Another way of thinking with websites.
http://www.designer-daily.com/illustration-in-web-design-30-wonderful-examples-4899
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Using the "root" function

On the actions layer inside the nested movie clip place a keyframe in the actions layer at the end of the timeline.
Insert the code:
MovieClip(this.root).gotoAndStop(4);
You do not need a stop; function. 4 is the frame number you'd like to jump back to on the main timeline. Therefore, you'd need to change that depending on what frame you want to call up.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Photo Gallery in Flash A Go!
Finally got the darn thing to work, after following a tutorial that was using ActionScript 2.0! D:<
But I was able to reference between my projects and Google to look up ActionScript 3.0 coding to get the job done. *phew* Now to apply that to my website project.
:D
Joy!
But I was able to reference between my projects and Google to look up ActionScript 3.0 coding to get the job done. *phew* Now to apply that to my website project.
:D
Joy!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Maurice's Website

I visited Maurice's website for the first time, and I was impressed with the interaction for this website! :) The blurred focus effect was quite interesting as you roll over the buttons, as well as the animation that starts the website (how the website introduces its' menu and such).
Check it out! :)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Design Thumbnail
Helpful Tutorials
Some good tutorials can be found here: http://www.entheosweb.com/dreamweaver/default.asp
It's actually not just dreamweaver but flash, photoshop, etc..
It's actually not just dreamweaver but flash, photoshop, etc..
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Toy
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Very Helpful Dreamweaver Tutorial
http://www.tutorialized.com/view/tutorial/Create-a-template-in-Dreamweaver-CS4/43827
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Japanese Website Ideas

This is a preliminary design for Sean's educational website. As you can see, he wanted a site that intruduced the Japanese language in an interactive way. I created a geisha character to be kinda like the host of the site. Also, the icons at the top represent a different page where you will find games, music, a dictionary...etc.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
left class feeling like i let aaron down...
The best website about building websites
If you employ everything taught on this website, you will win. Web Design From Scratch has been a friend of mine for years.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Photo shoot with Dexter
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Check this site everyday
I'm sure this site has been posted, and most of you may know about it, but you really should check it out often to see what's current in the world of flash and to see what it is really capable of.
thefwa.com
thefwa.com
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Helpful Flash website tutorials
http://www.onenterflash.com/2009/04/adobe-flash-cs4-website-tutorial-0103.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gojFk0y4v8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGT5z9G1L4c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gojFk0y4v8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGT5z9G1L4c
Friday, October 16, 2009
Website Planning Fail
Unfortunately, we see things like this pretty often. I suppose the person who "planned" the site didn't really know why he had a pointless site map page. He just thought it was something that was supposed to be on a website.Don't jump to any assumptions when picking your pages. You might need some of the conventional pages (home / about / services / contact) but try to personalize them and be intentional about how you organize information.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Need some ideas for your flash websites?
Monter templates has a great database of flash and html templates. So if your struggling with any good ideas, take a visit to their website.
http://www.monstertemplates.com/
http://www.monstertemplates.com/
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Website Ideas
I've been thinking about what to do for my website, so I Google searched and found some sites that gave ideas for what to make websites about. One of them was a movie review website, which I think would be a lot of fun. I absolutely love watching movies, however my opinions would not be very critical because I usually love most of what I see.
Another idea was a bucket list website, where I would make a list of everything I want to do before I "kick the bucket".
I'm leaning more towards the movie review website because I think I could make more pages out of it and it could be something I could continue with.
But one more idea was one that would consist of a quiz about which of the "Five Elements" you are. It's based on a Chinese "science" and you take a personality quiz and it tells you whether you are a fire, water, earth, metal, or air element. That one would also be pretty cool.
Any favorites from anyone else?
Another idea was a bucket list website, where I would make a list of everything I want to do before I "kick the bucket".
I'm leaning more towards the movie review website because I think I could make more pages out of it and it could be something I could continue with.
But one more idea was one that would consist of a quiz about which of the "Five Elements" you are. It's based on a Chinese "science" and you take a personality quiz and it tells you whether you are a fire, water, earth, metal, or air element. That one would also be pretty cool.
Any favorites from anyone else?
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Add, Delete, Rename, & Reorder Scenes
Want to add, delete, rename, or reorder your scenes? Simply press Shift + F2 to open the scene editing window.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Scene Navigation
I know many of you guys are using scenes this time when creating your e-cards. After spending some time watching Lynda tutorials and then using the Adobe website I was able to create a code that you can use to navigate to the next scene in your animations.
It's a simple process and I'll try my best to make it clear. If you need help, feel free to email me (bhbiros@gmail.com) or I can help you in class.
Scene 1:
1.) In scene 1 create a button and give it an instance name of "nextBtn."

2.) Create an actions layer and in that layer put a blank keyframe at the end of your timeline.

3.) Then copy an paste the following actionscript into the blank keyframe you created:
stop();
nextBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, newScene);
function newScene(event:MouseEvent):void
{
gotoAndPlay("intro", "Scene 2");
}
4.) Finally, go to Scene 2 and create a new layer with 1 blank keyframe at the very beginning of your timeline. Under properties, label this layer "intro." You must do this because in the code a function was create that tells Flash to go to Scene 2 and begin play at "intro." If you do not label a place in Scene 2 for Flash to begin playing, it will not know where to start playing (causing an error).

*This process is then repeated for the all your scenes. HOWEVER, you must give each button you create a different name (i.e. next2Btn, next3Btn, next4Btn) AND you must create a new function name (i.e. newScene2, newScene3, newScene4). FINALLY you must also change the name for the beginning keyframe in each scene (i.e. intro2, intro3, intro4). If you fail to do so, you will receive errors for having duplicate names.
Your code for Scene 2 to jump to Scene 3 should look like this:
stop();
next2Btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, newScene2);
function newScene2(event:MouseEvent):void
{
gotoAndPlay("intro2", "Scene 3");
}
Hope this helps. It sounds more confusing that it really is. Hopefully I made the process clear.
It's a simple process and I'll try my best to make it clear. If you need help, feel free to email me (bhbiros@gmail.com) or I can help you in class.
Scene 1:
1.) In scene 1 create a button and give it an instance name of "nextBtn."

2.) Create an actions layer and in that layer put a blank keyframe at the end of your timeline.

3.) Then copy an paste the following actionscript into the blank keyframe you created:
stop();
nextBtn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, newScene);
function newScene(event:MouseEvent):void
{
gotoAndPlay("intro", "Scene 2");
}
4.) Finally, go to Scene 2 and create a new layer with 1 blank keyframe at the very beginning of your timeline. Under properties, label this layer "intro." You must do this because in the code a function was create that tells Flash to go to Scene 2 and begin play at "intro." If you do not label a place in Scene 2 for Flash to begin playing, it will not know where to start playing (causing an error).

*This process is then repeated for the all your scenes. HOWEVER, you must give each button you create a different name (i.e. next2Btn, next3Btn, next4Btn) AND you must create a new function name (i.e. newScene2, newScene3, newScene4). FINALLY you must also change the name for the beginning keyframe in each scene (i.e. intro2, intro3, intro4). If you fail to do so, you will receive errors for having duplicate names.
Your code for Scene 2 to jump to Scene 3 should look like this:
stop();
next2Btn.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, newScene2);
function newScene2(event:MouseEvent):void
{
gotoAndPlay("intro2", "Scene 3");
}
Hope this helps. It sounds more confusing that it really is. Hopefully I made the process clear.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
ToonBoom Animation Program

I got the link from my boss at my internship who does nothing but surf the web all day as i work :) ANYWAY this program was based off of flash and is compatible where you can create your animations including voice overs and then place them in the any adobe programs. I thought Tres would find this really interesting....oh and it automatically writes action script.
http://www.toonboom.com/main/
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Unique Animation Style
Dead All Along || Ceri Frost from Giles Timms on Vimeo.
Here is video I found that I'm almost positive was created in flash with a very unique style of animation. I think I may try something similar to this for my E-Greeting.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A few helpful code tutorials
Based on what some of you are doing, I went looking for some AS3.0 tutorials. There are some links that might be useful to some of you!
Timer Countdown Tutorial
Event Handling (very useful in interactive projects...several of you may use this!)
Timer Class
More Event Handling Documentation
Flash Valley: More Mouse Events
Adobe Tutorial for Event Listeners
Collision Detection Concept
Collision Detection Code (Hittest)
Key Control Movement of Movieclip
Stay tuned for more!
Timer Countdown Tutorial
Event Handling (very useful in interactive projects...several of you may use this!)
Timer Class
More Event Handling Documentation
Flash Valley: More Mouse Events
Adobe Tutorial for Event Listeners
Collision Detection Concept
Collision Detection Code (Hittest)
Key Control Movement of Movieclip
Stay tuned for more!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Earth Day E-Greeting
I decided I'm gong to do an e-greeting card for Earth Day. I'm still brainstorming to come up with a concept, but here are a few different existing flash games related to Earth Day.
Michael, Michael, Go Recycle!
The Amazing Recycle-ma-Whoozitz Machine
I don't want to clean my room!
Michael, Michael, Go Recycle!
The Amazing Recycle-ma-Whoozitz Machine
I don't want to clean my room!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Christmas Games
Snowball Game
http://www.care2.com/send/card/2699
Cool Christmas sledding game
http://www.progressivemediagroup.ca/seasonal-e-cards-flash-games.php
Santa Puzzle game
http://www.care2.com/send/card/4673
http://www.care2.com/send/card/2699
Cool Christmas sledding game
http://www.progressivemediagroup.ca/seasonal-e-cards-flash-games.php
Santa Puzzle game
http://www.care2.com/send/card/4673
AS3 Game Tutorials
This first game is a simple color match game. The goal is to order all colors by the color of the left column.
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/11/matchColorGame.php?PHPSESSID=327328c0d2cadee15dd18512f7ec3179
This next one is a mouse over tutorial that shows a man walking that you can control the direction he is moving in.. kinda cool. It's called skeletal animations.
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/04/skeletal_animation.php
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/11/matchColorGame.php?PHPSESSID=327328c0d2cadee15dd18512f7ec3179
This next one is a mouse over tutorial that shows a man walking that you can control the direction he is moving in.. kinda cool. It's called skeletal animations.
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/04/skeletal_animation.php
AS3 Gaming Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=adobe+flash+cs4gaming+tutorial%3A+enemy+creation&search_type=&aq=f
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxmlg1oXmho
Catching & Dart Games
Catching Game
Part One:
Part 2:
Dart Game:
http://flash-creations.com/notes/actionscript_dartshooter.php
Part One:
Part 2:
Dart Game:
http://flash-creations.com/notes/actionscript_dartshooter.php
2 game tutorials for flash
http://www.emanueleferonato.com/2007/05/15/create-a-flash-racing-game-tutorial/
(race car game)
and
http://www.layoutgalaxy.com/html/htmnewletter47-page1.htm
(balloon shooter)
(race car game)
and
http://www.layoutgalaxy.com/html/htmnewletter47-page1.htm
(balloon shooter)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
2 Game Tutorials Venkat Gazula
The fist link is a puzzle matching game & the second link shows how to make a platform game similar to the original super mario style:
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/11/matchColorGame.php?PHPSESSID=a68ba13221d9de80dbabc6bf236ce2bf
http://www.mrsunstudios.com/2008/08/tutorial-create-a-platform-game-in-as3/
http://www.gotoandplay.it/_articles/2007/11/matchColorGame.php?PHPSESSID=a68ba13221d9de80dbabc6bf236ce2bf
http://www.mrsunstudios.com/2008/08/tutorial-create-a-platform-game-in-as3/
Monday, September 14, 2009
more as3 tutorials.
for demo.
http://www.onenterflash.com/2009/07/adobe-flash-cs4-tutorial-3d-page-flip.html
Good starting point for as3 game tutorial sites.
http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/as-gamer-flash-game-tutorials/posts/tag/tutorial/
avoid game
http://gamedev.michaeljameswilliams.com/2009/03/25/avoider-game-tutorial-12/
http://www.onenterflash.com/2009/07/adobe-flash-cs4-tutorial-3d-page-flip.html
Good starting point for as3 game tutorial sites.
http://www.blogcatalog.com/blogs/as-gamer-flash-game-tutorials/posts/tag/tutorial/
avoid game
http://gamedev.michaeljameswilliams.com/2009/03/25/avoider-game-tutorial-12/
Sunday, September 13, 2009
A few ActionScript Gaming Tutorials
This tutorial focuses on accelerating objects.
This tutorial focuses on character movement and animation
This tutorial focuses on character movement and animation
Interesting Flash Clocks
Here are a few websites with some interesting clocks done with flash.
Time Beat
Human Clock
Hand Drawn Clock
Time Beat
Human Clock
Hand Drawn Clock
Friday, September 11, 2009
Beautiful Games
Here's some game inspiration for you. They're not only nicely written and fun to play, but they're really gorgeous too.
I especially like Winterbells and Pocketful of Stars
I especially like Winterbells and Pocketful of Stars
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Deadly Glasses
An artistic display of the 7 deadly sins as wine glasses. The glasses were designed by Kacper Hamilton and the full collection can be seen here.
Audio Tutorial For Flash
Just finished watching this tutorial on using audio in Flash. It's really helpful, it answered some puzzling questions I had for quite some time now. Seeing I always had issues with using audio in Flash.
Anywho, check it out! It'll be beneficial when it comes to post production for your projects. ;)
Anywho, check it out! It'll be beneficial when it comes to post production for your projects. ;)
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Auto Save Extension for Flash
Flash has proven to be the buggiest application in CS4. By far. Like, miles. After losing my work multiple times, I found this little extension which you can set to auto-save your work at regular intervals.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Art Libraries Society Journal Competition
http://www.arlisna.org/artdoc/cover.html
If you are interested, please let me know! I'd like to see what you do and offer direction if needed. Have a great holiday weekend!
If you are interested, please let me know! I'd like to see what you do and offer direction if needed. Have a great holiday weekend!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
I Love You Egg
WARNING: This song will get in your head and won't STOP!!!!!!

I don't know if I should think this is cute or scary, but it's definitely... memorable. They obviously used the 3D rotation tool a lot because the eggs keep spinning and turning into objects (which looks pretty cool).
The song is seriously stuck in my head now...

I don't know if I should think this is cute or scary, but it's definitely... memorable. They obviously used the 3D rotation tool a lot because the eggs keep spinning and turning into objects (which looks pretty cool).
The song is seriously stuck in my head now...
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Upstate Four 1 from Krause Brothers on Vimeo.
Upstate Four 2 from Krause Brothers on Vimeo.
I was introduced to this pilot many months ago, and I was completely blown away that this was done in Flash. Sadly, Cartoon Network didn't pick this project up. A mistake on their part, I really believe this project has potential to gain an audience...sure, not every pilot will be as spectacular as the project progresses, but that's what growth is for. :P
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
advertising, animation
http://www.behance.net/Gallery/V-WATER-viral-animation/43975
click on the link, this is creative.
click on the link, this is creative.
Monday, August 24, 2009
My friend does animations for this site...
My friend graduated from SCAD with a degree in animation. He is working at a place in Atlanta called IQ Interactive making flash animations for various companies. When a company has a promotional thing going on, him and his coworkers make animations to help promote them. Check out the site for a realistic idea of what type of things you could be doing out there if you went in this direction...
http://www.iqinteractive.com/
http://www.iqinteractive.com/
Friday, August 21, 2009
layers magazine tutorial link.
www.layersmagazine.com offers helpful CS4 tutorials. Click on the link for help with tweening. It's a good review of last class' lesson.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Animator's Survival Kit

If anyone is interesting in picking up a good animation book, I would suggest The Animator's Survival Kit. The author is the animation director for Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and is well known in the animation industry.
He does go over the principles of animation, especially the basics (keyframing, time and spacing, etc.). Hope this helps! :)
Photosynth builds 3d from 2d
Photosynth is a 1yr old technology that, as the name suggests, synthesizes photos from any source, such as flikr, to build strange and beautiful 3d environments.
I like this because it's very democratic and copyleft.*
I have yet to see this technology used to enrich a web experience, but I definitely expect to see it in the future. The plugin needed to use Photosynth technology is Microsoft's Silverlight, and the Mac version is just now catching up in functionality (no surprise).
Here's an interesting TED.org video introducing the technology, as well as Seadragon, which is a (presumably vector-based) zoom tool on crack that allows you to navigate lots of visual information very quickly. It's also owned by Microsoft.
Whether we develop with these technologies or not, the aesthetic they create is pretty unique and inspiring. Have fun.
*if you want to know about this, or listen to Girl Talk, watch this awesome documentary.
I like this because it's very democratic and copyleft.*
I have yet to see this technology used to enrich a web experience, but I definitely expect to see it in the future. The plugin needed to use Photosynth technology is Microsoft's Silverlight, and the Mac version is just now catching up in functionality (no surprise).
Here's an interesting TED.org video introducing the technology, as well as Seadragon, which is a (presumably vector-based) zoom tool on crack that allows you to navigate lots of visual information very quickly. It's also owned by Microsoft.
Whether we develop with these technologies or not, the aesthetic they create is pretty unique and inspiring. Have fun.
*if you want to know about this, or listen to Girl Talk, watch this awesome documentary.
not entirely sure if it's flash but it's really really interesting
here here here
Now this one i know is flash
Monaco
here here here
Now this one i know is flash
Monaco
Chris Georgenes
Chris Georgenes' website allows you to see how well he knows his Flash skills and see how imaginative you can do with Flash. :)
Beautiful DVD art.
old school animation from hanna barbera
http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/search?q=animation
Thank God for modern technology.
I found this video on a blog I follow called poppytalk.
Thank God for modern technology.
I found this video on a blog I follow called poppytalk.
It has nothing to do with flash, I just thought it was interesting to see how animation used to be created...
cool websites
Cool example of a subtle use of Flash - GE Website
I LOVE the GE site. It's clean and beautiful and the flash on the Innovation page is really well done. Make sure to click on one of the innovations to see the supporting content and how each example is presented. I'd like to figure out how to create something like this to showcase my portfolio work on my site. Any thoughts? Check out the page here.
Really fun Interactive Website
URL for GRD 4310
Aaron kindly put this together for us, so you can access our class U-Learn site more easily:
http://tinyurl.com/grd4310
http://tinyurl.com/grd4310
$9.99
This is that claymation looking stop-animation movie about a guy who finds this book that claims to show the reader the meaning of life. I really want to see this movie...looks really good.
Here's the official website: http://www.9dollars99movie.com/
and look up the trailer on the site because it won't stop playing at inappropriate times...
Here's the official website: http://www.9dollars99movie.com/
and look up the trailer on the site because it won't stop playing at inappropriate times...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Play some fun flash games
I love this site. You can watch a lot of cute and funny flash animations (mostly based on video games and anime), and you can play some flash based video games that people made (some not so good... but some are pretty fun). Good way to pass some time.
Check it out:
http://www.newgrounds.com/
Check it out:
http://www.newgrounds.com/
Dave Werner's website
Dave Werner's website. Nice blend of action and still imagery for portfolio display. I particularly like the transitional action. Kind of unexpected.
See what you think-
JC
http://okaydave.com/
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Flash Animation (Frame-by-Frame)
I have been acquainted with a Flash Animator overseas in Britain for a few years now, and I wanted to share some videos he posted on YouTube:
In the second video, you'll notice how many keyframes he has in the timeline, just to get the quality of motion for the animation. As well as see him ink the roughs.
You can see the full animation for his inked characters here: Sandwich-Lineart
Enjoy! :)
In the second video, you'll notice how many keyframes he has in the timeline, just to get the quality of motion for the animation. As well as see him ink the roughs.
You can see the full animation for his inked characters here: Sandwich-Lineart
Enjoy! :)
The Black Heart Gang
these 3 guys are from South Africa and make unbelievable collaborative multimedia work
A dark animation
It's kind of upsetting, but pretty nice to watch, and probably includes all 7 deadly sins somewhere in there. And there's rabbits!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Adapted
Adapted
101 awesome portfolio
Though, I don't really like a dark site much but I like the colors palette and bar design.
101 awesome portfolio
Though, I don't really like a dark site much but I like the colors palette and bar design.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Basic Flash Site Tutorial
Very basic, and the design isn't great, but at least it can walk you through some steps that might help clarify the Flash building process a little better!
Building a Basic Flash Site
Building a Basic Flash Site
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A few slideshow and navigation links
Expanding Menu - These files are in my Lessons folder under CMC - SharedSpace.
Here are two gallery examples:
Smooth Gallery
Slideviewer
I'll publish more as I find them, but you guys keep looking as well. :)
Here are two gallery examples:
Smooth Gallery
Slideviewer
I'll publish more as I find them, but you guys keep looking as well. :)
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Fla tutorial for scrolling portfolio and other features
This site has a nice tutorial and fla is included. Cheers!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Tutorial for Image Gallery
http://www.republicofcode.com/tutorials/flash/imagegallery/
I also put some source files for scrolling galleries in CMC - Shared Space - 1 > Art Faculty Lesson Files > P. Taylor Lesson Files > Portfolio Galleries. One is done completely in Javascript, and the others are Flash files.
I also put some source files for scrolling galleries in CMC - Shared Space - 1 > Art Faculty Lesson Files > P. Taylor Lesson Files > Portfolio Galleries. One is done completely in Javascript, and the others are Flash files.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Comcast Commercial (ripoff, but cool)
So Comcast has this "Dream Big" campaign that has a very cool style, though it seems a pretty blatant ripoff of Kimya Dawson and the movie Juno. Kimya's music for the movie and the title sequence for the Juno that is.
It's still a nice set of spots.
It's still a nice set of spots.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Web Design
This is mostly HTML, as i'd like to do the same with my site. I like the big examples of work and brief discription it gets straight to the point.
Hvass & Hannibal
Hvass & Hannibal
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Concept 007
Concept 007
The animation displayed on the site are great. Each project has their own mini animation. Super fun for an Architecture & Research firm.
The animation displayed on the site are great. Each project has their own mini animation. Super fun for an Architecture & Research firm.
Monday, March 9, 2009
10 Steps to Perfect Portfolio Site

Article about how to create the perfect portfolio site. Some things are subjective, but several of the ideas are solid. It also lists about 40 portfolio sites that the author likes.
Local (ATL) Design Firm site

The design firm, Matchstic, has a great look to their design style as well as their site. Unlike many portfolio sites where it's mostly imagery, they provide a good about backstory and process info to the project, as well as multiple images of the finished products. The navigation is a little clunky, but there is a wealth of content and the overall look is nicely styled.
Design Firm Site - Sagmeister

Stefan Sagmeister is a renowned designer, especially in the realm of music and culture. His designs for Album/CD packaging are stunning and inspiring. The site for his design firm (NYC) is striking and unconventional. Check it out. It makes me rethink the direction for my own site and be free to explore a bit more. He also includes a Q and A section with areas for design students, how-to's on running a firm and typography and other topics where they have experience.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Something I'm considering for a portfolio site
I seen to be attracted to sites with a sliding background, its simple and I like it.
Here is one site that I'm looking at
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Happy Clouds
Stuart Semple released 2057 pink smiley faced clouds in London. He wanted to cheer up the people. They were made of helium, biodegradable soap and vegetable dye. After 30 minutes they dissolved in the air.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
sound effects free
Maybe you have all found some already but here are some that I am using...
http://www.soundjay.com/
http://www.soundjay.com/
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
ecard designer Jeff Sheinkopf
Little Fluffy Clouds
Little Fluffy Clouds is a nifty animation studio based domestically in California as well as internationally in hubs around the globe.
Check it.
Check it.
More tutorials for project 03
Flash Video Player
XML Music Player
I also have put some more .FLA files in the project examples. These include getting a character to walk based on arrow key controls and making a basic MP3 player where buttons control the start and stop of a linked MP3. This example .FLA just plays a single song; if you wanted to do multiple songs, you might wish to use the XML based tutorial above.
XML Music Player
I also have put some more .FLA files in the project examples. These include getting a character to walk based on arrow key controls and making a basic MP3 player where buttons control the start and stop of a linked MP3. This example .FLA just plays a single song; if you wanted to do multiple songs, you might wish to use the XML based tutorial above.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Cartoon ecard

How to build an actionscript ecard with custom messages, drag and drop objects and cartoon look.
cartoonsmart.com
More game links...
Keep looking on your own, but here are a few more ideas to choose from!
Asteroid Game (lots of code)
Some Actionscript 3.0 tutorials
Papervision (for those of you who had talked to me about it earlier this semester)
Chicken and Egg Game (source in folder)
Drag and Drop Shapes
I'll keep looking for others too.
Asteroid Game (lots of code)
Some Actionscript 3.0 tutorials
Papervision (for those of you who had talked to me about it earlier this semester)
Chicken and Egg Game (source in folder)
Drag and Drop Shapes
I'll keep looking for others too.
WOW EDWC!
Wow I had no idea there was an E-card Design World Championship. Check it out here and enjoy the music. Also visit Maxtango.com
But these cards aren't very interactive instead just a little static.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tutorials
http://www.tutorialized.com/
http://www.flash-game-design.com/
http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/
http://www.flash-game-design.com/
http://www.webdesignermag.co.uk/
Friday, February 6, 2009
George said so.
These are sites George at Design Coup recommended to everybody in class:
the fwa
best web gallery
siti
cssremix
George is magical.
the fwa
best web gallery
siti
cssremix
George is magical.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
“FOR PEOPLE WHO MAKE WEBSITES”

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