Now that theme designers have the ability to make animated themes, we’re starting to see more and more of them come about. ‘b1gg13′ from PimpMyBerry.Com designed this neat little theme called ‘Reflected Sunset’ for 81xx & 83xx devices running OS 4.5. The home screen image of the tranquil lake animates so that the water ripples and it’s actually a pretty cool effect. Other than that, it’s a bit simple in terms of fonts and overall design. However, you gotta give these designers credit for taking the time they do to create these themes, especially when they offer them for free.
YouTube video link of animation is below. Links to the OTA download are below the screenshot.
YouTube Video of Reflected Sun Animated Theme
Steve Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 10:33 AM EST
Regarding the “simpleness” of the theme…under the Beta 4.6 Themebuilder, all the “pretty” fonts cannot be used. Our hands are tied as to the font selection.
This is a Great theme overall.
Vicky ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 146
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST
Thanks for pointing out the font issue with 4.6 Themebuilder, Steve. I wasn’t aware of that. I’ve been in the advertising/graphic design industry for awhile so I do tend to look at fonts a lot :0)
b1gg13 Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST
Thank you for reviewing my theme. As Steve said, I was limited in my choice of fonts.
Thanks again for checking out my theme, I appreciate the kind words.
automan69 Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 12:25 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8130
Hi great theme but one problem with the clock, the PM and am only half the m is missing.
automan69 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 489
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8130
Hi this is an awesome theme just downloaded it, the rippling water is cool but one thing is beside the clock only half the PM an am is showing.
But I can live with that.
Koodoo’s to the theme builder.
automan69 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 489
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 12:51 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8130
Oops I should have said it is happening on my pearl Vicky, the half the m is missing.
Vicky ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 146
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 1:05 PM EST
Thanks…Yeah it seemed to be fine when I tested it on my Curve…
b1gg13 Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 2:43 PM EST
@ automan69
I wasn’t informed of that issue by my 81XX tester. I will fix it and post up a new OTA download. Check the thread at PMB
Ii will edit it to note the fix.
I apoligize for that problem, I do try to get my testers to check that.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
Question:what is the home background animation? Is it a gif or something, I mean, is it replaceable whith another animation file? I tried with a gif but it doesn’t work, maybe it should be a special size or type.
automan69 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 489
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 4:08 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8130
Thank you Vicky I will look for it.
Just want to posted another one….lol
This is the best theme I ever saw, I have tried a lot out and the icons you used are easy to see and understand.
Not like some out there, but this one…like the (song) says ROCK’ROCK TOO THE TOP.
So keep up the GREAT WORK.
Vicky Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 4:30 PM EST
Actually B1gg13 designed this theme (I just posted about it) and takes all the credit :0)
b1gg13 Not Registered
Posted: October 16, 2008 at 10:35 PM EST
adi it is more involved than that, you cannot just use another animated gif file. Other files need to be made in composer and put into the theme via the theme builder software.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 17, 2008 at 4:59 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
I understand.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 18, 2008 at 8:42 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
I’ve just noticed a flaw in this theme style that comes from now on, the animated: I was using Opera and saw tghat the menus were flickering so much that I couldn’t tell what it said. The problem persisted even after uninstalling and reinstalling Opera. It took me a couple of days to realize that it has to be because of the theme. Now, after I changed the theme with a static one, everything is fine.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 18, 2008 at 8:46 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
I forgot to say that I’m using the 4.5.0.63 os which seems to be stable in my opinion.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 18, 2008 at 8:48 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
Sorry, 69
Brandy ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 51
Posted: October 19, 2008 at 1:15 AM EST
Flickering menus usually results from the use of transparent menus in a theme, not from the incorporation of an animated background.
adi Not Registered
Posted: October 19, 2008 at 3:07 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
This theme, as you can see on your phone, has black background menus, it is not the case.