Create a Company Logo Screensaver
In relation to Axialis Screensaver Producer, this article offers information on the following topics:
- Create the Project
- Add the Black Background
- Add the Logo Image (sprite)
- Set the Sprite Motion Parameters
- Download Sample Screensavers
If you want to promote your company, creating a simple screensaver with your logo bouncing on the edges of the screen is so simple!
1. In the menu, choose File/New/New Screen Saver Project, a dialog box opens. Select the "Sprite Based Screen Saver" type in the list and click Next. A second dialog box opens:
2. Specify the Screensaver Title: "MyBouncingLogo". Also specify your own Description, Author Name, Copyright information and click Next.
3. In the WYSIWYG editor window, double-click (using the left button) or right-click and select "Properties" or choose Project/Screen Background menu command.
4. A Project Properties dialog box opens (Background tab is selected). Select the Solid Color option and choose Black.
5. First, you need to create a nice image of your company logo. Create this image in an external program like Photoshop (professional tool), Paint Shop Pro (shareware tool) or Gimp (free tool). Crop your image just around your logo. Do not leave a black space around the logo. Use the real colors (24 bits), not 16 or 256 colors. If you know how to create 32 bit images with alpha channel, the result will be better. If not, add a black background to your company logo too. Save it to BMP or PNG file.
6. Return in the application, select your project document if necessary. Choose in the menu: Project/New Sprite (Ins) or click the New Sprite button in the local toolbar. A standard Windows dialog box opens. Search an select your file. Click Open. The logo is added in the center of the screensaver.
Set the Sprite Motion Parameters
7. Now we're going to make the sprite move on screen. Double-click on the logo sprite. A dialog opens. Select the Motion tab if necessary.
8. Choose Straight Line and Bouncing on the edges of the screen options.
9. Now we'll set the direction and speed of the sprite. We can do this by specifying 2 values: The Horizontal and Vertical speeds. Specify 40 in Horizontal speed and -40 in Vertical speed. When done, click OK.
10. We can take a look at the result full screen. Press F11 or click the Full Screen button in the toolbar. The screensaver is executed full screen. Press a key or move the mouse to end the full screen test.
11. Save your project by choosing File/Save or by pressing Ctrl+S.
12. Now you can compile your screensaver or compile and create an installation package.
Check out example screensavers below, which you can download to observe the outcome that can be achieved within a few minutes:
Company Logo
Shows how you can create a screensaver using a company logo image.
This simple screensaver contains one single sprite that moves horizontally at constant speed over a black background. The sprite size is 60% of the original picture but it is resized proportionally to the final screen.
This screensaver is a sample project that is included in Axialis Screensaver Producer. You can simply open and modify it to create your own version of this screensaver
Company Gears
Shows how you can create a screensaver using a company logo image with animated objects in background.
In background, several sprites are rotating in place at different speeds. They have a very low opacity value to create a watermark effect. The screensaver uses the hardware acceleration of the video card to make objects spinning.
This screensaver is a sample project that is included in Axialis Screensaver Producer. You can simply open and modify it to create your own version of this screensaver
I Love You 2023
Shows how you can create a lovely screensaver with a static text and many rotating and moving sprites in background.
42 sprites are 'blowing' and moving/spinning in random directions. The screensaver uses the hardware acceleration of the video card to make many objects spinning and moving without latency.
This screensaver is a sample project that is included in Axialis Screensaver Producer. You can simply open and modify it to create your own version of this screensaver
Space Cartoon
Shows how you can create a funny screensaver with a swingging and moving sprites in background.
Several sprites are swingging and moving in random directions. A large sprite in background rotates to create a rays-of-light effect. The screensaver uses the hardware acceleration of the video card to make many objects spinning and moving without latency.
This screensaver is a sample project that is included in Axialis Screensaver Producer. You can simply open and modify it to create your own version of this screensaver
Smiley Party
Shows how you can create a funny screensaver with a swingging and moving sprites.
Several sprites are swingging and moving/spinning in random directions. A background music creates a party effect. Smileys are bouncing on each others. The screensaver uses the hardware acceleration of the video card to make many objects swingging and moving without latency.
This screensaver is a sample project that is included in Axialis Screensaver Producer. You can simply open and modify it to create your own version of this screensaver