Themes are usually implied rather than explicitly stated. Deep thematic content is not required in a visual work; however, some observers would say that all visual work inherently projects some kind of outlook on life that can be taken as a theme, regardless of whether or not this is the intent of the author. Analysis of changes (or implied change) in dynamic characteristics of the work can provide insight into a particular theme.
StyleXP
StyleXP is a computer program designed to modify the graphical user
interface of Windows XP. As of version 3.19 features include modifying themes,
explorer bar, backgrounds, logon screens, icons, boot screens, transparency,
cursors and screensavers.StyleXP works by patching a DLL file named uxtheme.dll. Uxtheme.dll by
default prevents users from installing themes that are not digitally signed by
Microsoft. By patching this DLL, StyleXP can install themes that are not
digitally signed.
Windows Blind
WindowBlinds is
a software utility that allows users to completely change the look and feel of
Microsoft Windows. It works by applying new visual styles, called skins, across
the entire user interface (title bars, push buttons, start menu, taskbar, etc.)
of the operating system.A
WindowBlinds users can apply thousands of free skins from the Internet that
change title bars, push buttons, Start menus, scrollbars and every other element
of the Windows GUI.
TweakVista
Microsoft has increased both the power and complexity of its popular
Windows operating system with the release of Windows Vista. Stardock’s
TweakVista™ enhancement application helps you configure Windows Vista to meet
your personal needs by improving performance. Unlike other power tools for Windows,
TweakVista automatically prompts enhancement recommendations, offering easy “one
click” updates to otherwise complex configuration changes. New TweakVista 1.1
includes the new snapshots feature and more.
SkinStudio
SkinStudio (previously known as BuilderBlinds) is a
software tool by Stardock used to create skins for their WindowBlinds,
ObjectBar, WebBlinds and PocketBlinds programs, as well as Koala Player and
Windows Media Player. It is a component of Object Desktop, but is also sold
separately, and a version is available for free download.SkinStudio uses a
Universal Skin Format (USF) that can be used to create one skin and export it to
multiple skin formats.
