2011-05-01, 18:34
Links had died, now updated!!
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I built these for when I was using MediaBrowser but now on XBMC and I think they work great too (well, I would wouldn't I!!) so thought I'd post here too
There are a couple of categories plus all the IMDB genres ready made (in full HD) but further down, there are instructions for creating your own with a photoshop action I built.
They look like this:
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Why so many colours?
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In each album, there are a number of files made up of 7 colours of background, each background has two tones (standard or vibrant) and each of those has two types of icons (std or muted).
Sounds complex but isn't really and gives options for different screens and scenarios.
All backdrops are available in all colours and tones, I like to have the colours change, someone else might like them the same.
Where can I get them?
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You can:
1. Click on the album links above and browse
2. Go to the collection of albums
3. Download the packs in zip format
I don't like the icons you've chosen.
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The genre icons were all chosen at random from the IMDB top 50 for a particular genre. There may be some duplication and there is a lot of crossover but not much I can do about that.
Can I make my own?
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Yes you can!
- Put 32 16:9 images in a folder (min 400px on long edge)
- Browse to folder with CS Bridge and select all 32
- Output to pdf with following settings
9.3 inches x 3 inches
High Quality
White Background
8 columns 4 rows
0.25 inch margins all round
Unzip this file to c:\photoshop temp
Import the action to PS
Open the bridge generated pdf in PS with crop to media box and antialiasing on.
Run the action.
Should be self evident from there. Good luck!!
(Let me know if you find the ready made or actions useful, always good to hear if they're being used. I made them for me but nice to know if anyone else uses!!)
=========================
I built these for when I was using MediaBrowser but now on XBMC and I think they work great too (well, I would wouldn't I!!) so thought I'd post here too
There are a couple of categories plus all the IMDB genres ready made (in full HD) but further down, there are instructions for creating your own with a photoshop action I built.
They look like this:
---------------------
Why so many colours?
--------------------
In each album, there are a number of files made up of 7 colours of background, each background has two tones (standard or vibrant) and each of those has two types of icons (std or muted).
Sounds complex but isn't really and gives options for different screens and scenarios.
All backdrops are available in all colours and tones, I like to have the colours change, someone else might like them the same.
Where can I get them?
---------------------
You can:
1. Click on the album links above and browse
2. Go to the collection of albums
3. Download the packs in zip format
I don't like the icons you've chosen.
------------------------------------
The genre icons were all chosen at random from the IMDB top 50 for a particular genre. There may be some duplication and there is a lot of crossover but not much I can do about that.
Can I make my own?
-------------------
Yes you can!
- Put 32 16:9 images in a folder (min 400px on long edge)
- Browse to folder with CS Bridge and select all 32
- Output to pdf with following settings
9.3 inches x 3 inches
High Quality
White Background
8 columns 4 rows
0.25 inch margins all round
Unzip this file to c:\photoshop temp
Import the action to PS
Open the bridge generated pdf in PS with crop to media box and antialiasing on.
Run the action.
Should be self evident from there. Good luck!!
(Let me know if you find the ready made or actions useful, always good to hear if they're being used. I made them for me but nice to know if anyone else uses!!)
