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Skinz.ORG/Terminator3.com Contest
Skinz.org is pleased to announce an art contest in
conjunction with Terminator3.com, Warner Brothers and C-2 pictures. Click on the banner for more rules & details:
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UPDATE**JUNE 6, 2003**
We are now accepting any type of artwork! From Wallpaper to Skins to ANYTHING GOES! Remember the contest Ends June 30, 2003!!
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Featured Skinz.org Artist - SteV
Skinz.org would like to congratulate our winner SteV for designing a Skinz.org wallpaper! He is an awesome member of Skinz who always contributes valuable advice, critiques, as well as submitting amazing artwork. I wish we had more members like him who keep up the support of Skinz.org.
Now.. here is his Skinz.org wallpaper
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Now isn't this awesome! Don't you want to be here! Well keep posting and it may just happen.
SteV will now be featured here for a month and even get a SKINZ.ORG email address! |
Learn more about SteV here and see his work...
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News - Posted on June 10th at 07:58pm by CutTheRedWire
Twisted Realmz Release 6 is Upon Us!
The artists at <a href="http://www.twistedrealmz.com/">Twisted Realmz</a> bring you release #6 - a fabulous release packed with over 100 works of phenomenal art --our largest release to date! With now over 50 artists this release really packs a sweet, dark punch. Art, as well as interviews, skins, and other wonderful things to delight your senses. This issue features an inside look at several talented souls. Find out what goes on within the mind of artist Nebu, and what really makes Travelian tick. Showna, a fabulous artist and DAPride member's work is showcased as well. The website of yours truly is featured and I am honored, not only to be the featured site, but also to be a part of such an incredible group of artists!
We have listened to you regarding the server problems and are happy to announce that we have moved to a MUCH better and faster server thanks to our code admin/server host Kreationz. This should definitely help with viewing! But this is just the beginning though! Coming up in the next release we have a whole new layout designed by that fabulous man who is Defmunky - it's going to be terrific. Not only is that a huge point for upcoming issue #7, it’s also our 1 year anniversary and you can be sure that we are going to have even more spectacular content for you! So go take a look at what has just been released upon you with issue #6 and bookmark us baby, for you don’t want to miss what is and what is coming!!
Twisted Realmz: http://www.twistedrealmz.com
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News - Posted on June 10th at 02:57am by CutTheRedWire
BS Player 0.86 Build 496
BS Player is somewhat similar to the old 6.x M$ media player or 4.x QuickTime player. The controls are in one window, and the video in another. That's where the interface similarities end. There are controls no the video window, and no menus on the control window. There are, however, context menus for each window, a robust configuration dialog, and a stand alone playlist. Only the control window is skinnable, but can have two skins: one in the normal mode, and one for full screen. The video window isn't skinned, but the boarder can be completely removed to just show purely the footage. This app has been out for quite some time, so there is a pretty good variety of skins out there for it.
BS Player can play most of the common video files for windows. All you need are the right codex for windows and BS Player can be used for them. Some common examples would be Mpeg, Avi, Divx, Wmf, Asf, etc. It also can play two music file types: MP3 and ogg.
This version has a lot improvements made to subtitles, mp3 playing, and the video engine. Most are small, dragable subtitles, Icecast and Shoutcast Mp3 streams, and incomplete AVI playing are nice things to have. Three or four of the ten total changes where for subtitles, and it seems there may be a few more minor bugs in it. Still, the app is under active development, and if you find a problem the best thing to do is report it.
Changes in the last two versions:
Version 0.86.496
* Subtitles can now be dragged to player like movie files
* Improved mp3 playback
* Added option to listen icecast/shoutcast (MP3 only) streams
* It's now possible to play incomplete AVI files
* Some subtitle fixes
* 'Fixed' volume setting
* Some other bugs fixed
Version 0.86.494
* DivX networks changed interface again - fixed, new system, it won't crash anymore if it's changed again
* Problems with subtitles in ogg files fixed
* Still some problems with <b>,<i>,<u> tags in SRT subtitles
BS Player: http://www.bsplayer.org/
Download: http://www.bsplayer.org/dlfile.php?fname=bsplay086.496.exe
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News - Posted on June 7th at 02:03pm by Snowman
The 2003 1001winampskins.com Winamp2 Skin Remix Contest is here!
Attention skinners!
1001WinAmpSkins.com is having a lill competition for those of us that injoys tinkering and fiddleing around with other peoples work...
sounds interesting huh!!!
This is your official chance to lay your creative hands on someone else's Winamp skin without getting into trouble. Win one of $600 worth of great prizes by remixing a skin that you think would look good with a blend of your own style. This contest will allow you to rip, clone, modify and tailor someone else's Winamp skin to create your own new interpretation. All remixers must have received explicit permission by the
original skin author to remix their skin. Check out this link for more details:
http://www.1001winampskins.com/contest.html
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News - Posted on June 6th at 03:16pm by CutTheRedWire
WinT's Windows Modification Site Update
WinT's Windows Modification Site is a place for even novices to find details and tutorials on how to hack or modify the interface of windows. A lot has happened for this site since it premiered a few months ago. The hand full of hacks are now up to over 40 and growing, a new manifesto outlining the sites purpose has been written, and much requested forum has been created so users can share questions, comments, and ideas. Read on for details.
As the site grew, there became a need for clearer description of what the site was about. The manifesto grew from this need, and well states the site's purpose. In summary, the difference between this site and other windows customization sites is simple: it's nearly all done with hacking/modifying exe, dll, and other system files. It doesn't add any apps running in the background, or use skins to change the look of things. Most of the time all you need is the simple, freeware program called Resource Hacker. The manifesto goes into much more detail, and includes information the basics on how these methods work, what can be done, and inherent limitations.
Since the site began many users have requested a forum to discuss the content and themes of the site. It's an excellent place to ask questions on these kinds of modifications in general. Whether the question is on the wide variety of modification tutorials that the site has to offer, or even on ones that you are experimenting with yourself, there are already several people there to help you. There also are sections for general use, discussion of requests and new mods, sharing mods you've created, and showing off screen shots of how you've used these tricks to transform your desktop.
When the things first got started there were only about a half dozen hacks on the site. The list has grown to over 40, so there are many more parts of the system a person has access to. Each tutorial is tested before it's posted, and written in a pretty straightforward fashion. You can also comment on each tutorial to share your thoughts or ask questions (if you need more help, the forum may be a better place to go). There is a link to the complete list below, and screen shot of many of the mods in action. Here are a few highlights:
Kernel32: Task Manager (ctrl+alt+del) dialog - Win 9x / ME ?
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=83
Make your "3 finger salute" look much more presentable :) - by WinT
Windows Security and Shutdown dialogs 2K/XP (Classic Mode)
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=82
Where they're at, and how to hack them. - by schmin
Open With...what? Win 9x/ME/2K/XP
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=80
Modding the Open With dialog - by J
Font Editing: Glyph manipulation -- Win 9x/ME/2K/XP
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=76
Make and manipulate your own glyphs, and take Marlett further then ever before - by Addy
VDSFreak - Make Solitaire look so much better - Win 9x
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=47
Play Solitaire alot? If so, change out the bitmaps, make your own decks of cards - by Chris
Outsmarting System File Protection -- Windows 2K/XP
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=45
For anyone who's ever had trouble replacing system files, READ THIS TUTORIAL! - by qoa
Editing Marlett.ttf for Win9x/ME - 2K/XP ???
http://wint.virtualplastic.net/showtweak.php?tweak_id=32
Hate the default window caption buttons? Learn how to make them look good! - by methodik
Menefesto: http://wint.virtualplastic.net/about.php
Forum: http://hack.modzine.net/
Hacks/Mod List: http://wint.virtualplastic.net/hackindex.php
Screen Shot: http://wint.virtualplastic.net/images/custo.jpg
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News - Posted on June 2nd at 03:40pm by CutTheRedWire
xCap Caption Changer Beta 1
xCap is simple app to center or remove the text in the caption bar of your windows.
Centering text is something that those using window skinners have long enjoyed. It's also a change from the ordinary constantly left justified captions we all know. It you like things to be a touch little different, or just prefer a centered caption, but don't want to use the resources of a full-blown windows skinner, then this app is worth a try. Currently it can: center active or inactive window caption, blank active window caption, or to leave either caption alone. Below is a link a before and after screen shot to illustrate xCap in action.
There is also a centering slider so you can fine-tune any font to the center of your screen. It currently centers by physically adding spaces to captions. The method may change in the future, but it works well for now.
Please not that this is a beta. There are a few known issues to fix, and several features to add. One such feature is to adjust a window by class. This was in earlier unreleased beta, but should be reintegrated soon. The readme has further details for those interested. Suggestions, ideas, requests, and bug reports are welcome.
Note: Special thanks goes to spyder for whipping up a page for this app.
xCap: http://spyder.pixelarmy.org/xCap_Caption_Changer.html
ScreenShot: http://spyder.pixelarmy.org/SS.png
Download1: http://www.virtualplastic.net/download/meth/xCapV109.zip
Dpwnload2: http://spyder.pixelarmy.org/xCapV109.zip
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News - Posted on June 1st at 08:41pm by Doreen
Teknidermy issue #12 finally out!
Well craeonics has finally wrapped up issue #12 for Tek along with (2) more new articles by Kenray and (1) more new interview with Mormegil to go along with some fresh bunnies, so go have a read when your time permits at:
http://teknidermy.com/issue/12/
Full table of Contents:
Follow-up Interview with Xymantix: not often do you find a dev that's a skinner
Skinning on the Edge: SkinEdge's the new skin site in town. Can it compete with the establishment?
Notes on Corporate Logo Design: some pointers so you can avoid being sucked dry by your ‘clients’
Xerraire — the Talkative One: artist and admin of her own skin site, Xerraire is multi-talented
n05feratu — Art that Hurts to Look at: a tale of how working with kids can mess you up
Sell your Skin: you know you want to, but how can you set it up?
Foood for Thought: Aqua icons. Ken loves 'em, Foood makes 'em
Mormegil — Man or Icon: One of the most productive iconists around tell us his secrets
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