(03-31-2024, 10:29 PM)Tas_mania Wrote:Quote:create a retro digital watch background in Gimp
In theory it shouldn't be too hard to make this keep the correct time
Hi, so I've been learning and testing some overlays in Gimp. And using vector graphics, specifically a grid, seems to be the appropriate solution for me.
As I mentioned, this grid needs to be somewhat transparent because there is text and color underneath. I don't know if anyone remembers old displays, e.g. on a calculator or a watch...
Sure i agree retro design is easy to do in gimp. But then there are a few more questions from a programmer's point of view. This is an overlay that softens the colors and when the color of the text is 88:88 gray, this image softens it and is not so aggressive. The condition is a bit depth of 8 and also a small image memory, because the internal memory is small in the watch. It is also not possible to use a different color for the outlines of the clock, because the watch display simply does not render it.., it is a trans-reflective display.