to the Artwork team. It's great to have someone around withexperience in graphics. Do you also have experience in print work?I hope that you will succeed at getting a job as UI designer at DICE. I too would like to be part of a game studio sometime, although rightnow I'm just biding my time as graphic designer and web programmer.Maybe you've ever heard of Scaleform? It's also a UI company whichdoes mostly work for game studios (programming and artwork). If only my friend who works there could get me in...Some useful links:- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork - the wiki page for the artwork team.- https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Team/GetInvolved - page with usefulinformation for getting started with Ubuntu artwork.I also hope you'll frequent the IRC channel. Things are sometimes alittle quiet in there... Have fun!MichielOp 22-jun-2006, om 17:54 heeft Niklas Weidel het volgende geschreven: Cheers all. I don't mean to spam the list, but I'd like to present myself quickly to you all since I joined this team just now. :) I'm a fairly new, recently-converted, Ubuntu-user so my knowledge of the linux world is, well, pretty basic. But, I've spent 5 years as a professional IT consultant and technician (mainly Windows 2k- XP and OS8-OSX) so I'm learning quickly. More viable here is that I also have had a career in an advertising agency as graphics artist and layouter, and have diplomas in digital graphics. I have also been running my own business with a friend since 1997, designing websites, intranets, doing filmwork etc. Currently, I quit my job as an IT drone (cheer for me!) to pursue more rewarding things, so I'm studying at Hyper Island School of New Media at the moment, a 2 year education in project management and with a focus on digital media. Right now I'm on one of the internship periods, and the last three months I've been sitting in a huge media consultancy firm (Carat / Aegis Media) and will work there over the summer. But I have a great urge to do more graphics works, or at least help others with it, and seeing as I've just fallen in love with Ubuntu I'd like to contribute in any way I can. I believe the Ubuntu project is an important and vital step for the desktop OS-market. And I *so* love making UI's, and my next internship will be at DICE (you know, the guys behind the Battlefield games) where I'll pester the UI designer a good deal. I guess it's my secret fetish. :) And to end off with the basic ASL; 26yr old swedish dude with beard, glasses and a crappy laptop. Cheers all /Niklas -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
