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Netbeans 3.4.1 Splash is ugly. I know that, I did it ;-). Please, provide me with a nice 3.4.1 Splash image, possibly with "Merak" codename, please. To get an ugly picture, follow this link: http://www.netbeans.org/unbranded-source/browse/~checkout~/core/src/org/netbeans/core/resources/splash.gif?rev=1.27.8.3.2.2&content-type=image/gif
Probably it is actually Leos, not Bruce, who would handle this... Ian?
I think this is Ian's territory. It might be a good idea to provide a "beta template" template or specs of some kind to make it easier to create development screens along the way, and have the visual designer provide changes when the look of the screen is going to change significantly. best, b.
Well, this is exactly the reason why the PSD (Photoshop) sources for the splash screen are available in the graphics repository on http://ui.netbeans.org/graphics/index.html, so that each time an update is needed, it does not depend on Sun paying a graphics artist to update it. There is no problem with us doing it, but it simply does not feel right. I bet there is someone with good graphics skills in the community who would be able to do this in Photoshop pretty quickly. If you won't be able able to find anyone, please ping me, and I'll provide it. Regarding the codename in the splash screen, I have mixed emotions about that. Codename is an internal term used in development to refrain from using concrete version numbers, I am not sure it should appear in the final splash screen (However, it is a good idea to do it on the Beta splashes, I agree).
Actually I don't have photoshop (and it's not freely downloadable, you know ;-), so please make it for me. Look at http://www.netbeans.org/unbranded-source/browse/~checkout~/core/src/org/netbeans/core/resources/splash.gif?rev=1.27.8.3.2.3&content-type=image/gif I made it from 3.4 Beta.
Maxym, why don't you ask on the mailing lists if anyone can help?
done - nbdev & nbusers
Created attachment 8245 [details] Final Version Splash 3.4.1, I could add Beta to this, remove the Platform for something else like IDE or whatever.....
Gremlin, Thank you! Could you, please, provide your Real Name? I'd like to ask you to create a splash for IDE that: 1. Is similiar to Netbeans 3.4 splash ;-) 2. Is different to Netbeans 3.4 splash - more bright, not this cold-blue, but this is IMHO. 3. Codename appearing on the splash is small. BTW: I don't like the current attachment much :-(: - too large 3.4.1 - Merak codename is also too bold
Maxym, I feel quite strongly that modifying the appearance for a dot-dot (bugfix) release is not a good idea. For 3.5 or 4.0, it should definitely be visually different, but for 3.4.1 I would vote for just modifying the version number. As I said before, I think that including the code name in the final splash is somewhat strange (especially since our codenames are not that cool - and also, since the word has no clear meaning in english, most people would wander what the hell the word "Merak" on the splash means :-), but if other people feel there is a benefit in doing so (is there?), I would not have a problem with it.
A few comments: I agree that the overall appearance of the splash shouldn't change for a dot release. Just change the number in the same size and font as before. My opinion: Code names IDs are a big part of some other open source projects, but they don't provide any information about which is newest. It's clear that 4.1 is after 3.5, but who can say with project names like Psyche or Demeter which came first? It's cute but not very functional, so leave them out. Ian, maybe the screen template could be available in GIMP format (because it can include layers for number changes and is free) Ian: Maybe some brief instructions for changing screens for releases could be posted with the screen templates. The screen shouldn't require any new redesign for dot releases, so this phase shouldn't require a graphic designer. Big release Splash images should (maybe) change, and it's up to Ian F. (I think) to manage this. Should it be opened up to the community, or a visual designer assigned to do it? Ian? That's all for now.
OK, you convinced me: only .1 be added to Netbeans 3.4 splash. BTW: Why 4.0 splash is mostly the same as 3.4 ? ;-)
Created attachment 8337 [details] Netbeans Splash Screen without any version being displayed
Created attachment 8338 [details] Netbeans Splash Screen with version "3.4.1" being displayed
I have attached 2 images above. 1) Attachment Id: 8337 1) Attachment Id: 8338 The first attachment is an image where I rubbed out the version number, so that later on u can use this image and paint any other version number if u want. The second attachment (Id 8338) is an image where I painted the version "3.4.1". These are the following font properties that I used for the version number Family: Impact Type: Regular Size: 30 pt Anti-aliasing method: Strong Color: R=255, G=170, B=0 By the way I am not a graphic expert, but if u want u can always contact me at the following email address saumendra@canada.com
By the way the second attachment (Id 8338) where I painted the version "3.4.1" is an image in jpg format. Do u need it in gif format or what? I guess I am going to attach another splash image with version 3.4.1 being painted in gif format, just incase u need it. Saumendra saumendra@canada.com
Created attachment 8339 [details] Netbeans 3.4.1 splash screen in gif format (just incase u need it)
Created attachment 8340 [details] Netbeans 3.4.1 splash screen in gif format (with a little shadow effect)
Ian, Both GremlinX and Saumendra asked me about splash font: > What font is the netBeans logo written in? With Adobe, > it treats the text as an object, and so I'm unable to > get the font type for it. > If u can tell me what specific font is used to > display the version number, I can paint the version > "3.4.1" for u. If it is some special font, I might > need the font file to be sent to me. Could you provide a link to font on ui.../graphics/ ?
After the email discussion with Maxym, I found that I wasn't using the correct font. Since I couldn't figure out what font is used for the version number, I grabbed an old splash "3.4 Beta 1", erased the word "Beta", placed a ".", and shoved the number "1" right next to it. I hope this will finally do. And yes.. it is in "gif" format.
Created attachment 8343 [details] Here it is.
Looks nice to me at least. Can be compared with: http://ui.netbeans.org/graphics/34ide.png
Thanks, Saumendra
Created attachment 8350 [details] And now for something completely different
The above attachment is in Maxym's hints ;) for a 4.0 splash. I was messing around and came up with it. I decreased the opacity of the back ground, added the nB to the background, increased the opacity of the former cube object, and moved it next to the netBeans title. to the netBeans, I used impact font, with a drop shadow and Bevel and Emboss. I also did the same to the light blue line below. I added an outer glow to the 4.0 as well. and to the background, decrease opacity to 64% (with the white behind it, it lightened up the whole area). My attempt at Similar but different. GremlinX
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