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I made a platforms image pack that uses clear console images and the logos on the consoles hope you guys like it and i will try to add more system images. Also the NES logo was recreated in Photoshop. Hope you like them Screenshots https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dw2a6f9i8wtiyll/AADCU3ZBgiTGsBWUmqK-NJFRa?dl=0 Download link https://www.dropbox.com/s/a9pqo01sdw4yxxc/Images.zip?dl=0
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I have a question about these images. I noticed that they're JPEGs. Does that mean that they have white backgrounds? I haven't imported these into my collection because I'm going to be away from home for a while, but from looking at the images on my desktop, they appear to have white backgrounds. They'll look really tacky as platform banner images if they do have white backgrounds IMO. Can anyone check this? Also, if they do have white backgrounds, does anyone know how to convert them to PNG to remove the white backgrounds or any other method to remove the backgrounds?
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@Jason @SentaiBrad The creator of this gallery has made these images public domain, and he plans on adding as many pictures as possible over time. His vision is to archive the history of video game console hardware. He continually updates his gallery (which you can see through his Twitter feed) and you can probably contact him if there's any image types that are missing that you're interested in. Maybe you guys should consider contacting him and complimenting his gallery (only if you like it Wink) and offer some suggestions for missing images. His gallery is top quality and really extensive. You can find his email and his Twitter in the link below. Here's the link again: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Evan-Amos Also, maybe you or I should ask him if he can create PNG versions of these images?
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If you look at the images downloaded from the Database, some of them are jpeg's with transparent layers. We're wondering if this is more a bug though to be honest. PNG's are just the best picture format, I think, period, and excels at layering (like transparencies). Converting a Jpeg to a PNG doesn't automatically get rid of a white background, you'd need to remove it, and that's a lot harder than you might assume. Also, on the site you listed, I clicked a random console image and went on to the page and noticed there are two versions of some images. So if a transparent image exists, you can see the checker board pattern behind it: https://i.imgur.com/Gcb1plT.png Clicking on a non-transparent image also shows an alternate version too: https://i.imgur.com/KdaYJYg.png
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@SentaiBrad, I've noticed duplicate images as well for the primary console images (the images with the console and controller). The most recent ones have higher resolution I believe, so make sure to download only the high res images. It looks like the backgrounds would need to be removed in Photoshop. I have zero skills in graphic design, but I love these images. If there's anybody with graphics skills, please let us know. The beauty of these images is that they're public domain so that means we can use and edit them in any way we want.
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I've noticed that the LaunchBox Games Database has a lot of console PNG images already added. That's awesome! However, there are a lot of missing console images. In particular, you're missing a PS1 platform image. I created a PNG out of the PS1 console image and removed the background. How can I upload these images? I can't find a way to upload my PNG to the LBGD. Should I email you the file or what do you suggest? My image is 10.1 mb. That's over the 2 mb limit for adding attachments to this forum.
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We've been working on getting these fixed up actually. We have a resource of them all we just need to go through and do it. I've been asking Jason to give me more direct access to I can do stuff like this, but it's harder than it sounds. We will get it set up as best as we possibly can though.
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