Image Custom PS3 Theme I am building

[Key Sharkz 69]

So I have been fooling around with the PS3 theme builder after I was messing with my PSP theme, and I decided I wanted to try my hand at making a full theme (and put my degree in graphic design to work, I suppose). I am still in the very early alpha stages, because building an entire theme is a lot of work, and I'm only a few hours into designing the icons and such. The final product is going to have a complete icon set, cursors, sounds, and the works.
 
I'll probably update this thread later on with what build it is currently on, and eventually I think I may remake the KH2 Final Mix theme because really, the theme they gave us for completing the game is just kind of a wallpaper... But this theme is Starcraft 2, particularly Heart of the Swarm.
 
Below is a current preview of what it looks like,  followed by a download link, and if I get time, a video of what it looks like on your PS3 (but I'm sure many of you can check for yourself).
 
As I said, this is a VERY early alpha, intended only for testing purposes for those willing to try it, and will hopefully lead to me making future themes if I feel it's well received.
 

Last Update: 1/31/2015 8:55PM

Preview Image:
 

 

Note: the little white dots do not appear on the actual theme, for some reason the preview generator does that!

Download Link:
 
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7wbh17q6hgrwt7j/Kerrigan.p3t
 
How to Install:
 
First you're going to need obviously:
-A PS3 and dualshock 3 controller (duh)
-A flashdrive that is formatted and compatible with your system
-A computer to copy the files to the flashdrive from
-The theme file itself.
 
1. Create a new folder on the root of your flashdrive called "PS3"
2. Inside that folder create a secondary folder called "THEME" (both of these are important, as the PS3 won't recognize the theme without these!)
3. Paste the .p3t into the "THEME" folder
4. Insert the flashdrive into your PS3
5. Under Theme Settings go to install, and the flashdrive should pop up with the theme
6. Install the theme, then select it from the menu
7. Enjoy!
 
Changelog:
 
v0.1Alpha: Initial version. Background, Users, and power icons added, also test for custom cursor (appears to still be broken) added.

v0.2Alpha: -Added settings, music, video, tv/video services,  and network icons.

-Modified Power icon's appearance to clean it up a bit.

-Changed all Icons colorscale to purple to match theme.

v0.3Alpha: -Added game icon and friends icon

v0.4Alpha: -Added system update, game settings, bluray settings, music settings and chat settings icons

-working on adding PSP support

v0.5Alpha: - Added system settings, theme settings, time settings, accessory settings, and printer settings icon.

 
Other Info:

 

Will this mess up my PS3?

No. Creating custom themes is completely supported by Sony, and they even offer guides on how to install and create them. It is completely safe to install.

 

Are you going to make other themes?

Possibly.

 

Can I make a theme request?

Possibly in the near future. Though keep in mind these take a long time to make, so I won't be doing a ton of requests, but I may accept commissions to make some.

 

Where did you get the icons?

I borrowed some of the border from the actual game and modified it myself, so more or less, they are custom made.

 

Can I modify this theme?

Yes, so long as I am accredited for my work.

 

How do you make these?

A full fledged tutorial would be tedious to explain, but here is the abridged version: I use a program for creating PS3 themes, which is free to download combined with photoshop, a cursor editor, a sound converter and more. There are a number of programs required to make PS3 themes in full, but there are a number of tutorials and guides online on how to make them. The annoying part is that the PS3 is VERY picky about file formats, sizes, etc. It has to be EXACTLY as the system wants it or it won't accept it. For example, the preview icon MUST be 64x64 saved as a 8bit png with 128 dither for web format. If it is ANYTHING slightly different from that, the program will return an error and won't accept it. It requires a lot of patience.

 

Why are you posting this?

To give my work away, and to sort of keep a record of my changes, so I can see my progress.

Edited February 1, 2015 by Mist Skye

[Soravids 1,056]

So I have been fooling around with the PS3 theme builder after I was messing with my PSP theme, and I decided I wanted to try my hand at making a full theme (and put my degree in graphic design to work, I suppose). I am still in the very early alpha stages, because building an entire theme is a lot of work, and I'm only a few hours into designing the icons and such. The final product is going to have a complete icon set, cursors, sounds, and the works.

 

I'll probably update this thread later on with what build it is currently on, and eventually I think I may remake the KH2 Final Mix theme because really, the theme they gave us for completing the game is just kind of a wallpaper... But this theme is Starcraft 2, particularly Heart of the Swarm.

 

Below is a current preview of what it looks like,  followed by a download link, and if I get time, a video of what it looks like on your PS3 (but I'm sure many of you can check for yourself).

 

As I said, this is a VERY early alpha, intended only for testing purposes for those willing to try it, and will hopefully lead to me making future themes if I feel it's well received.

 

Preview Image:

 

 

Note: the little white dots do not appear on the actual theme, for some reason the preview generator does that!

Download Link:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7wbh17q6hgrwt7j/Kerrigan.p3t

 

How to Install:

 

First you're going to need obviously:

-A PS3 and dualshock 3 controller (duh)

-A flashdrive that is formatted and compatible with your system

-A computer to copy the files to the flashdrive from

-The theme file itself.

 

1. Create a new folder on the root of your flashdrive called "PS3"

2. Inside that folder create a secondary folder called "THEME" (both of these are important, as the PS3 won't recognize the theme without these!)

3. Paste the .p3t into the "THEME" folder

4. Insert the flashdrive into your PS3

5. Under Theme Settings go to install, and the flashdrive should pop up with the theme

6. Install the theme, then select it from the menu

7. Enjoy!

 

Changelog:

 

v0.1Alpha: Initial version. Background, Users, and power icons added, also test for custom cursor (appears to still be broken) added.

 

 

Other Info:

 

Will this mess up my PS3?

No. Creating custom themes is completely supported by Sony, and they even offer guides on how to install and create them. It is completely safe to install.

 

Are you going to make other themes?

Possibly.

 

Can I make a theme request?

Possibly in the near future. Though keep in mind these take a long time to make, so I won't be doing a ton of requests, but I may accept commissions to make some.

 

Where did you get the icons?

I borrowed some of the border from the actual game and modified it myself, so more or less, they are custom made.

 

Can I modify this theme?

Yes, so long as I am accredited for my work.

 

How do you make these?

A full fledged tutorial would be tedious to explain, but here is the abridged version: I use a program for creating PS3 themes, which is free to download combined with photoshop, a cursor editor, a sound converter and more. There are a number of programs required to make PS3 themes in full, but there are a number of tutorials and guides online on how to make them. The annoying part is that the PS3 is VERY picky about file formats, sizes, etc. It has to be EXACTLY as the system wants it or it won't accept it. For example, the preview icon MUST be 64x64 saved as a 8bit png with 128 dither for web format. If it is ANYTHING slightly different from that, the program will return an error and won't accept it. It requires a lot of patience.

 

Why are you posting this?

To give my work away, and to sort of keep a record of my changes, so I can see my progress.

Good job! Keep it up! Did you draw it?

[Key Sharkz 69]

The background? No. It's literally just the load screen image from Heart of the swarm, the icons however I had to make myself. I WISH I could draw like that.

 

Also, I did a little update.

Edited January 31, 2015 by Mist Skye

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Wow, that's some pretty badass work you have going there!  You've really put a lot of effort into it!  When you get immersed in what you do, it's fun to see the results you make!  Good work! ^^

[Key Sharkz 69]

Wow, that's some pretty badass work you have going there!  You've really put a lot of effort into it!  When you get immersed in what you do, it's fun to see the results you make!  Good work! ^^

Yeah, for fun I am going to make a PSP theme to go with it. It really sucks though that Sony kind of killed the customization of their systems with the Vita and PS4... I miss being able to do this. :c

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Yeah, for fun I am going to make a PSP theme to go with it. It really sucks though that Sony kind of killed the customization of their systems with the Vita and PS4... I miss being able to do this. :c

Well, but at least you have the PS3 and PSP to make themes for!

[Forever 3,550]

Wow, that's pretty dynamic! Look forward to seeing the finished product.

[Key Sharkz 69]

Wow, that's pretty dynamic! Look forward to seeing the finished product.

That is one thing I like about the PS3 theme builder over the PSP, it supports more dynamic themes and gives you a little more control over them. The PSP theme builder is rather primitive, and the PSP's resolution is soooooo tiny that it makes all those nice high res icons look like crap. :c

[Forever 3,550]

That is one thing I like about the PS3 theme builder over the PSP, it supports more dynamic themes and gives you a little more control over them. The PSP theme builder is rather primitive, and the PSP's resolution is soooooo tiny that it makes all those nice high res icons look like crap. :c

 

 

Booooooo to crappy resolution!

[Key Sharkz 69]

Booooooo to crappy resolution!

Well keep in mind, at the TIME it was released its resolution was amazing. The system was way ahead of its time, but unfortunately smartphones became a big thing shortly after, making everything the PSP could do obsolete. However I still keep on because of the fact that it's an amazing system to mod. It supports so much in terms of emulation. It's probably the best portable emulator you can get.

[Forever 3,550]

Well keep in mind, at the TIME it was released its resolution was amazing. The system was way ahead of its time, but unfortunately smartphones became a big thing shortly after, making everything the PSP could do obsolete. However I still keep on because of the fact that it's an amazing system to mod. It supports so much in terms of emulation. It's probably the best portable emulator you can get.

 

 

Funny ,I was thinking about this the other day. Graphics at the time are revolutionizing, until the next generation technology emerges. Just image how amazing the pixels of Duck Hunt were once upon a time.

[Key Sharkz 69]

Funny ,I was thinking about this the other day. Graphics at the time are revolutionizing, until the next generation technology emerges. Just image how amazing the pixels of Duck Hunt were once upon a time.

Yeah, hell we may even be seeing the end of tablets soon, as apparently recent reports have shown that even the iPad is declining in sales. With how people are about tech these days, they are ready for the next big thing as soon as possible, but I get excited when old devices retire simply because that's when everyone starts figuring out how to modify them and do extra fun stuff with them because they are no longer worried about updates that will break their work or voiding warranties.