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- johndopeyman said...
- User
- 10 Jun 2006, 19:41
Desktop background generator

I took all the pictures from my albums page and made a background for my desktop. It would be great if there was a function to automatically generate this type of image in a specified resolution. I have included a link to my background to show what it looks like.

Take it easy
Cameron

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/johndopeyman/Background1_small.jpg

"You don't have to be evil to be cool" - waddy jones

http://www.myspace.com/greenisforturbo

[quote][b][user]johndopeyman[/user][/b] said: I took all the pictures from my albums page and made a background for my desktop. It would be great if there was a function to automatically generate this type of image in a specified resolution. I have included a link to my background to show what it looks like. Take it easy Cameron [url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/johndopeyman/Background1_small.jpg[/url][/quote]

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- verrekjenek said...
- User
- 10 Jun 2006, 19:52
It's nice :)

[quote][b][user]verrekjenek[/user][/b] said: It's nice :)[/quote]

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- stupid__girl said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 04:12
very nice!!!
:D

[quote][b][user]stupid__girl[/user][/b] said: very nice!!! :D[/quote]

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- spacefish said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 08:32
It's nice until over half the page is filled with Image not available. I'd much prefer the devs work on getting album images first, then they can work on the nice-to-haves. But yours looks cool. ;)

[ David Bowie | All Your Bass Are Belong To Us | Greasemonkeys | MediaMonkey ]

[quote][b][user]spacefish[/user][/b] said: It's nice until over half the page is filled with [b]Image not available[/b]. I'd much prefer the devs work on getting album images first, then they can work on the nice-to-haves. But yours looks cool. ;)[/quote]

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- rascal_radio said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 08:59
Re:

Quoth spacefish:
I'd much prefer the devs work on getting album images first
And, of course, getting the albums. And separating between regular tracks and all these live tracks fouling the system.

[quote][b][user]rascal_radio[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]spacefish[/user][/b]: I'd much prefer the devs work on getting album images first[/quote] And, of course, getting the albums. And separating between regular tracks and all these live tracks fouling the system. [/quote]

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- Russ said...
- Alumni
- 11 Jun 2006, 10:56
Cool, but I guess there'd be copyright issues for this.

Still, that's not stopping me writing one for my personal consumption ;).

[quote][b][user]Russ[/user][/b] said: Cool, but I guess there'd be copyright issues for this. Still, that's not stopping me writing one for my personal consumption ;).[/quote]

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- dave said...
- Moderator
- 11 Jun 2006, 14:19
Russ is on the trolley, this poses similar legal issues as lyrics. As a result a third party or unofficial solution is best.

This script (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.

[quote][b][user]dave[/user][/b] said: [user]Russ[/user] is on the trolley, this poses similar legal issues as lyrics. As a result a third party or unofficial solution is best. This [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave]script[/url] (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.[/quote]

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- johndopeyman said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 16:16
WOW! I didn't think anyone would even reply to this post, let alone actually write something to do it. Nice one dave! Post the link again when you've sorted out a final version, looks great so far.

Thanks
Cameron

"You don't have to be evil to be cool" - waddy jones

http://www.myspace.com/greenisforturbo

[quote][b][user]johndopeyman[/user][/b] said: WOW! I didn't think anyone would even reply to this post, let alone actually write something to do it. Nice one dave! Post the link again when you've sorted out a final version, looks great so far. Thanks Cameron[/quote]

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- Russ said...
- Alumni
- 11 Jun 2006, 17:02
Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it.

However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums:

http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg

[quote][b][user]Russ[/user][/b] said: Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it. However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums: [url]http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg[/url][/quote]

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- Extreme_One said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 17:44
That looks really cool Russ. Some great albums in there too.

@ dave I get major errors with your script + my username. I've PMd you... :)

The Grey Album AudioSurf

[quote][b][user]Extreme_One[/user][/b] said: That looks really cool Russ. Some great albums in there too. @ dave I get major errors with your script + my username. I've PMd you... :)[/quote]

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- spacefish said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 19:55
Re:

Quoth Russ:
Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it.

However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums:

http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg

Mighty lucky man there having no Image not available. :)

[ David Bowie | All Your Bass Are Belong To Us | Greasemonkeys | MediaMonkey ]

[quote][b][user]spacefish[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]Russ[/user][/b]: Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it. However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums: [url]http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg[/url][/quote] Mighty lucky man there having no [b]Image not available[/b]. :) [/quote]

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- KarnEvil9 said...
- User
- 11 Jun 2006, 21:38
Re:

Quoth dave:
This script (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.
Very nice start! Hope you're able to develop it further.

Thanks. :)

[ Las Vegas | Atlanta Braves | Kansas City Chiefs | Family Guy | King Crimson | Rush ]

[quote][b][user]KarnEvil9[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]dave[/user][/b]: This [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave]script[/url] (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.[/quote] Very nice start! Hope you're able to develop it further. Thanks. :)[/quote]

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- muz said...
- Alumni
- 11 Jun 2006, 22:16
Re: Re:

Quoth spacefish:
Quoth Russ:
Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it.

However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums:

http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg

Mighty lucky man there having no Image not available. :)

I think he wrote something in it specifically to disregard the "Not available" ones.

Moose > Ponies (and goats)

[quote][b][user]muz[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]spacefish[/user][/b]: [quote][b]Quoth [user]Russ[/user][/b]: Well, I wrote one myself, but it's too slow to do as realtime and it directly accesses our system, so I probably won't release it. However, here's an 1280x1024 image of the top albums: [url]http://playground.audioscrobbler.com/russ/top.jpg[/url][/quote] Mighty lucky man there having no [b]Image not available[/b]. :) [/quote] I think he wrote something in it specifically to disregard the "Not available" ones.[/quote]

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- DoctorT said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 00:13
I've done something similar before using Photoshop when Last.fm and Audioscrobbler were two sites. I redid it just now using my current charts page. I have a Mac, but the same procedure should work with Windows. This is a semi-automated process. I have Photoshop 7.

1. Using Firefox, I grabbed all the images off my charts page.
2. In Finder, I deleted all non-album images (visitor's and my avatars, buttons). Using thumbnail view, it was easy to select the ~10 non-album images and trash them, one of which was the image for "Image Not Available"
4. I put 50 album covers in their own folder I named Albums.
3. In Photoshop, I went to File > Automate > Contact Sheet II
4. I chose the Albums folder as the source.
5. I set the page size to 18X10
6. I set the layout to 10 columns and 5 rows
7. I clicked OK
8 Photoshop produced this image

Note: it did take some experimentation to get the least white space between covers and I might be able to get it tighter, but that experimentation only needs to be done once. Also, I for now, I did not optimize the image size for the dimensions of my screen, which I would do if I wanted to use it as a Desktop image.

Music, like language, is universal.

[quote][b][user]DoctorT[/user][/b] said: I've done something similar before using Photoshop when Last.fm and Audioscrobbler were two sites. I redid it just now using my current charts page. I have a Mac, but the same procedure should work with Windows. This is a semi-automated process. I have Photoshop 7. 1. Using Firefox, I grabbed all the images off my charts page. 2. In Finder, I deleted all non-album images (visitor's and my avatars, buttons). Using thumbnail view, it was easy to select the ~10 non-album images and trash them, one of which was the image for "Image Not Available" 4. I put 50 album covers in their own folder I named Albums. 3. In Photoshop, I went to File > Automate > Contact Sheet II 4. I chose the Albums folder as the source. 5. I set the page size to 18X10 6. I set the layout to 10 columns and 5 rows 7. I clicked OK 8 Photoshop produced [url=http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7549/lastfmalbums3rl.jpg]this image[/url] Note: it did take some experimentation to get the least white space between covers and I might be able to get it tighter, but that experimentation only needs to be done once. Also, I for now, I did not optimize the image size for the dimensions of my screen, which I would do if I wanted to use it as a Desktop image.[/quote]

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- dave said...
- Moderator
- 12 Jun 2006, 02:40
Re:

Quoth Extreme_One:
@ dave I get major errors with your script + my username. I've PMd you... :)
The old link only did JPEGs, this one works with PNG files now.

http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave&res_x=800&res_y=600&img_x=130&img_y=130

The res values are the size of the overall image, the img values are the size of the cover art. I'll put the source up when I get home tonight, it's very small.

[quote][b][user]dave[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]Extreme_One[/user][/b]: @ dave I get major errors with your script + my username. I've PMd you... :)[/quote] The old link only did JPEGs, this one works with PNG files now. http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave&res_x=800&res_y=600&img_x=130&img_y=130 The res values are the size of the overall image, the img values are the size of the cover art. I'll put the source up when I get home tonight, it's very small.[/quote]

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- Extreme_One said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 07:11
Re: Re:

Quoth dave:

The old link only did JPEGs, this one works with PNG files now.

http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave&res_x=800&res_y=600&img_x=130&img_y=130

The res values are the size of the overall image, the img values are the size of the cover art. I'll put the source up when I get home tonight, it's very small.

Nice! Thank you :)

Looking forward to that source code... ;)

The Grey Album AudioSurf

[quote][b][user]Extreme_One[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]dave[/user][/b]: The old link only did JPEGs, this one works with PNG files now. http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave&res_x=800&res_y=600&img_x=130&img_y=130 The res values are the size of the overall image, the img values are the size of the cover art. I'll put the source up when I get home tonight, it's very small.[/quote] Nice! Thank you :) Looking forward to that source code... ;)[/quote]

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- dave said...
- Moderator
- 12 Jun 2006, 09:53
It's available here. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.

[quote][b][user]dave[/user][/b] said: It's available [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.phps]here[/url]. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.[/quote]

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- Extreme_One said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 11:43
Re:

Quoth dave:
It's available here. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.

You gotta love the power of PHP.

Thanks for sharing. :)

The Grey Album AudioSurf

[quote][b][user]Extreme_One[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]dave[/user][/b]: It's available [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.phps]here[/url]. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.[/quote] You gotta love the power of PHP. Thanks for sharing. :) [/quote]

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- simulacra said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 14:10
Re:

Quoth dave:
This script (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.

it's absolutely... err... lovely. :) thanks :o)

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[quote][b][user]simulacra[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]dave[/user][/b]: This [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.php?user=dave]script[/url] (replace the username with your own) might be the ticket. It needs work, on the colour adjustment and resolution customisation, but that's it for now.[/quote] it's absolutely... err... lovely. :) thanks :o)[/quote]

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- johndopeyman said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 15:18
Thanks Dave. :)

"You don't have to be evil to be cool" - waddy jones

http://www.myspace.com/greenisforturbo

[quote][b][user]johndopeyman[/user][/b] said: Thanks Dave. :)[/quote]

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- KarnEvil9 said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 18:09
Thanks for the script, Dave. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me when I change the dimensions to 1280x768, to match my desktop.

[ Las Vegas | Atlanta Braves | Kansas City Chiefs | Family Guy | King Crimson | Rush ]

[quote][b][user]KarnEvil9[/user][/b] said: Thanks for the script, Dave. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me when I change the dimensions to 1280x768, to match my desktop.[/quote]

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- Extreme_One said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 18:33
Re:

Quoth KarnEvil9:
Thanks for the script, Dave. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me when I change the dimensions to 1280x768, to match my desktop.

Well it doesn't for me either. I've tried 1024*768 & 1280*960. I've also attempted to alter the individual album image dimensions.

Are you hosting it yourself?

I was hoping that it was just timing out and when I host it more local to me the problem would be alleviated.

The Grey Album AudioSurf

[quote][b][user]Extreme_One[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]KarnEvil9[/user][/b]: Thanks for the script, Dave. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for me when I change the dimensions to 1280x768, to match my desktop.[/quote] Well it doesn't for me either. I've tried 1024*768 & 1280*960. I've also attempted to alter the individual album image dimensions. Are you hosting it yourself? I was hoping that it was just timing out and when I host it more [i]local[/i] to me the problem would be alleviated.[/quote]

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- KarnEvil9 said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 18:57
No, I'm not hosting it myself. The original 800x600 works fine for me, so I suppose the larger size could be causing it to time out on his end.

[ Las Vegas | Atlanta Braves | Kansas City Chiefs | Family Guy | King Crimson | Rush ]

[quote][b][user]KarnEvil9[/user][/b] said: No, I'm not hosting it myself. The original 800x600 works fine for me, so I suppose the larger size could be causing it to time out on his end.[/quote]

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- ackbarr said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 19:29
Python Version

I wrote a script in Python to make the tiled album image. It is still a bit rough, and requires python to be installed on your machine, but it works for me.

http://ackbarr.xoops.org/archives/2006/06/12/lastfm-album-background-generator/

...and the moral of the story is: with a contrived example, you can prove anything.

[quote][b][user]ackbarr[/user][/b] said: I wrote a script in Python to make the tiled album image. It is still a bit rough, and requires python to be installed on your machine, but it works for me. [url]http://ackbarr.xoops.org/archives/2006/06/12/lastfm-album-background-generator/[/url][/quote]

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- Extreme_One said...
- User
- 12 Jun 2006, 22:52
Re:

Quoth dave:
It's available here. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.

I'm now hosting this script and it works well. Thanks :)
It's slow but that's not the script it's the amount of data being processed.

I've included it on this page if anybody's interested.

The Grey Album AudioSurf

[quote][b][user]Extreme_One[/user][/b] said: [quote][b]Quoth [user]dave[/user][/b]: It's available [url=http://www.raelt.com/audioscrobbler/coverart.phps]here[/url]. PHP's robust image functions makes this ridiculously easy.[/quote] I'm now hosting this script and it works well. Thanks :) It's [b]slow[/b] but that's not the script it's the amount of data being processed. I've included it on [url=http://www.extremeone.co.uk/main/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,38/]this page[/url] if anybody's interested.[/quote]

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