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Customizing SMF => Graphics and Templates => Theme Previews => Topic started by: ARG01 on February 10, 2013, 10:31:05 PM

Title: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 10, 2013, 10:31:05 PM
This will be a premium theme and will be available in seven different color schemes with an option to pay a small additional fee for specific colors of your choice.
Quicker loading times due to the absence of the standard backdrop, frame_repeat, main_block, menu_gfx and submit images.
The social and header buttons can be activated through the admin panel. PSD's will be available for the logo, footer image, social and header buttons. Still a bit of icon and mini-profile work to do.
The current background is for show only and will not be included in the package.

(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmfadmin.com%2Fimages%2Fmain2_428_7.png&hash=ded7e2ac1df182b9f2b5c93126732b02ff56b6e0)

Live Demo (http://smfadmin.com/demos)
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Mick. on February 10, 2013, 11:07:44 PM
Dang. Thats sweet bro. Rock on!
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 10, 2013, 11:26:17 PM
Thanks Mick. It actually started out as a paid job. The customer was extremely active in corresponding but disappeared suddenly and I have not heard from him in weeks so I decided to change colors and add a few additional options. I may add two or three header images to the right that can be used as advert space etc. and will also be activated/deactivated thru admin.

;)
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Crozz on February 11, 2013, 12:13:55 AM
Similar to Expo theme, but this one sure looks great. Great work ARG.
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 11, 2013, 01:21:06 AM
Quote from: Crozz on February 11, 2013, 12:13:55 AM
Similar to Expo theme, but this one sure looks great. Great work ARG.

Expo? That's funny, the customer got his ideas for the overall design from Zentoa.  ;D 
On the other hand, I learned theme design from working with Dziner Studio themes since their first public release and being on their support team for the past few years.  I know their themes inside and out so I guess anything that I create will more than likely resemble a DS design.
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: MK-12_20MM on February 12, 2013, 06:44:44 AM
That's a kick ass theme.. +10 
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Diego Andrés on February 12, 2013, 05:12:52 PM
That's very interesting, great looking.
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: TrackMustangsOnline on February 14, 2013, 10:30:25 PM
I like this design.  Do you have examples of other colors?  I'm looking for something modern, clean but with more contrast in the post boxes etc.  This can handle adsense ads as well?  Are you able to use an image in the header?
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Ricky. on February 14, 2013, 10:34:54 PM
Very nice concept, I liked all those small buttons and touches.

However, the image you use in background, surely you have not made it, so is it copyright free / what is its source ?.. looks like taken from some game!
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 14, 2013, 11:57:24 PM
Quote from: BOSSMustangsOnline on February 14, 2013, 10:30:25 PM
I like this design.  Do you have examples of other colors?  I'm looking for something modern, clean but with more contrast in the post boxes etc.  This can handle adsense ads as well?  Are you able to use an image in the header?

Currently no samples available for other colors but alternate color schemes will include blue (dark and light), red, green, gold and a light version based on white/grays.
Adsense should function as it would with the default theme.
A header image is not currently coded in but can be added upon request once the theme is purchased and/or directions will be available on how to do so in the theme support boards.

Quote from: Ricky. on February 14, 2013, 10:34:54 PM
Very nice concept, I liked all those small buttons and touches.

However, the image you use in background, surely you have not made it, so is it copyright free / what is its source ?.. looks like taken from some game!

I am not sure of the original source for the background image. It is simply a wallpaper image that I downloaded a while back for use as my desktop wallpaper. Copyright issues will not be a concern as it is currently used as a test example only and will not be distributed along with the theme nor will it be used in the final live theme samples.

Quote from: ARG on February 10, 2013, 10:31:05 PM

The current background is for show only and will not be included in the package.

Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Ricky. on February 15, 2013, 07:07:41 AM
I was just curious as I sometimes need some such good images, I can purchase for commercial stuff but I wonder from where others get it when using for free stuff.
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 15, 2013, 10:33:16 AM
I found the current image while working on another job. I simply did a google image search for fantasy wallpaper.

Using such images can be a bit tricky. One cannot legally (without proper permission) offer for sale or even freely distribute a theme using images taken off the internet.
But, one can legally use such images for a theme (paid or free) only if the theme is designed for a specific customer and that customer supplies the designer with the images. The design cannot be distributed to anyone other than the customer that supplied the images. Even then copyrights may be an issue but only for the customer, not the designer. This should be explained to the customer before any final agreement is made.

But, I am sure that you already knew this.  ;)
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Costa on February 15, 2013, 10:13:30 PM
Love the footer and Social buttons. Keep up! :D
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 21, 2013, 10:11:55 PM
Added additional linked header images that can also be activated/deactivated in admin/current theme and a quick post/topic/member stat in the nav bar.
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: PhuriousGeorge on February 23, 2013, 02:00:59 AM
Love it, looking great!
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Antechinus on February 23, 2013, 04:30:35 PM
Just spotted this yesterday. Looks good. :)
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 24, 2013, 02:34:01 PM
Thanks guys. Here is a slightly modified blue version. Still some icon work to do yet.

http://www.smfadmin.com/demos/index.php?theme=7
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Portugal on February 25, 2013, 05:07:16 PM
This is a great theme, love it. What collors scheme did you sugest to use this theme in a finance forum?? And what costs to me to buy this??
And about compatibility with mods and browsers? any special attention about??


Thanks in advance
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: ARG01 on February 25, 2013, 09:10:33 PM
Well I have received an overwhelming response to the blue version on another site. Apparently it sucks big time so it will not be considered in any future release.  ;)
Title: Re: [WIP] Commotion
Post by: Antechinus on February 26, 2013, 05:00:34 PM
:D Gotta admit, my first reaction to the blue and white version was along the lines of "ZOMFGWTF!?!?!" The dark version is (IMHO) a lot smoother and nicer.