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ANNOUNCING: The Quest for the Quacked Golden Egg
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ccozad
    Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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What are your thoughts on Flash?
I believe I can do a more interactive and engaging presentation in Flash.
I believe I can do a more interactive and engaging presentation in Flash.
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Kevin_Cox
Member since: Oct 14, 2006 Rank: Viking King (555 Posts) |
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So, you want a web design or something like that?
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zentropy
Member since: Jul 27, 2007 Rank: Warrior (247 Posts) |
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Are you looking for a landing page(front page or index page) only or an entire website (and framework) ?
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Richexclaim
Member since: Dec 18, 2007 Rank: Peasant (9 Posts) |
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All,
I am starting off by looking for some structure on the landing page. I think the framework is what's indicated by the outlying areas (such as "for the yougest ducks"
. I want to make the landing page very engaging and professional looking, yet kid-friendly.
As far as flash - I cannot tell you ... if you send me to some example pages I can give you my opinion.
The contest is about getting the most valuable head start in making a landing page REAL.
I am starting off by looking for some structure on the landing page. I think the framework is what's indicated by the outlying areas (such as "for the yougest ducks"
. I want to make the landing page very engaging and professional looking, yet kid-friendly. As far as flash - I cannot tell you ... if you send me to some example pages I can give you my opinion.
The contest is about getting the most valuable head start in making a landing page REAL.
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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bump.... working on an animation over the weekend....
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GroundLoad
Member since: Oct 17, 2007 Rank: Viking King (545 Posts) |
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I can vouch for ccozads flash skills.
.... lol "Nutty the Squirrel"
.... lol "Nutty the Squirrel"
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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On January 26, 2008, 2:34 am GroundLoad said:
I can vouch for ccozads flash skills.
.... lol "Nutty the Squirrel"
Bit of a high title to live up to (I am a hack when it comes to flash, not an expert
)... And his name is Steve I have a little animation for "the youngest ducks" section done. I'll post a link later today. I also have some ideas for how to present some of the jokes (through a game)
My animation may or may not make the final cut. My main goal is to inspire others to do better or improve what is there.
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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On January 25, 2008, 7:35 pm ccozad said:
bump.... working on an animation over the weekend....
As promised, here is he link. This is an animation for the "For the Youngest Ducks" section. This is just a concept animation, not a polished final product.
I envision this being scaled down and being a part of the front landing page.
"For the Youngest Ducks" Animation
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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I heard someone had problems viewing the link above in IE 6... so use a newer browser for now
EDIT: I just checked with IE 6 and things seem to be fine, so my new advice is to run Windows update once in a while
EDIT: I just checked with IE 6 and things seem to be fine, so my new advice is to run Windows update once in a while
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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OK, I had some time to draw this weekend, and posted another little piece of the site.
http://www.spunkysoftware.com/funandgames/35-Fun/56-pun-duck-part-2
Be sure to grab the handles and move the pieces around.
As the article in the link mentioned, I need ideas for wild, crazy or wacky things to include in the joke machine. You think it, I'll make it in flash or static graphics. (I like flash because you can DO stuff with the picture)
http://www.spunkysoftware.com/funandgames/35-Fun/56-pun-duck-part-2
Be sure to grab the handles and move the pieces around.
As the article in the link mentioned, I need ideas for wild, crazy or wacky things to include in the joke machine. You think it, I'll make it in flash or static graphics. (I like flash because you can DO stuff with the picture)
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Richexclaim
Member since: Dec 18, 2007 Rank: Peasant (9 Posts) |
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CCozad, sorry, I think you have been doing great work but I cannot see it on your site...probably something I'm doing wrong...
Rich
Rich
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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On February 4, 2008, 7:28 am Richexclaim said:
CCozad, sorry, I think you have been doing great work but I cannot see it on your site...probably something I'm doing wrong...
Rich
Hmm, thank you, I will look into it. Anyone else having problems seeing it? You should see a dial with two handles that you can move as well as some text above and below it.
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zentropy
Member since: Jul 27, 2007 Rank: Warrior (247 Posts) |
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I get the same issue here ccozad. It doesn't appear on the page. The page seems to keep loading and there seems some kind of flash element in the page, but because it's fully white it's invisible against the white background.
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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On February 4, 2008, 11:58 am zentropy said:
I get the same issue here ccozad. It doesn't appear on the page. The page seems to keep loading and there seems some kind of flash element in the page, but because it's fully white it's invisible against the white background.
Darn it. Still working out out the bugs in the new site.... I left out a check for the latest flash player. Can't update right now, will have to revisit tonight.
Here is a picture of it.
One piece of the joke machine
And this piece of the joke machine is more "mechanical" I need some help thinking of silly and funny parts for the joke machine.
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bentobox
Member since: Mar 23, 2007 Rank: Merchant (45 Posts) |
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'Just tried the links in Firefox, Opera and IE7. The pages show up and the animations look great in FF (2.0) and Opera (9.10). IE7, even after an update, looks like it is downloading them without ever finishing. IE7 says I've got the Flash Object add-on and YouTube videos look alright.
Heheh, if only development could be just about functional stuff and not dealing with browser incompatibilities and quirks.
Suggestions for machine:
Plasma Lamp
Windmill Anometer
Parts of a gumball machine
Parts of a pinball machine
Hamster ball/wheel/maze
Wind power generator
Heheh, if only development could be just about functional stuff and not dealing with browser incompatibilities and quirks.
Suggestions for machine:
Plasma Lamp
Windmill Anometer
Parts of a gumball machine
Parts of a pinball machine
Hamster ball/wheel/maze
Wind power generator
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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Thanks for the info BentoBox. That helps me to narrow my efforts (BTW, anyone used Joomla 1.5 with embedded flash objects?)
Nice! I want to go home and start drawing now!
Suggestions for machine:
Plasma Lamp
Windmill Anometer
Parts of a gumball machine
Parts of a pinball machine
Hamster ball/wheel/maze
Wind power generator
Nice! I want to go home and start drawing now!
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zentropy
Member since: Jul 27, 2007 Rank: Warrior (247 Posts) |
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Sometimes IE requires different code to get things working. In some situations this can be solved by using conditional comments. Conditional comments are html comment tags between which you can place IE specific code. Browsers will simply ignore such comments, however IE will interpret the code between the comment tags as it is an IE specific feature.
Not sure if this will help with your issue unless it's IE specific, although might come in handy nevertheless.
If it can be avoided to use this, then avoidance is preferred as it's not considered part of the webstandards.
http://tinyurl.com/38xbtf
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Not sure if this will help with your issue unless it's IE specific, although might come in handy nevertheless.
If it can be avoided to use this, then avoidance is preferred as it's not considered part of the webstandards.
http://tinyurl.com/38xbtf
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Richexclaim
Member since: Dec 18, 2007 Rank: Peasant (9 Posts) |
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????
So, the contest is over. I haven't seen too much in the way of a site design...
So, the contest is over. I haven't seen too much in the way of a site design...
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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I started to, got slammed with some overtime at work. End result had to put some of my extra curricular projects aside...
I tried to give a good quack at it sidetracked by some decoys...
I tried to give a good quack at it sidetracked by some decoys...
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Richexclaim
Member since: Dec 18, 2007 Rank: Peasant (9 Posts) |
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ccozad,
I still never got to see the animations...
Are you going to work on this some more? If not, I'll make the awards within 1 week, and thanks for what you've done so far. If so, I'll consider holding off on awarding anyhing yet.
Thanks,
Richexclaim
I still never got to see the animations...
Are you going to work on this some more? If not, I'll make the awards within 1 week, and thanks for what you've done so far. If so, I'll consider holding off on awarding anyhing yet.
Thanks,
Richexclaim
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ccozad
Member since: Jul 31, 2007 Rank: Viking King (918 Posts) |
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On March 3, 2008, 10:15 am Richexclaim said:
ccozad,
I still never got to see the animations...
Are you going to work on this some more? If not, I'll make the awards within 1 week, and thanks for what you've done so far. If so, I'll consider holding off on awarding anyhing yet.
Thanks,
Richexclaim
I won't be working on it. Anyone else? I suppose this one falls into the ether.
If you are still looking to make this happen there is always sites like rent a coder, eLance and guru.com.
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Quest for the Quacked Golden Egg Contest
OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of the contest is to recognize individuals for contributions* leading to a working landing page for the Pun Duck, based on the mock-up presently displayed at The Pun Duck temporary website .
For those not familiar with the idea, please see the idea here.
Strong secondary objectives are to recognize individuals for contributions* in the areas of:
-artistic design
-animation (especially in bringing Pun Duck 'to life'
-moderation (how will the website be moderated at minimum cost)
-overall business philosophy
The overarchng objective of the contest, aside from recognizing contributors, is to get the Pun Duck website started with minimum cost and maximum effectiveness in the quickest time possible.
*top consideration in judging will be given to actual working source code or implementable artwork - see JUDGING CRITERIA below
HOW TO ENTER:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, submit postings to this forum entry.
GENERAL RULES:
The contest is open to the general public as well as individuals who are regular contributing members of Cambrian House. Waterfowl and their families are also invited, especially for their unique perspective. Winners must be of legal age.
The prize is redeemable in Cambros only and must be accepted as awarded.
Decisions of the contest judges are final - no substitutions will be available.
By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or voice/photograph and municipality of residence for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation, radio broadcasts, newspapers and other publications and in television or film releases, slides, videotape, distribution over the internet and picture data storage) which the operators of the Pun Duck website may deem appropriate.
In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that the operators of the Pun Duck website, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).
This contest is subject to all federal, provincial and municipal laws.
The owners of the Pun Duck website reserve the right to withdraw or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice.
Unlimited entries per person are allowed.
JUDGING CRIERIA:
The judges will consider the ideas, the source code (and its operation) and select three category winners:
PRIZES & AWARD CATEGORIES:
The Golden Egg: 100 Cambros
The Silver Wing: 25 Cambros
The Bronze Bill: 15 Cambros
There Will Also Be "Honorable Quacks"
Top consideration is for productive, applicable, 'pieces', i.e. artwork, source code. If no prizes meet the judges' criteria, it is possible that no prizes will be awarded.
SUGGESTION: Use GooglePages for mock-ups, and provide links here, or by sending a message to RichExclaim, using CambrianHouse's messaging system.
TIMELINE OF CONTEST:
Submissions may begin immediately after this posting is up - on Saturday 19-January-2008, and continue through midnight, Cambro Standard Time (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) 28-February-2008. Announcement of winners and the appropriate transfers of Cambros will take place in early March 2008.
GENERAL:
This Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law and subject to all applicable country, federal, state and local laws and regulations. This Contest will be governed by the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. Any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with this Contest must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States of America. Sponsor and judges not responsible for late, lost, stolen, damaged, garbled, incomplete, misaddressed, postage due, or misdirected entries, mail or communications, for errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, or delays in operations or transmission of information, in each case whether arising by way of technical or other failures or malfunctions of computer hardware, software, communications devices, or transmission lines or data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry materials, loss or otherwise. Further, Sponsor and judges not responsible for electronic communications which are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in entrant's e-mail account to receive e-mail messages.
Posted: January 19, 2008, 2:09 pm