Re: [Gimp-developer] gimp 2.8 splash screen suggestion

[Bernhard Stockmann <devvv devvv de>]

Am 2012-04-25 14:59, schrieb gespertino gmail com:
> 2012/4/25 Devvv<devvv devvv de>:
> > yes it was and I'm definitely someone that enjoys colorful things :) but I
> > like the other proposal too, although I find it a bit too simple for a
> > splash screen. nevertheless its looking very serious. good work!
> >
> >   I finally uploaded 2 more versions with a blurred line and without the
> > line. however I like my initial version little more. it gives some special
> > to it :) what do you think? see bug report for files
> Much better. Personally I like the second more. It's colorful but it
> doesn't feel overdone and it definitely left behind the "predefined
> filter" look it had in its first incarnation.
> I'm not sure about the typesetting. 2.8 it's sill too large.
> I also wonder if the solid white band at the bottom will align ok with
> the splash messages.
>
> I did a quick mockup cloning and blurring the background and making
> the band semi-transparent. Also changed the typesetting of the logo
> and made some minor adjustments.
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/255376/gimp/gimp-splash_gez-V4b.png
>
> I don't have the original file so probably quality isn't great, but
> just to have an idea of what I'm talking about.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Gez.
Thanks, gespertino! I uploaded an alternative with your ideas in mind! 
Can't decide, but contrast is little low now for my personal opinion. 
Don't you think so? (keep in mind that wilber is a little blurred, i'd 
yet replace him if more people like this version).
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=674154

Cheers,
Bernhard