Winamp Skinning - Skin Consortium

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The last few months we have had a huge surge in new signups



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Welcome to the new members, please stop by and introduce yourself even if only to say hello
We are always looking out for coders and graphic artists who would like to work on community projects, if you have some spare time and would like to get more involved please create a new thread or offer your help in one of the existing project threads, even if it's to help beta test things

Skin Consortium Admins

With the permission of Sven Kistner (Metrix.de) -Skin Consortium brings you MMD ClassicPro.

Using the Original 70 Color Themes and Original Visualizations - Classic Pro Brings out More in MMD with Built in Lyrics , Album Art, Song info and a new interface! And Much Much More!

cPro - MMD has been enhanced in conjunction with the Winamp cPro Plugin Version 1.04, which adds better colour theme support and brings cPro features to one of the best Winamp Skins of all time - MMD3

Credits-

• SLoB - Graphics, Color Themes, Special Coding (vizzes)
  
• Winstongfx - Graphic Tweaks
  
• Iron2000 -Initial Graphics Layout
  
• pjn123 - Help, Discussions, Tweaks
  
• martin.deimos - Help, Discussions, Tweaks
  
• Quadhelix - Promo, Distribution
  
• Sven Kistner - Original MMD3
  
• Beta Testers - MerTcaN, osmosis
  
• Many Thanks to all the SkinConsortium members who contributed to the discussions in the public cPro - MMD thread
  

Before you get too excited, here is a brief look into what is cPro and why you need it for the new cPro - MMD skin to work.

ClassicPro uses a single user interface so you'll never have to arrange your windows anymore! It loads very fast and uses a very modern interface layout which is very easy to use for beginners but still offers enough for experienced users to play around with it.
ClassicPro supports widgets so you can extend the functions of all your ClassicPro skins! The cPro plugin is updated frequently so your skins will always support the latest Winamp has to offer.
Other benefits include language compatibility, easy playlist search box and auto browse to lyrics, YouTube, Wikipedia and many more sites.

We hope you will enjoy using this skin, please leave some feedback in the Official cPro - MMD Skin Thread , if you didn't like it then don't tell anyone heheh

So what are you waiting for? Transform your Winamp today and check it out, its awesome!

Official cPro - MMD download

Checkout the 1.04 version of cPro - you will need this in order to use this skin.

Enjoy

Team SkinConsortium

We just released a brand new version of Winamp ClassicPro!

New in Version 1.04
With version 1.04 we really went all out with loads of new stuff, fixes and improvements!
Here is a short list of changes: (Full changelog)

• Faster load time
  
• Integrated Playlist search (Optional)
  
• Standard frame is now skinned
  
• Better Color Theme support
  
• Lots of improvements!
  
• Lots of fixes!
  

What is ClassicPro?
ClassicPro is a plugin for Winamp that will allow you to use a new type of skin in Winamp Media Player. What makes this type of skin different from normal modern skins is that all the coding stuff is already done in one central place so you don't need to be a programmer to create a great Winamp skin anymore!
The advantages are not just for the skinners though, artistic people can now create great skins easily, this means we'll see more beautiful skins by great artists!

ClassicPro skins use an advanced single-user-interface which is really easy to use. The great thing is cPro appeals both to the advanced Winamp user and the minimalistic user who would for example just want to use the playlist. This means ClassicPro will probably fit you like a glove no matter who you are!
If you are used to a classic Winamp skin and didn't want to switch to the modern skins of the past then we urge you to give this a test drive since this skin type was designed especially for the old school user who might need a minimalistic approach to their favourite media player.

Our 2 main key focus points in the development was as follows:

• Performance - Winamp must load quick and use as little resources running as possible
  
• Easy Interface - The interface must be easy to understand and give enough play for the experienced users too
  

Other updates
With this new version we're also kicking off a new competition with $225 in prizes!
For more information about the ClassicPro Skinning Shootout read more here.
For the skinners among you there's also a new Skinners manual.
Why not checkout the new Official cPro - MMD Skin that was designed to use the new features 1.04 version brings

cPro Winamp Plugin has more than 700k downloads to date and a growing skin base!

Improve your Winamp media player experience today and give this plugin a try!
We promise you will not be disappointed!

Download ClassicPro v1.04 here

It's time for another Winamp ClassicPro modern skinning competition!
We're looking for new Winamp ClassicPro skins so get on your skinning jackets!
If you need help with creating a cPro skin see the help section below.

Prizes:

• 1st prize $150
  
• 2nd prize $75
  

Rules:
1) Entering:

• To enter you will need to be registered at Skin Consortium.
  
• All entries must be finished and submitted before 31st October 2008 23:59 GMT
  
• Administrators from Skin Consortium may not enter.
  
• Only skins which have NOT been published elsewhere will be allowed to enter.
  
• We encourage you to post screenshots or updates of your skinning progress (as long as the skin download is only posted in the forum).
  
• You are allowed to publish a picture of your project on sites like DeviantArt for example, as long as you don’t post the skin file itself.
  
• CPro: SUI skins need to be new work and not an update to a skin previously released.
  
• CPro: XUI skins can be based on a skin already released.
  
• You can team up with a friend to collaborate on a skin entry or entries.
  
• You will both need to be registered at Skin Consortium.
  
• You are allowed to ask for help in the forums
  
• No late entries will be accepted. If you have problems entering your skin you can email it to: classicpro <<at>> skinconsortium <<dot>> com
  

2) Submitting your Skin:

• First, register at Skin Consortium using this form.
  
• Then you have to say hello in this discussion thread so we know you want to participate.
  
• After the staff has read your message you will get permission to the skin upload form.
  
• Upload your skin using this form.
  
• You can always alter your submitted files, promos, thumbs and description using the 'My Projects' link on the left sidebar.
  

3) Voting:

• Winners will be voted by the Skin Consortium Administrators.
  
• Results are final and will be announced within one week of the competition deadline.
  
• The voting scheme will be published when the results are released.
  

Help material:

• Skinners Guide to ClassicPro (2008-09-19)
  
• ClassicPro Template pack and Manual by Wilian & Veroka
  

Hope to see all your entries soon!

Regards,
SkinConsortium Admins