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Web 2.0 Box Graphic

Discussion in 'Photoshop' started by netx, Feb 22, 2008.

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    Does any one know from where I can purchase the photoshop action script to make beautiful Boxes like this one below: ?????????

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    netx, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  2. innovati

    innovati Peon

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    Yeah, I think the script goes sometihng like this:

    script:
    Pay a designer to make a box design,
    get the box professional printed on a press,
    hire a professional photographer to capture the image of the box,
    have the designer crop out unwanted areas and add a fake reflection,
    and script.

    You are free to follow every step of that and you don't have to give me credit on your site when you do it either.

    My personal recommendation: it's obvious when a box is faked. I would rather have the label of the front of the box be displayed flat in all of it's glory (or even flat with a reflection) than stare at an obviously fake 'box' from somebody who doesn't have the wherewithall to print a real software box.

    Take your time to design a dynamite box front and show off your great work!
     
    innovati, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    eruct Well-Known Member

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    Free script available here: http://pixelmana.com/?p=31

    Of course, it would take some tweaking to do the rounded part and you have to come up with the designs yourself, but it will put it in a nice 'box' shape with reflection and all.
     
    eruct, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    innovati Peon

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    I draw my attention to some prominent open-source programs and note that nowhere on their site do they have a fake box for their software, but that hasn't deterred millions from downloading/buying them and using them. Theyoften feature a screenshot and the program's icon

    ubuntu.com
    caminobrowser.org
    firefox.com
    blender3d.org
    inkscape.org
    gimp.org
    videolan.org/vlc
    adiumx.com

    as well as non-free programs like

    opera.com
    divx.com

    So no, I don't think it's an essential thing, and it's entirely possible that a screenshot and an icon are more effective than a thumbnail of a package designed to be read at full size. Maybe a screenshot and an icon carry more information to the screen viewer.
     
    innovati, Feb 22, 2008 IP
  5. netx

    netx Peon

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    Thank you friends! But I'm sure there is a script somewhere. I've seen many version of that Box on internet. If I will find it I will post it here :)
     
    netx, Feb 23, 2008 IP
  6. innovati

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    it is entireply possible too, that they don't use photoshop for it, or that they don't have a script and just make it on their own.

    I know if I was going to make a box I'd just make it, I don't even bother with scripts when I have to use photoshop.

    And I've only ever seen Microsoft use that box design, I wouldn't anywhere near it because I wouldn't want to be remotely associated with them.
     
    innovati, Feb 23, 2008 IP
  7. reezluv

    reezluv Active Member

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    I will answer that question and you will get that tutorial for free..that also what i'm looking for and I found that tutorials a few month ago..let me share that with you..

    go to Vista Box Tutorials and you will get free custom shape..if you want the action script..just do the tutorials given..and make your own action script using photoshop..

    I think this will help you?:D
     
    reezluv, Feb 23, 2008 IP
  8. netx

    netx Peon

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    Thank you reezluv, this is just what I was looking for! You were very helpful to me :)
     
    netx, Feb 23, 2008 IP
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    this is excellent. very simple too! give it a try
     
    djkkenny, Feb 24, 2008 IP
  10. reezluv

    reezluv Active Member

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    yeah..just for sharing..sharing is caring right?..lol..:D
     
    reezluv, Feb 24, 2008 IP