2008-08-14, 03:09
Just had a chance to check out the updated version on XBMC_PC. Very nice.
I know you guys are looking at a "Wall view", but is there any consideration for a "Media Preview" in the TVshow side? I think it would look great at the episode level, having the episode thumbs scroll below while the info displays above.
Also, has anyone suggested that the view overlays auto-hide to display the background image (I couldn't find any comments)? Maybe auto-hide after a preset time (user adjustable) and also with a specific button press. The overlay wouldn't have to be completely hidden - maybe reduce/slide into an icon that shows some type of action is needed to restore the overlay. When in this position, any button press on remote/keybd/controller brings it back. Even the home menu would be nice to auto-hide to better background veiwing.
One thing that I would find nice at present - until a wall view appears - its for the "Media Preview" title text to always display when scrolling flatout (the Showcase view already does this). Using "Media Preview" when looking for a title with a large library you have to recognise the cover as the above text disappears when scrolling flatout. If the title stays displayed when scrolling flatout, I can use this displayed title to know when I'm at a certain letter in the alphabet, so I can then slow down and look for the specific title. Hope this makes sense. Again, great skin.
I know you guys are looking at a "Wall view", but is there any consideration for a "Media Preview" in the TVshow side? I think it would look great at the episode level, having the episode thumbs scroll below while the info displays above.
Also, has anyone suggested that the view overlays auto-hide to display the background image (I couldn't find any comments)? Maybe auto-hide after a preset time (user adjustable) and also with a specific button press. The overlay wouldn't have to be completely hidden - maybe reduce/slide into an icon that shows some type of action is needed to restore the overlay. When in this position, any button press on remote/keybd/controller brings it back. Even the home menu would be nice to auto-hide to better background veiwing.
One thing that I would find nice at present - until a wall view appears - its for the "Media Preview" title text to always display when scrolling flatout (the Showcase view already does this). Using "Media Preview" when looking for a title with a large library you have to recognise the cover as the above text disappears when scrolling flatout. If the title stays displayed when scrolling flatout, I can use this displayed title to know when I'm at a certain letter in the alphabet, so I can then slow down and look for the specific title. Hope this makes sense. Again, great skin.