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3-Depth Dock Idea....

October 28, 2009 7:46:22 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
So I've put together a new dock skin and I would like to get some feedback before I submit it. This is most definitely not finalized yet. I suppose it's an Objectdock WIP. Anyway here's a screenshot, Let me know what you think. Suggestions appreciated.

By the way, I'm willing to do some foreground on this dock if anyone has a good idea.

Thanks!
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Reply #1 October 28, 2009 8:21:09 PM
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I would like to give you a suggestion but it looks very good the way it is now.

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Reply #2 October 28, 2009 8:42:00 PM
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It looks good.. no suggeston(s)  but I would like to know the code used to make the Icons have an reflection on the dock.

thanks.

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Reply #3 October 28, 2009 11:07:37 PM
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I did not use a code for icon reflection. I make the reflections myself using photoshop CS4. However, automatic icon reflection would be a pretty cool feature for objectdock.

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Reply #4 October 28, 2009 11:45:29 PM
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However, automatic icon reflection would be a pretty cool feature for objectdock.

It will be there in OD 2.0.

Suggestions.

1. It's hard to tell where your light source is coming from. The use of "glossiness" is kind of sporadic and everywhere. It seems like the light source ought to be above and behind. In that case, the front "ledge" ought to be a bit darker, instead of lighter.

2. The feet on the lower left and right sides look kind of off.

Looks very promising! I've noticed you tend to be pretty creative in your works.

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Reply #5 October 28, 2009 11:53:27 PM
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The feet on the lower left and right sides look kind of off.

looks a bit coffee table'y

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Reply #6 October 29, 2009 1:31:07 AM
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Thanks for the feedback everyone!! Brian, I myself am confused about the lighting so I'm going to work on that. However I made the bottom of the dock a little more "stable." Is this better?

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Reply #7 October 29, 2009 2:06:32 AM
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looks a bit coffee table'y
   

 

lol

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Reply #8 October 29, 2009 2:10:56 AM
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Better.

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Reply #9 October 29, 2009 2:14:45 AM
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I like.    

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Reply #10 October 29, 2009 2:33:06 PM
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oh cool .. so when you get this dock up and I put icons on the dock I then will not have reflections right ?  if so that sucks but still looks good to me

However, automatic icon reflection would be a pretty cool feature for objectdock.

It will be there in OD 2.0.
   that would be cool and I hope it is there...

 

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Reply #11 October 29, 2009 3:01:38 PM
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Brian, I myself am confused about the lighting

I can see what he's saying, thing is, a lot of UI, dock, skinning work imo is about stylizing and not so much realizing. In other words, sometimes the actual light source(s) and lighting paramaters when done.. correctly.. may not look as good as something that was styled. It doesn't look bad to me looking at it from a styleized view point. In other words if you lost the highlights in the foreground, it may be more correct.. yet.. may not look as good.. as a  dock.

Losing the legs is also an improvement.

 

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Reply #12 October 29, 2009 3:09:50 PM
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it really looks good ! ! ... maybe just for me, brainstorming on creating my first foreground with colored shadows, it seems only missing "some" shadow 

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Reply #13 October 29, 2009 8:33:37 PM
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Okay, next idea. I've added on some side-walls to the dock. I could possibly add a backdrop too. Does this look better than the original? Or is it better to keep it simple this time? Or I could always upload both at the same time....

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Reply #14 October 29, 2009 8:39:17 PM
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interesting, is that the actual dock or a PS mockup? didnt know u could put sides on docks like that... and yes, frankell hit on something, could use a wee bit if soft dropshadowing.

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Reply #15 October 29, 2009 8:45:39 PM
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Yes, that is the actual dock. I have actually made a few docks with sides like that. I'll work on a little drop shadow.

 

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Reply #16 October 29, 2009 9:04:50 PM
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Lookin' pretty good... keep brainstorming--I like your ideas.

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Reply #17 October 29, 2009 9:14:49 PM
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I've added on some side-walls to the dock.

Kinda looking like a TIE Fighter; is that Vader's fighter?

Looking great! I hope you're going to include both versions when you upload...

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Reply #18 October 29, 2009 9:27:08 PM
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I'm planning on including 3 different styles when I eventually upload this project (unless I come up with another . I will also include the PSD files so you can edit it if you want. This is the third style I will include:

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Reply #19 October 29, 2009 10:18:24 PM
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Cool!

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Reply #20 October 30, 2009 1:09:06 AM
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Very neat idea

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Reply #21 October 30, 2009 11:35:35 AM
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I like the idea, I think the back and sides are def. too tall though as it stands.

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Reply #22 October 30, 2009 11:52:31 AM
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Quoting vStyler,
reply 21
I like the idea, I think the back and sides are def. too tall though as it stands.

I already submitted the skin this morning.......If a lot of people feel the same way I will update it. Also, keep in mind that my icons are smaller due to the reflective effect. Normal icons will appear larger than mine.

 

I expect this will be in the objectdock gallery by tonight!!

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Reply #23 October 30, 2009 11:56:05 AM
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good enough .. great job on implementing feedback

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Reply #24 October 30, 2009 1:16:49 PM
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didnt know u could put sides on docks like that..

... you can have any dock lateral image just setting to stretch only the .png central pixels:

play with the .ini file > (OutsideBorderLeft \ OutsideBorderRight for BackgroundTop + Bottom positions)

(OutsideBorderTop \ OutsideBorderBottom for BackgroundLeft + Rigth positions)

let's say the image is 710 pixels try to leave around 350 pixs as border !

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Reply #25 October 30, 2009 1:17:03 PM
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too tall though as it stands.

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