Scott310 134 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Hey Guys,Lately the backdrops have been changing across most platforms. At first it was the blurry backdrop. I wasn't crazy about it but at least you could see the whole thing. Then came the backdrops where its clear but the left half of the screen is blacked out. I really don't like this at all. At times especially with a video backdrop it is unclear what you are looking at. And I'm sure some people may like this. That's why I think a button or slider allowing you to choose if you want the half black backdrop or not. I really want to stay with the official emby theater but if it stays like this I'll have to start using ember. I think the ability to choose how much of the backdrop you see would make everyone happy.If you are reading this and agree, make sure you like this post.Thanks for listening guys! Edited February 8, 2017 by Scott310 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I've also taken the time to ask all of my remote users what they think of it and all of them have said they do not like only being able to see half of the backdrop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koleckai Silvestri 1150 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I've disabled the visual in the Web App. Not fond of it in other apps. I prefer to see the entire backdrop without modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Hopefully @@Luke can weigh in on this topic. I recognize how hard they work on the platforms and I don't want to come off like I'm bitching but I get annoyed every time I look at that half black screen. I'm sure some people don't mind it but for me the backdrops are a big part of the experience. If only there was a button in the settings to bring back the whole backdrop if you want, I'd be a happy camper... Edited February 12, 2017 by Scott310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrbee99 1560 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Definitely agree. Have also disabled in the web app. A slider would be nice, but if not maybe ET could respect the disabling applied to the web browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Definitely agree. Have also disabled in the web app. A slider would be nice, but if not maybe ET could respect the disabling applied to the web browser. How did you disable it in the web app? I don't see where to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrbee99 1560 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 You go to Settings / Branding and paste this... .background-theme-b .backgroundContainer.withBackdrop { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7)!important; } into the space under 'Custom css:' and save. Should work. You fiddle with the .7 to make the background brighter or darker - had it at .5 but that's a bit bright for me. Thanks to Happy2Play for that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great trick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Great trick ! But apparently this only works in the web app. Is there anything we can do about the other platforms i.e. Emby theater for xbox one? I really would love to be able to see the whole backdrop and not have half of it blacked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 But apparently this only works in the web app. Is there anything we can do about the other platforms i.e. Emby theater for xbox one? I really would love to be able to see the whole backdrop and not have half of it blacked out. You can learn how to create skins for Emby Theater here: https://emby.media/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-302-learn-how-to-create-skins-for-emby-theater/ Let us know what you come up with ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrbee99 1560 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 It would certainly be nice, but no idea if its possible. Ember for Emby shows off the backgrounds well though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Well it looks like we have luke's answer. Bummer, looks like I have to switch to ember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Play 8282 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 You can learn how to create skins for Emby Theater here: https://emby.media/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-302-learn-how-to-create-skins-for-emby-theater/ Let us know what you come up with ! Forked 70 times and no one has presented a functional skin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Forked 70 times and no one has presented a functional skin? I think the issue is not everyone wants to deal with supporting users. It is easy to fork, make your own changes and then just call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) You go to Settings / Branding and paste this... .background-theme-b .backgroundContainer.withBackdrop { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .7)!important; } into the space under 'Custom css:' and save. Should work. You fiddle with the .7 to make the background brighter or darker - had it at .5 but that's a bit bright for me. Thanks to Happy2Play for that ! I tried this and it worked perfectly! @@Luke is there an easy way maybe to have this setting carry over to the other platforms or no? Especially Xbox One for starters? I would be super happy if it was this easy. Edited February 18, 2017 by Scott310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrbee99 1560 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 .....we can hope. Also FYI sometimes it seems that fix can occasionally get broken with server updates. Some kind person will usually post a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrbee99 1560 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I think the issue is not everyone wants to deal with supporting users. It is easy to fork, make your own changes and then just call it a day. Ah yes but you're obviously very good at this and so can say its easy to fork, but practically the first thing I see in the instructions is 'fork this repository' - how ? then its package.json skininfo.js plugin.js etc all to change maybe one line of code. So please consider making the cross-fading an option (though yes you do get a lot of requests for options...and it might then require a second option to adjust brightness...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37068 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 It is not feasible for us to teach github, so that is just something you'd have to research and learn about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 @@Luke, I have somebody customizing a skin for me. Once he has altered the code to my liking how do I apply the skin? That is the only part I am confused about. Your post about creating skins said just fork, make your changes and then apply it in the app. I am not asking for a lesson in code or github but just wanted some clarification on how to apply a completed skin. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14913 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 In the app settings in Theater there is a place to install a skin. Eventually, we'll have a catalog like the server and EMC but right now you just provide an url to the new skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks @@ebr but I am not seeing where you are talking about. It only allows me to select the default skin. The only place I can see where I can see that it will allow me to install something from a URL is under Install plugin. Is that where I should do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koleckai Silvestri 1150 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) You would install it under Settings -> Installed Plugins. You can install from a URL there. Edited March 20, 2017 by Koleckai Silvestri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hmm I tried that. The installation fails every time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Play 8282 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) OT: Maybe a https issue, have you tried http? https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/44142-unable-to-install-plugin/?p=413069 Edited March 20, 2017 by Happy2Play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott310 134 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Just tried that and it failed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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