For many things bigger is better but for web graphics that is not the case, especially when it comes file size. Many web designers put out websites that are visually stunning but they fail to even consider how much time their creations take to download from the web. Many web designers now use high speed internet connections so for them the page seems to load in a reasonable amount of time but not so for the millions out there still using dial-up connections. Even with high speed internet connections a page that has what I like to call Fat Graphics will be sluggish when loading and that alone can leave a bad impression with your viewer. One of my stronger talents lies in optimizing file size while maintaining good image quality especially with Flash animations and J-peg images. I place a great deal of importance on the way my creations load, I simply will not settle for sluggish page loads.
To view my flash routines just click the pictures below
  • Title...Rele & Becker intro
  • Size...30k

A short intro and when it comes to Flash intros I like to keep them short and simple. Mainly the purpose of this intro is to send out a short slogan message for the Firm of Rele & Becker. The slogan was Mr. Becker's creation so I can't take any credit for that part.

  • Title... Bamboo intro
  • Size...19k

Flash intro for my web page, this project took about 3 hours to complete, cost would be around $30.00, if I did yours from scratch. I have all the source for this and can change the wording with minimal effort, to suit your needs, so the cost of yours about $20.00. The size of this file is only 19k and will load very quickly even with 56kb modem.
  • Island Map
  • Size...29k
Well, I can't seem to get away from this island stuff. This is a map of the island I live on, in the Gulf of Thailand. The map draws itself on the screen as if it were loading piece by piece. My next step for this one is to make it interactive, with hot spots that show a small photo when the mouse is passed over certain parts. I am only waiting to gather the right photographs at this time.
  • Title...Island Navigation
  • Size...33k
Very similar to Bamboo intro, more elaborate,but still loads very quickly.
  • Title.... Shining Guarantee
  • Size...33k
This is a subtle image that shines to give the appearance of gold shining under a moving light. Something similar to this can draw attention to your message that you want to portray. This type of affect can be applied to most any kind of art work at less cost than you would think.
  • Title...Pump Jack
  • Size...12k
Pump Jack used in the oil industry, very realistic in appearance and, movement. Made entirely in vectored graphics and motion tweening. This pump jack can be altered to customer specs such as putting company name on the beam that would move with the beam. I am currently working on a 3-d version of this and will post it at a later time.

  • Title...Piston
  • Size...12k
This shows the capability of Flash to illustrate how things work. I could go as far as showing the other components but, I wanted to keep this simple. Check it out.

  • Title...Ferry Boat
  • Size...48k

This routine starts off making a sckech of the boat and ends with the boat appearing in the background. This is a little larger in file size because of the photo that is used. Therefore I have incorporated a preloader secquence.

 
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