Izlude Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Title: Windows Vista Boot Screen Contest Description: It is my pleasure to be able to propose a contest dedicated to the creating of Windows Vista Boot Screens. Since the new OS does not include a boot screen, we shall create one for it. The winning entry will be dubbed "The Official Unofficial Windows Vista Boot Screen." (it sounds more pleasant to be the official of all that is unofficial) In the process, this is a great way to start off this sub forum, because in the end, we create the wide variety of boot screens our society desires for "personal" preferences. Specs: Entries must be at 640 x 480 / must be 16 color (4-bit) - (color tutorial click here) - only read the tutorial on how to use the 4-bit pallet. Do not attempt to test your boot screen from this tutorial's method. I highly suggest Wincustomize's boot screen changer, which is a lot safer! Rules: Create and submit as many as you like. They must meet the deadline which will be on this date - "January 30, 2007" - All entries can be posted in this thread. Comes the day to judge, I will collect all the entries along with the user names and create a poll. It is there that our audience will decide their favorite boot screen. Have fun! Edited November 11, 2006 by Izlude Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izlude Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 I'll start things off. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588035971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyranthus Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I'll start things off. ew :x Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse91 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Im sorry Izlude, but I have to agree with Cyranthus. Its just the font. Maybe change it to something more 'Vista-like' like Segoe UI and it will look great. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra.Xtreme Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Make that one with a black background, and much smaller and rearranged text. Then it could be pretty damn good if done right. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Even with a font change it still needs work. I don't mind having the background be black. with white text, in segoue font. this looks to munch like 3.x / 9x boot screen.. great try though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Make it a simple one. Probably maintain the original Microsoft's progress bar but have an orb logo like Tech_Dude's avatar. Without background wud be nice coz the aurora background already appear on the logon. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code.Red Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Simple. Went for a barely visible flag on most because it's harder to tell it's 16 colors. :) (That last one, eugh.) Edited November 11, 2006 by Code.Red Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 ^ Lookin good. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneAndOnly Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 very nice Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smigit Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 bang on with this one I think Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted November 11, 2006 Member Share Posted November 11, 2006 Mine from another thread. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusDarkus Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Simple. Went for a barely visible flag on most because it's harder to tell it's 16 colors. :) (That last one, eugh.) You've Already Won. I can't see anybody beating those. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quactaur Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 One thing that really annoys me about vista and xp's boot screens is how the progress bar doesn't tell you a damn thing. Would it be possible to revert to a windows 2000 style bootscreen? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
myNando Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Edited November 11, 2006 by Destroyer of Nations Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Blood Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Simple. Went for a barely visible flag on most because it's harder to tell it's 16 colors. :) (That last one, eugh.) The last one on the right is the best so far in my opinion :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
biznotch Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 These two are the best I've seen so far. My preference is for the first one except that I think the type is too large. It would look nicer around the size it is in that white version. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farchord Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I agree with biznotch :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 These two are the best I've seen so far. My preference is for the first one except that I think the type is too large. It would look nicer around the size it is in that white version. :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasztor.laszlo Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Here is mine. as great as simple :D from startsomething Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588036999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code.Red Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Now that I look at it, the text was really big. Here they are shrunk down. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588037195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderRiver Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 It is really a surprise to me that they didn't include a boot screen in the retail build? What in the world? Are you guys sure that it really doesn't come with a boot screen? Of course, the final build from winlab doesn't have it.. it really doesn't mean that the retail build isn't more polished visually.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588037217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViZioN Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Now that I look at it, the text was really big. Here they are shrunk down. Smart as hell! The one's with the bigger text are great too. Well done :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588037294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izlude Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 I guess the full screen thing doesn't work :p oh well, keep up the good work everyone! I guess this round logo is overused, because after boot you see it again. In any case here's another. I've never done this before, so, maybe I'll get better as I go along? :rofl: personally my favorite is the white one by Destroyer of Nations. :woot: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/511257-vista-boot-screen-contest/#findComment-588037410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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