Aquarium Backgrounds

The call is out

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Stardock is working on a new Aquarium Desktop but we need a bunch of high quality aquarium backgrounds to include.  We've looked around and have not had any success finding any (we need backgrounds that don't have any fish in them already for one thing).

So we're looking to the community to see what can be produced.  If you'd like to take a crack at making good wallpapers that have an aquarium (or even underwater) background that you think would fit this project, let me know and send them.  If we use them, we'll give you credit in the docs, a free copy of the program, along with a free copy of Object Desktop (or an extension to it).

My email address is [email protected].

 

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Interesting.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What format/size should the images be in?
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Sounds like a nice project to tackel
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
OK - Maybe it's just me but don't you think this 'Aquarium' theme has had it's day?
It was fun originally but it's all been done before.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
OK - Maybe it's just me but don't you think this 'Aquarium' theme has had it's day?
It was fun originally but it's all been done before.


Aquarium 2 is 10x times better than Aquarium 1. Everything can be built and assembled dynamically. You can add and position a full set of plants, rocks, bubbles, etc. You can resize/rotate them. Finally you can add several kinds of fishes. Of course the composition is saved across reloads.

This aquarium is different from other ones in that it is "live" on your working desktop along with application windows. The other aquariums only exist as a screen savers, as far as I know.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
The other aquariums only exist as a screen savers, as far as I know.


or based upon a creapy window .... AD is the only aquarium simulation program which runs on desktop.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Aquarium 2 is 10x times better than Aquarium 1.


Yes but isn't it time for something different?
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm assuming from the gef that you have a suggestion?
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'm assuming from the gef that you have a suggestion?

Not realy the Martin, having things movoing about on the desktop just distracts me.
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Don't panic.
The Aquarium theme can be made (somewhat) original.

Think alien, babble fish, mutant cephalopods, strange and alien backgrounds...
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
What view do you need? Guessing a pure front-on flat view and not to include the tank itself?

Could you give us a few rough concept sketches or something to better clarify?
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This sounds like its going to be amazing! I love my fish tanks...I'd be great to be able to take one with me to school
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd love to see something like this on my desktop:

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Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ooooh, I remember that. I'm not sure how hard it would be to duplicate that effect, that screensaver was actually comprised of low poly 3d models and animated texture maps.
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
He Brad,

Why don't you use (ask, buy negotiate) the wallpapers created by Ryan Bliss. I know he has made some Fishtank wallpapers. You have also used his work for the Natural Desktop.

For other members who love to see very good wallpapers (you have to buy a supscription, but it is worth the money): http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/

Greetz!!!
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
So much for Stardock not giving gack to the community. Nice project. I will definately go for the 2nd Aquarium desk.
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Brad,

I may some pictures from my Desktop. Check the result at: http://edivion.wincustomize.com/photos.aspx?SID=4379&UID=715779.

All the credits go to Ryan. I have bought these images so other members can't download or use them without the permission of Ryan!!!!!!
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I'd love to see something like this on my desktop:



I have that. Comes with Plus! XP. Its been set as my 'saver for a while.
The Plus! version just has a couple less fish. It's really a nice 'saver.
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have that. Comes with Plus! XP. Its been set as my 'saver for a while.
The Plus! version just has a couple less fish. It's really a nice 'saver.


I have the full clock version of SereneScreen. Pretty awesome. Blows everyone away that I show it to.

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Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This looks neat also.

LifeGlobe Goldfish


That strikes me as what Brad is looking for. I think something like that would make a great background for an Aquarium theme.

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Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I like the current background.
It will come with it too, right?