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Desktop shots should be void of any extra windows, it should represent the state of the system when it is completely idle without any running programs. In the case that the OS shows a tool or special graphic (such as a welcome screen), that is known as a "First Boot" shot, and is separate from the Desktop shot. | Desktop shots should be void of any extra windows, it should represent the state of the system when it is completely idle without any running programs. In the case that the OS shows a tool or special graphic (such as a welcome screen), that is known as a "First Boot" shot, and is separate from the Desktop shot. | ||
Each article can also contain a Gallery, where other associated shots are contained. Additional full screen shots belong here, such as the "Demo" (which shows off particularly unique features of a build). The remaining shots are usually those of programs unique to a build. Those shots should be cropped to the size of the program's window (including transparency and window shadows if such effects are present). Child windows (if any) should be visible in their full area. Article screenshots should be free of any watermarks or annotations made through an image editor (such as Paint).{{efn|The only exemption to this rule is if the respective build is not publicly available and the only available screenshots are either watermarked, annotated, or are of low quality.}} | Each article can also contain a Gallery, where other associated shots are contained. Additional full screen shots belong here, such as the "Demo" (which shows off particularly unique features of a build). The remaining shots are usually those of programs unique to a build. Those shots should be cropped to the size of the program's window (including transparency and window shadows if such effects are present). Child windows (if any) should be visible in their full area. Article screenshots should be free of any watermarks or annotations made through an image editor (such as Paint).{{efn|The only exemption to this rule is if the respective build is not publicly available and the only available screenshots are either watermarked, annotated, or are of low quality. Images depicting the build before it was made publicly available may be kept in the interest of the public.}} | ||
For taking screenshots of windows using translucency and/or drop shadows reaching beyond the main window area, it is recommended to use an app that is able to create screenshots that preserve the mentioned features and produce an image file using alpha transparency. This can also be done manually by taking two screenshots against a white and a black background and using an image editor to mask the translucent parts off. | For taking screenshots of windows using translucency and/or drop shadows reaching beyond the main window area, it is recommended to use an app that is able to create screenshots that preserve the mentioned features and produce an image file using alpha transparency. This can also be done manually by taking two screenshots against a white and a black background and using an image editor to mask the translucent parts off. | ||