With the project finished and the evaluation complete I'm off to mash up at UKTech. Its been a long, steep learning curve to get this one rounded off but I've thoroughly enjoyed it. The site was not uploaded a server so can only be viewed by downloading the file listed below. It seemed unnecessary to do so as the content is not complete. It would have taken a collaboration with Trent Media to finish that.
Download: Trent Media Website.zip
File Size: 2.2 MB
This ones getting tougher. Having finalised all styling the site is ready. I'd been testing it using both Mozilla and Internet Explorer at the start and throughout the project but neglected to do so towards the finishing stages. Although everything looks great in Mozilla's Firefox all was definately not peachy on the I.E front. It totally glitched out on the menu which is the root to the site. I'd coded in most of the backup links using css so the it displays as a basic page but without the menu links. Bad times.
This one's been a toughie. Definately the most mind boggling few weeks I've had so far. Not that I've not enjoyed it of course. This is what I'm here to do but its a steep curve. From scratch to this cannot be sniffed at. Take closer look at whatI'm talikng about...
Download MM_ident_finalised-web.doc
Here's what some of the Eco-Event paperwork will look like. The finished pieces may involve a few tweaks here and there. Back to Trent Media.
I thought it was about time I posted another entry about my Identities Project. I've been bogged down with extra curricular activities (coming up with a new style for the Ambush Flyers, working on the 'Eco-Event' design and recording tracks and mixes for the Ambush back catalogue). Working on another ident has not helped the progress of my project in terms of a time scale but it has allowed me to see it from another perspective. I've decided to make a few drastic changes to the way in which I approach the web aspect of the project. Having considered doing the whole web aspect of the course (front and back end web implementation) it seemed fitting that I attempt the 'Trent Media' website using the CSS style.
Because all other aspects of the project are complete, namely the actual ID, I can spend the remaining time working on the website to make it as fully accessible as possible. You can view the progress report on the logo design by using the link below. It will give insight into the finished product and explain how it will be implemented into the website. Here's to some proper hard graft. Hold it.
Download MM_ident_digital-space.doc
Hmm... missed quite a vital mistake within the project that Gav flawlessly rectified. Kids got stamina! The importance of using a root/images folder wasn't stressed enough. Its sorted now though so check it out. Its pretty self explainatory.
View 'Same But Different' Exercise 2007 By James Elliott & Gav Cooper
It might be a week overdue but this project is really coming together. After 2 weeks of constant 'arguing' with Gav over the style and content we have come to an agreement. It may be a little more in depth than I originally intended but I feel the project has benefitted from it. We're about to upload it to our server space at propermashup.co.uk so by the end of the weekend, we'll have our first working interactive site. Its been a steep learning curve on the old HTML over the last few months and I feel I have done myself justice with this one. Although the scripting maybe basic, I reckon it suits the style I work with, the google ranking might be pretty low but I'm not out there to get as many hits as possible. It is made purely for the benefit of my web knowledge and for the lecturers at NTU Multimedia. Hold tight for a link to the fully working edition.
This seemed like an interesting project as long as we have the freedom to choose what we want. The mundane object I chose was the humble tin can. I made this decision because of my interest in the environment and recycling. I figured it would be a good way to incorporate my thoughts into a project.
So far we have just stuck to a particular part of Nottingham. We chose Radford, Hyson Green and some parts of Lenton to explore this project. I wanted to concentrate on this area to help it relate to any individuals viewing the project. Recycling is such a massive issue that I wanted to be able to bring the project closer to home and into contexts that people can relate to. By splitting the areas up into managable chunks, it seems easier to encourage people to do thier bit within a certain area rather than generalising the issue. If 10 people took responsibility for the area in which they live, we would live in a cleaner, less wastefull world.
So far the project explores three possible journeys that a tin can could take. We have named the groups in such a way that it makes the topic more personal and poignent. The Consumed, The Reformed and The Forgotten. More to come.
I've been working on quite a lot of stuff over the last few weeks. I'm tiring and things are slowing down a bit on the Trent Media ident front. I needed some time to reflect on what I've done and see if I can spot any potential flaws. This means stepping away form the project and I've found the perfect way to do that. The 'Eco-Event' project has alllowed me to view my work from a different angle as the feedback comes in diffferent ways. This is being judged purely from a professional perspective which is better for the way I work and gives me an idea as to what is really required of the design. Sometimes you don't need to write a whole essay justifying your idea, sometimes it just speaks for itself. Hold tight for more.
Check this out if you want to know where Trent Media are going.
Download MM_design-justified.doc (Part One)
