Creating new Movie Genre Thumbnails in iTunes 8 (+ Pics)

Hi guys

so i saw a couple of other threads talking about this and thought we should have a thread where you can show off and share your own custom made Genre thumbnails.

In case your not sure how to do it this is a good guide:

http://id8tion.com/cmykthoughts/2008/09/10/i-hacked-itunes-genre-images-and-so-can-you/

Basically you need to create a jpeg, put it in the right folder (iTunes>Contents>Resources) with the correct name and then adjust a tiny bit of information in the genre plist. Its very simple and people who have no experience with this kind of stuff will be able to do it easily.

Also if (like me) you are annoyed at the fact that some genres are missing you can add your own in the exact same way as in he link posted. Note in mine that Action & Adventure are now two separate genres and i've added Gangster, Kung Fu, Comic & Anime.

Mine are all supposed to be the best films of that genre (ok maybe not Transformers ). Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Pic link now added, download! (ah mobile me)

Click here to download

ki7hy said:

Those look great, I was just working on hooking some of these up for XBMC I am running now on my little Mini Hooked to the TV.

If you don't mind sending me a copy of those I would appreciate it (since you offered) .

Good work on those for sure.

daveinmaricopa@gmail.com I imagine the file size is relatively small.

Thanks a million.

Dave

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No problem, email sent

Its the first time i've used photoshop so there are some imperfections, but because the icon size is so small it won't matter. Enjoy!

Bump. Come on, i want to see how creative you guys are!

Also, i'm going to the Life of Brian for my comedy thumbnail, anyone have any good tips for getting that 3d wording right?

ehmjay said:

here's my addition to the "thriller" category.

I love Heat and all, but let's face it, Psycho is the ORIGINAL thriller.

(ps. could you forward me yours? ehmjay at gmail dot com)

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Very nice! I do love psycho, Heat is one of my all time favorites though.

Just sent you an email.

Well the 8.1 update screwed it up but thank god i emailed you guys them! They were the only place i could find copies! All fixed now though.

Emails sent!!!

added link for download. Just remember to say thanks!

jgunn said:

Hi, Your download link is missing the documentary, comedy and short film icons. Can you post them . Thanks

Could you also do one for foreign films?

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Whoops! Late reply, sorry! The Comedy, documentary and short films icons are the bog standard from Apple.

What type of foreign films would you like me to do? Let me know and i'll give it a bash.