For next week

Just to clarify....

For next week, your resume PDF/Layout is due. NOT your printouts...just the layout you've designed in InDesign. We'll review them and make sure you're in good shape for having printouts the following week. We'll also be watching a movie as I sync up with everyone on their beautiful designs.

Have a good long weekend.

Thx

S

Button Example Files

Someone mentioned that the button example file opened a blank document. Not sure exactly what blank means but just in case something is corrupt, I'm uploading a .zip file which contains both a CS4 and CS5 version of the button example.

Let me know if there are any issues.

Button Examples

Best,

Scout

Resume Lecture/Assignments due next week/Flash Button Example

Hey there.

As discussed during class, I didn't want to overload you with the entire pimp'n and Primp'n lecture. I wanted to share some outstanding resume formats and materials so you're hopefully inspired for the upcoming assignment.

Here's what's due for Thursday - 4.12.12

1. You Flash assignment. Refer back to the previous posting for requirements if you're unsure.

I didn't forget about posting how to make a fade in/fade out button...I've just been trying to create one that was simple enough...that never happened....to do this type of button requires some action script. This is why I'm always a bit hesitant to show advanced features...because they bog you down with debugging.

With that said, I'm attaching a sample button file that's easy enough to follow for your own buttons. Just copy and paste the action script.

Here's the Fla file.

2. Based on some of the resume designs presented, have a rough sketch or two for your resume layout. Think both content and grid.

3. Bring in some proposed materials for your resume. This could be hardware such as rivets or clips as well as paper, stamps, etc. DO NOT COME TO CLASS EMPTY HANDED.

Here's some links to places you can visit and explore:

1. Rugg Road paper

2. PaperSource

3. Black Ink

4. Blick

5. Staples

6. Bob Slate

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Here's some additional links for portfolio cases, books, etc.

http://www.lost-luggage.com/store/home.php

http://www.pinazangaro.com/index.html

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Here's links to 2 of the resumes I showed in class:

Resume 1

Resume 2

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Lastly, here's a really cool resume builder that reads your Facebook or LinkedIn account and creates an information diagram based on your experience...

ResumUP

1 Hour Flash Lab this Sunday 4.8.12 - 12-1

Be there or be square.

s

Just to double clarify.

For the 5 Flash examples:

You're to find them, then create/setup a simple blog page such as blogger or Wordpress or whatever you prefer....they're free and list each example along with a blurb as to what's good about it. I'll want the links to be emailed to me but first, we'll also review a few of them in class.

Thx

Scout

Flash Quickie

Good job last night. Below are some other examples of Flash as well as the attached presentation from class.

Important Due Dates:

4.5.12 - Your 5 examples project is due.

4.12.12 - Your Flash "homepage" is due.

Refer to lecture PDF and Assignment matrix for more details.

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Assignment:

Assignment 1 - Start your own Flash homepage - Refer to the lecture PDF for details.

For the final assignment, there should be your .swf and index.html file in a folder with your name on it within the assignment folder on the class server. Flash will publish out both a .swf and .html file for your assignment automatically. Put both of these files into your folder.

I'll show you how to add a background color behind your Flash piece as well as how to center it within the browser window when we meet next week.

Assignment 2 - Login to lynda.com and take the Flash essential training module & Creating your website with Flash

Assignment 3 - Find 5 good examples (I mean realllllly good) of Flash design, create a blog using (blogger or word press), post your examples (links and/or image) and write a couple sentences on each of the 5 as to why they’re good. Be prepared to present next class (4.5.12)

Assignment 4 - Handout and electronic templates provided/posted
o Required Reading: “Love of The Internet” – posted PDF

I'll start off our next class answering any questions and reviewing anything that you need more clarification on for the Flash assignment. ALSO, I typical hold a 1 hour Saturday lab class on the weekend before the Flash assignment is due. This will given you some additional time to ask questions and get more detail on techniques and bugs you may have questions about. So start thinking about that if you run into trouble.

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Attached presentation

Required Reading - Love The Internet

Here's a link to a few past Flash examples that students completed for their assignment.

50 most beautiful Flash sites

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Other Site examples. Keep in mind that these links sometimes change so there is a chance that the link is no longer valid or something else replaced it.

1996: GaboCorp

1998: NRG

2001: 2Advanced

2003: RoadRunner

2004: Bill Harvey

2006: NikeAir

OLA- Banners:

BannerBlog

• HP- Big Prints

• GTI Road Block

Flash Guys

Grant Skinner

Eric Natzke

Magazine Covers- Next Steps!

Great job on your magazine covers last night. Remember - This is more than just a homework assignment...it's good portfolio filler so go the extra mile.

After our critique last night, you all have refinements to make. Please make those and put the revised PDF (along with the original PDF) in the assignment folder in a folder with your name on it. So your folder should have 2 PDFs - one with yesterday's date on it and one with next Thursday's date on it. No need to print them again. Just make sure that both PDFs have crop and bleed marks on them.

Remember to keep all your files in a folder so they don't get separated from the InDesign doc..otherwise, you'll get low res output.

Any questions? Email me at scout@hoverpod.com.

Great job!

Thx

Scout