New! MVP (Vista MCE) Skin Theme Replacement with Internert Browser

[tipstir]

I am currently building this theme based on Vista Ultimate MCE! -

It's still under construction everything will be complete with all new graphics! I had thought it would be ready for tonight but not yet...
What you see might change in the quick shot from live TV shot. Gone is Browser title it will now become Internet for one thing.

Coming Soon here in this thread.

[tipstir]

First Vista MCE skin theme using some new tricks!

Right now you can try out this new design it's completely different than my prior skins for MediaMVP.

I've added transparent features, additonal color for items, the main menu works a bit differently than prior as you'll soon see. Full 9 items are now for quick access. Remember the menu uses the left and right arrows and the items will only appear and disappear when you choose the time you want or not. The default item is videos (video library). To access setup you have to press either up or down arrow. When you do the image you see above will appear.

This is going to be a beta release, as I am still working on the theme. I going to see if I can get my hands on the underwater images I would like to implemement that into this theme or use another image. I did try the large rocks really look great on my LCDs and HDTV. But then I'll have to change the text color otherwise you just won't be able to view the text on the screen.

So the image use is the same colors as in the VMCE as close as I could get it right. The clock is here also, but not shown and it lined up correctly. The Videos (video library is the only plugin that has the latest colors. The rest are using white only text. That will change by next week or sooner.

Enjoy this sneak peak..

Download v0.10B here:
http://files.filefront.com/mvp+vmce0.../fileinfo.html

Download v0.10B Image Patch for those using the most current beta version for MediaMVP.
http://files.filefront.com/mvp+vmce+.../fileinfo.html

[tipstir]

I had got luckly today and came up with this, as the main menu background is the same underwater theme used in Vista Media Center. I am actually testing it on the MediaMVP as I type this out. Button selector is as close as I can get to the orginal button. I might just ditch the scheduler feature if many of you out their don't use it. Save some space on the main menu for me though! Clock is up their just not in this post design screen layout.

This would replace the prior screen you see, I do now have the original Vista Media Center Background, but this one looks better on the MediaMVP more like a underwater fish tank on your TV. HDTV looks really good. Check back soon I'll release next version soon...

[tipstir]

- Update!
Here's where I am at now with this theme...
Going to feature dual menu navigation up, down left right or right or left down or up doesn't matter as I'll show you in the image samples:
Internet Former (Web) sports clock with day of the week - active real-time





Online Radio Former (Radio)







More to come still working on the theme and fixing the plugins..


I've released this theme today you see prior posts...
Still be worked on by myself and Jedi input too.
Anyone else wants to add to the theme let me know.
email me at: tipstir@yahoo.com

Note: Improvements again, this time Photo Library is fixed Jedi input and I found a another bug tonight. The new fixes are in placed. Jedi provided the day of the week to the clock on the main and some plugins. I am working on add the other video plugin that has thumbnails but will display 12. That' s not included yet in this release. The layout of the menu is included in the help plugin. Also in the tipstir_readme.txt

Use post #7 to download...

[cfaslave]

I'm assuming this is just a skin for the MVP? Does it add any functionality? Any TV functions or tie-in with BeyondTV?

[tipstir]

Originally Posted by cfaslave

I'm assuming this is just a skin for the MVP? Does it add any functionality? Any TV functions or tie-in with BeyondTV?

It's getting there... 3 plug-in that were not in the original software for MVP Weather Looping Radar Animated and Internet browsing. 4th Plug-in would be Recorded TV for use with any of the HTPC used today. Being worked on..

[tipstir]

New host is being used... Download skin theme with plugin here..
http://www.mediafire.com/?9j4hhtij0nb

[cfaslave]

Originally Posted by tipstir

It's getting there... 3 plug-in that were not in the original software for MVP Weather Looping Radar Animated and Internet browsing. 4th Plug-in would be Recorded TV for use with any of the HTPC used today. Being worked on..

Sounds good. You might want to talk to romonoj about tying into BeyondTV as he's spent many hours doing this with the BTV MVP skin and could probably offer some assistance.

By the way, it's looking really nice - I like what your doing...

[tipstir]

Originally Posted by cfaslave

Sounds good. You might want to talk to romonoj about tying into BeyondTV as he's spent many hours doing this with the BTV MVP skin and could probably offer some assistance.

By the way, it's looking really nice - I like what your doing...

Thanks! I did offer to help with the MVP BTV version but I didn't get a response in the posting. So i decided to continue on my quest to make the MVP GUI look better.

I've MediaMVP blog just shows some concepts and prototype skins..
http://mediamvpskins.blogspot.com/ my regular blog is: http://tipstir.blogspot.com

[tipstir]

What's New!
I've changed some graphics and add more new stuff plus fix some issues...



Download the update only.. If you're new you'll need both files
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?9j4hhtij0nb (vmce_mvp100.exe)
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?wljlw0d4ygm (vmce_update.exe)

Features:
12 thumbnails for Photo Library
9 URL links each (total of 18 links) for Internet and Weather
9 listings showing in Video Library, Music Library, Online Radio, Setup, Sched
Setup take you directly to main config screen. Sub links are included for Help and Config.

[tipstir]

What's New!

I've included another update it adds a date/clock and complete 9 links to Weather Plugin Also Internet Plugin has complete 9 links. This package is larger than the prior one listed above. It has 9 links web pages converted into jpg. To give you sample of another way of loading web pages onto MVP.

Download the update only.. If you're new you'll need both files
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?9j4hhtij0nb (vmce_mvp100.exe)

2. Download Build 1.15 update. (vmce_mvp_update.exe)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyoenwu1vtm

[tipstir]

Released Build 2.00 07/15/08

What's New!
Added scroll up, down left to right to Internet and Weather see help
Added 800, 1024 width changes for Internet and Weather see help for more
Added date/animated clock to all plug-in skins including OSD for Videos
Added volume control to all plug-in skins that didn't have that feature
Fixed Photo Library alignment
Fixed Main Menu Date/Clock alignment
Fixed System Folders plug-in skins so they will show highlight add items
Fixed Systems Folders plug-in skins that didn't exit out
Changed all popupmenus with the vmce theme
Changed all visual volume in plug-in skins that have the feature
Changed graphics used to display OSD timer to top position
Fixed graphic showing on the bottom when video was launched in OSD timer
Help is now active for the controls provided and Internet and Weather
Added to key commands to areas that needed so you can use the blue button
Quick switch between the Internet and Weather using the Blue button
Main Menu supports Blue button command for using Playlist in Music
Beta Image Patch included for 34_25305 and 34_25345

Supported MediaMVP Software:
mediamvpsetup_33_25032
mediamvpsetup_34_25305
mediamvpsetup_34_25345

Direct download here (vmce_mvp200.exe)
http://www.mediafire.com/?n15pfu15y9l

[tipstir]

Released Build 2.10 07/18/08

What's New!
Media Center Vista default Blue/Highlights skin for MediaMVP
Fixed main menu navigation method to match that of Vista MCE 2008
Updated Photo Library to 15 thumbnails 5Wx3L=15 instead of 12 prior
Improved on the Photo Library Selector to match the main menu
Added new titles for folder, configuration and setup
Fixed help so it doesn't hang the MVP or slow it down.
Improved speed and performance of the skin theme with newer code
Included a new OSD for Video playback with correct date/clock display
Text highlight is now Bold skin/plug-ins
Enchaned all selectors popupmenus to match the new main menu
Samples are included for Internet and Weather
And more...

Supported MediaMVP Software:
mediamvpsetup_33_25032
mediamvpsetup_34_25305
mediamvpsetup_34_25345

Direct download here (vmce_mvp_org.exe)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtmywtm2cog

New Media MVP Vista MCE Aqua Underwater theme is coming out soon!

[tipstir]

I've made a youtube video about the theme.. Better to show off that way the entire package...
Next update is 2.15 this what it looks like so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSXhFY-Ql0o

[tipstir]

Current OSD from Video Library with date/animated clock looks like this...

Update for VMCE Blue ORG for MediaMVP

What's New!

Minior Tweaking To the Theme (as seen in the youtube video)
Increased the links listing from 9 to 10 (max is 12 in next Aqua theme)
Increased the URL links for Internet/Weather from 9 to 11 (max is 12)
Increased space showing items in all listings so you see the full length
Improved fonts usage
Added About Skin/Plug-in in Settings
Added Blue buttons to quickly get back to the main menu
Changed Browse Add/Remove Hightlights in Settings/Folder/Browse Skins
Updated Popup Menus
An etc..

Direct download of the update here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2n1ojznyze

Note you still required to download vmce_mvp_org.exe
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtmywtm2cog