Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal : Ubuntu-Art forum.

2006-09-03 Thread Niklas Weidel
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] :

Re: [ubuntu-art] [TT-Blubuntu] New motif idea in wallpapers

2006-08-04 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] Somewhat /away

2006-08-03 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] [REQUEST] Sound designers?

2006-08-02 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] [REQUEST] Sound designers?

2006-08-02 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] More Rough Sketches

2006-07-28 Thread Niklas Weidel
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.

Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu-new login screen proposals

2006-07-27 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu splash

2006-07-24 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Re: [Proposal] HUGE glossy L-Splash contact sheet

2006-07-24 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Technique used for stylized waves

2006-07-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] [Edubuntu] Ideas?

2006-07-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Technique used for stylized waves

2006-07-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Edubuntu Artwork

2006-07-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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]:

Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu splash

2006-07-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] New papers for that wall!

2006-07-21 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)

2006-07-19 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)

2006-07-17 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)

2006-07-16 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Tropic: Human or Tangerine?

2006-07-15 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] Lots of new stuff (wiki'ed!)

2006-07-15 Thread Niklas Weidel
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.

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wallpapers and logos

2006-07-14 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] art.ubuntu.com

2006-07-14 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] art.ubuntu.com

2006-07-14 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu

2006-07-14 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] 16 colour glassy

2006-07-13 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] Re: 16 colour glassy

2006-07-13 Thread Niklas Weidel
, 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

Re: [ubuntu-art] PROPOSALS

2006-07-13 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] PROPOSALS: Update

2006-07-13 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] Wallpapers and logos

2006-07-13 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] REQUEST: Glassy samples

2006-07-10 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] SPECIFICATIONS: Edgy primary targets updated.

2006-07-06 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] Schedule-thought

2006-06-28 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] Glassy logo

2006-06-28 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

2006-06-26 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

[ubuntu-art] New member

2006-06-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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

Re: [ubuntu-art] New member

2006-06-22 Thread Niklas Weidel
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