I've seen a similar visualization in the past, but it was either a paid one or I couldn't get it working, I can't really remember now.
Anyways this one is totally free and it works in both WMP and Media Center on Vista, yep that's right it also works in Media Center on your TV! It won't work on the extenders obviously but there is also a similar Yule Log effect for the XBOX 360 dashboard, however that is not free read more below, I've not tried the XBOX one out yet.
"Ah, just in time for the holidays! Sean Alexander has released an updated Yule Log Visualization for Windows Media Player. Originally released as a part of the Windows Media Bonus Pack for Windows XP, this visualization is simply a fireplace complete with crackling logs and dancing flames perfect for bringing a bit of holiday spirit to our PCs. "
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Download the WMP / VMC Yule Log Viz here.
XBOX 360 Virtual Fireplace
"If you enjoyed the Windows Media Player Yule Log visualization but don’t have a PC in your living room, you may want to check out this virtual fireplace instead. As Major Nelson reports, an Xbox LIVE Member SniperED007 used the XNA tools to create this visualization “that has all the sights and sounds of a nice wintery fireplace.”
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I got this to work fine in WMP but I can't get it to show up in VMC. I'm going to take a wild guess that it's probably b/c i'm running 64 bit Vista, but if anyone can help me get this to show up in VMC I would be grateful.
Maybe, I'm on 32bit. I thought I read it was for 64bit as well not sure?
I just installed the Yule Log viz on my Win7 64bit HTPC and I have the same problem it works in WMP12 but does not appear in 7MC
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