week 9

Little bit of a rush left this with only 35mins to write


1. What was in your plan for this week?

This week my plan was tomake a new rotation of ideas on my sketchbook using tracing paper overlays to show different modifications, pages, and other idea changes.

Also I planned to wrap up the fine details of Version 3 my final microstie and enter into the animation design stage if I thought it could beachieved and also improve on layout design.

I had also planned to create an audio player with one of my tracks or more to be played with the microsite enducing the empathetic feelings required of the brief statement, this is handy as I need to show what exactly is empathetic passionate and authentic about my site in the final review.

I had also planned to move more deeper into flash to design a mroe interactive flash menu system which would give a much more controlling feeling and uniqueness to the site.

I had also planned to start planning out the presentation for the last week of the project in this stage, easrly as it might be I want to stay ahead and get this project done well.



2. What did you actually do this week?

This week went a bit off the plan I crafted an audio player and inserted it with my own song to create empathy into th emicrosite.
However I did come across a snag that my Version 3 does not work in Internet explorer 8 so I have created Version 4.

Now whether this version will be beside Version £ as the Html version I do not know yet, but this one can Function on its own, there was no Flash created and the same layout was installed but a design change was used by looking back at my deigns and research brining out a shiny look to this one.

I also could not therfore make the flash animation so its posponed to next week once I make the Version 4 more applicable to its nature, ie its too black and shiny atm.

I will also pospone planning presentatin till next week aswell a shame yes but this is why I have planned it like this, I have spare time to dictate to the new site before I need to finally hunker down and do the animation in a week, either next or the week after before presentation.

SO It is going well and Its taking a new route. I pray I get no more big snags.

3. If there are any differences between items 1 & 2, please explain why.

Necessity, the keyword that defines what had to be done, my version 3 didnt work, I tried to see what was causing the problem, the flash and hence tried to fix it, I could'nt. So an alternative solution is used, make Version 4.



4. What worked well this week?

Planning 3 weeks ahead of schedual really helped, without having this bumper time I would be panicing and in a real mess tryign to pick up the pieces. Sometimes a knock like this really helps get you back on track with ideas creative flow and positivity, for me anyways

5. What did not work so well this week?#

The Flash wasn't being nice again, but then again a menu system in flash isnt the best of ideas aparently from my talk with Chris. A lot of outside project problems have affected my in a way like concentration, I might have been able to do more this week.


6. What have you learned this week?


I have learned that you should keep going, keep pushing and don't give up that which you want. For me this means going for my dream career and an audio designer and eventually a well known and respected composer.


7. Describe all the items that have been added to your portfolio this week.


Version 4 of the microsite, Version 3 with tweeaks includign an audio player and background shift and cleanign of the code. Also Some sketches on tracign papaer and on the sketch book.


8. Do you have any other comments to make?

I like to be motivated by creative people that work around me, but it doesnt slow me down that im not, I just notice it. I will do every effort to be a part of a creative team in the future that strives to be the best.


If you, anyone, would like some visuals of my planned please just ask and I will see if I can part with some of it.