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iShowU User Interface Changes
Here's a more complete picture of what I think iShowU might turn into. There are two versions here - one being a "dark"ish version ala iTunes and the other being a light version which is compatible with the standard Unified Feel (as supplied by Apple). I've provided like/dislike comments so that you can get an idea of what I'm thinking.
Click on any picture to go to s slideshow with full sized images. The "dark" versions come first, followed by the "light".
  • Likes
  • The removal of brushed metal (I would not call the shading/gradient "brushed" as such, since it contains no horizontal brushed effect)
  • The smooth gradients for the button bars.
  • I like the "light" look for all the "support" panels. The "dark" look I think borders on 'hard to read' when the panel becomes large (the uninstaller is a good example). In these cases, the 'light' panel is more relaxing, nicer and less stressful.
  • With the "light" version, I'm able to display the Preferences panel in a consistent manner. I found that if I attempted this using the "dark" colours, everything was way to dark. Horrible. That's why in the "dark" photos, the Preferences is shown using standard Aqua feel.
  • Dislikes:
  • Neither are particularly "Apple Standard". Having said that, what exactly is the standard these days?
  • The darkness of the grey panels. They seem a little too dark against the standard Apple Unified look
  • The only negative regarding the "light" version that I can see is that everything might be a little too washed out. On most things I think it is considerably more subtle (and thus more livable with, over a longer period of time). But I do wonder if it provides enough contrast.
Registration.png

The iShowU main panel, with the standard 'demo' dialog box showing

Preferences.png

Standard preferences panel

Registration Details.png

A close up on the registration dialog

iShowU with Status.png

The iShowU main panel, with the settings panel along side

Uninstall SF.png

Showing the Soundflower uninstallation dialog

Registration.png

Registration.png

Preferences.png

Preferences.png

Registration Details.png

Registration Details.png

iShowU with status.png

iShowU with status.png

Uninstall SF.png

Uninstall SF.png