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TheStephenskid
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November 30, 2008 11:27:32 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums

If anyone could help me out i want to start being able to make my own themes. but i need some guidence on which programs i can use. anyone able to give me some tips?

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TheStephenskid
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Reply #1 November 30, 2008 11:42:21 AM
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Any graphics app will do to make the images.  You can even make skins with MS Paint.  I use GIMP and Paint.net for my images.

If you are making Windowblinds skins you'll want to use SkinStudio.  It's Free!

What are yoiu looking to skin?

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Reply #2 December 1, 2008 6:35:42 AM
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I would suggest even taking a very short course in photoshop or similar program.   Having some experience in an arts program does wonders when trying to bring your visions to life.

Basically for windowblind themes i think most people use sinstudio and photoshop (i may be wrong here though)

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Reply #3 December 1, 2008 8:52:59 AM
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TSK...here's a link to a 3 part series about mastering Photoshop.

I would suggest though, since that program is pretty expensive (altho great), I'd listen to Zubaz and start simple. Paint.net is free but a PIA. The Gimp is a PIA also.

It'll boil down to putting up with something less than optimal unless you're strongly motivated and/or blessed with extra bucks.

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Reply #4 December 1, 2008 9:14:46 AM
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You can upgrade from any version of CS to CS4 for the same price. My wife found CS2 w/ training DVDs on EBay for 140. If I'm able to learn it then I'll end up with CS4 for 340, and if not I'll only have 140 invested.

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Reply #5 December 1, 2008 12:33:12 PM
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Doc thanks for the link! Sorry it took so long to say but I've been there since making my post, lol.

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Reply #6 December 5, 2008 4:18:39 AM
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Oh your talking about buying photoshop...

Then yes it is quite pricey for a starting program. 

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Reply #7 December 5, 2008 8:58:10 AM
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Yes, it's Christmas and I'm strapped, a 700$ program is not something I can afford right now, but I'm always up for saving that much. I wish someone had told me about PS before I started PSP.

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Reply #8 December 5, 2008 9:33:34 AM
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Welcome, DP! 

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Reply #9 December 22, 2008 11:18:12 AM
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Oh my gosh Zubaz is a cheapo! Paint.NET & GIMP! Just like me! (is this going to get me banned from posting?  )

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Reply #10 December 22, 2008 12:10:56 PM
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Basically for windowblind themes i think most people use sinstudio and photoshop (i may be wrong here though)

sinstudio?

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