2008-09-30, 07:50
Maybe a "FanArt" view for both Movies/TV/etc for "fanart fanboys".. These views would keep 1/2 to 3/4 of the screen for fanart display while using the rest for navigation/information..
Here's an example of a theme in progress for MP which shows a bit more fan-art:
(Movies):
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=httyc8&s=4
(TV):
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=24ox0fn&s=4
Just a suggestion, and an FYI while I'm at it: all the comments I get from people viewing my HTPC are basically from the fan-art. Comments such as "Oooh, how do you get those pictures of the movies or tv shows to appear when you're scrolling through the movies".
My opinion maybe, but I think fanart adds a lot to the experience, even though I'm sure some will argue in favour of using more screen real estate over fanart
Here's an example of a theme in progress for MP which shows a bit more fan-art:
(Movies):
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=httyc8&s=4
(TV):
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=24ox0fn&s=4
Just a suggestion, and an FYI while I'm at it: all the comments I get from people viewing my HTPC are basically from the fan-art. Comments such as "Oooh, how do you get those pictures of the movies or tv shows to appear when you're scrolling through the movies".
My opinion maybe, but I think fanart adds a lot to the experience, even though I'm sure some will argue in favour of using more screen real estate over fanart