"World Runner"
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
mp 9
1. The SIMPLER the BETTER
The simpler the interface, the better the experience can be for the user. Sometimes when something is simpler it can also be more visually appealing and more welcoming.
2. Consistency/Layout is key
Keeping a consistent color palette, interface, etc, makes it more marketable and cleaner. Only change things when necessary.
3. Learnability, ease of use
Make it an easy thing to learn. This goes with the idea of simple design because when something is blatant it is more appealing than having to navigate 20 pages to find something.
4. Visual ease, level of difficulty to read and view the basic content
Again, goes with my #1 of keep it simple. Keeping the colors consistent and layout consistent makes things more recognizable.
5. Making it user friendly
Speaks for itself
6. HEIRARCHY
Don't jumble details. Know what needs to be presented clearer. Minor details should be left minor, major details left major but don't completely separate them.
The simpler the interface, the better the experience can be for the user. Sometimes when something is simpler it can also be more visually appealing and more welcoming.
2. Consistency/Layout is key
Keeping a consistent color palette, interface, etc, makes it more marketable and cleaner. Only change things when necessary.
3. Learnability, ease of use
Make it an easy thing to learn. This goes with the idea of simple design because when something is blatant it is more appealing than having to navigate 20 pages to find something.
4. Visual ease, level of difficulty to read and view the basic content
Again, goes with my #1 of keep it simple. Keeping the colors consistent and layout consistent makes things more recognizable.
5. Making it user friendly
Speaks for itself
6. HEIRARCHY
Don't jumble details. Know what needs to be presented clearer. Minor details should be left minor, major details left major but don't completely separate them.
MP 2/ mp 10
I still haven't really decided on what I exactly want to do with my MP2. I came up with a movie/tv quote database/generator. Obviously it would be incredibly difficult but to make it easier I think it could be linked with a mobile version of IMDB.com.
I know a lot of times I use quoted lines out of movies and television and there are times where people use the quotes and don't know where they came from. Then they have those "Oh my g-d where did that line come from???? I can't remember?!?!?!" moments. Then when they try to find it they skip over what could be the easiest option, which is just searching it on a website such as imdb.com, the most readily accessible visual media database. I think there could be a suitable app for imdb, if there isn't one already, but I want to focus more on the famous lines/quotes that are synonymous with certain movies and shows. I've had the moments where I can't remember a line and would kill to know where it came from. I think this kind of app can help.
The interface would be basic enough to use with an iphone/itouch or maybe a blackberry/droid/htc. I'm gonna model it in iphone/touch format. You start with a keyword search or genre search. Then it brings you to a results list. If thats not specific enough, you can refine the search. I'd like to utilize the tilt function on a 0/90/180 degree tilt so you can view results vertically or horizontally. I'd also like to do that because it would be nice to add links to video content or content that is better viewed horizontally. There are probably some add-ons that I can work with but that nav style is the basic function I want to work with. Maybe also adding in a shake option at the beginning to get a random result in search would be cool. I'll see how it goes, I'd like to just get the basics done.
WELL AS I JUST FOUND OUT, SOMETHING SIMILAR EXISTS SO I WILL MODIFY THIS A LITTLE
NEW IDEA :)
Taking the game "Bullet-Time Fighting" and modifying it.
Side-scrolling game. Characters come into play and obstacles on rooftops come into play. The user has to jump over rooftops, fight characters, jump obstacles. Also has a bonus round, not found in the previous game where you have to jump through targets going upward.
Its a 2d game that will move as the user moves closer to the edge of the frame because the user can control the character left/right/up. Uses 1 button to jump, 1 button for punch, 1 for kick, and maybe add in a special button to shoot. Frame will freeze if an enemy comes into screen but will scroll when an obstacle is in play. Levels will near double in size per. So if the first one is say, 10 buildings long, the next will be 15, then 20, then 25 etc.
Target audience is anyone who wants to play. Probably more of the 10-20 range but everyone has access to games now.
Only really 1 type of environment to go through, simple enough. Going to be a flat blue background...maybe levels will have different color backgrounds. Buildings will be 1 color with the possibility of windows turning on and off. Level ends with a checkered flag rooftop at the end.
ONE MORE IDEA
Model the NES game "Elevator"
Elevator is basically the opposite idea of "Bullet Time Fighting" where it is completely vertical. You go through levels with people popping out of doors trying to kill you and follow you. You travel through elevators going up and down. You die if you get shot, fall through the elevator hole, or get crushed between the elevator and ceiling. Level ends when you get to the bottom, without being hurt, and escape in your car. Next levels grow in height. Very simple design. Also has escalators on the sides of the floors, not always in the same places. I have seen a version of this game somewhere, I'll try to find it. It was modeled in AS2, I think, so I might stick with AS2 or maybe do AS3 if I can convert it.
I know a lot of times I use quoted lines out of movies and television and there are times where people use the quotes and don't know where they came from. Then they have those "Oh my g-d where did that line come from???? I can't remember?!?!?!" moments. Then when they try to find it they skip over what could be the easiest option, which is just searching it on a website such as imdb.com, the most readily accessible visual media database. I think there could be a suitable app for imdb, if there isn't one already, but I want to focus more on the famous lines/quotes that are synonymous with certain movies and shows. I've had the moments where I can't remember a line and would kill to know where it came from. I think this kind of app can help.
The interface would be basic enough to use with an iphone/itouch or maybe a blackberry/droid/htc. I'm gonna model it in iphone/touch format. You start with a keyword search or genre search. Then it brings you to a results list. If thats not specific enough, you can refine the search. I'd like to utilize the tilt function on a 0/90/180 degree tilt so you can view results vertically or horizontally. I'd also like to do that because it would be nice to add links to video content or content that is better viewed horizontally. There are probably some add-ons that I can work with but that nav style is the basic function I want to work with. Maybe also adding in a shake option at the beginning to get a random result in search would be cool. I'll see how it goes, I'd like to just get the basics done.
WELL AS I JUST FOUND OUT, SOMETHING SIMILAR EXISTS SO I WILL MODIFY THIS A LITTLE
NEW IDEA :)
Taking the game "Bullet-Time Fighting" and modifying it.
Side-scrolling game. Characters come into play and obstacles on rooftops come into play. The user has to jump over rooftops, fight characters, jump obstacles. Also has a bonus round, not found in the previous game where you have to jump through targets going upward.
Its a 2d game that will move as the user moves closer to the edge of the frame because the user can control the character left/right/up. Uses 1 button to jump, 1 button for punch, 1 for kick, and maybe add in a special button to shoot. Frame will freeze if an enemy comes into screen but will scroll when an obstacle is in play. Levels will near double in size per. So if the first one is say, 10 buildings long, the next will be 15, then 20, then 25 etc.
Target audience is anyone who wants to play. Probably more of the 10-20 range but everyone has access to games now.
Only really 1 type of environment to go through, simple enough. Going to be a flat blue background...maybe levels will have different color backgrounds. Buildings will be 1 color with the possibility of windows turning on and off. Level ends with a checkered flag rooftop at the end.
ONE MORE IDEA
Model the NES game "Elevator"
Elevator is basically the opposite idea of "Bullet Time Fighting" where it is completely vertical. You go through levels with people popping out of doors trying to kill you and follow you. You travel through elevators going up and down. You die if you get shot, fall through the elevator hole, or get crushed between the elevator and ceiling. Level ends when you get to the bottom, without being hurt, and escape in your car. Next levels grow in height. Very simple design. Also has escalators on the sides of the floors, not always in the same places. I have seen a version of this game somewhere, I'll try to find it. It was modeled in AS2, I think, so I might stick with AS2 or maybe do AS3 if I can convert it.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Link to mywebspace
http://mywebspace.quinnipiac.edu/zpfreed/home.html
that is the link to mywebspace/portfolio...copy, paste, enjoy :p
Never posted this...took the original mp1 and 2, then converted them to a flash catalyst file. so the interactivity looks a little more appealing with the buttons. disclaimer, dont resize the window. it wont resize with it. so you know you have it right when there is no green background and the buttons are visible in the bottom left corner.
http://mywebspace.quinnipiac.edu/zpfreed/projects/315/mp4.html
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
MP 5 REDO
I looked back on my original idea, which seemed boring and too basic, and changed it up a bit. I'm caught between 2 ideas. 1 is a website that I did with basic flash that was about a first week for a college student. I think I would like to use it and make it more functional and cleaner. It's supposed to be like a gag website. Mainly there to catch attention and entertain college kids.
My 2nd idea, which I think I will end up doing, is a lacrosse based project. Stringing a lacrosse head done in flash or catalyst, whichever is a better medium. I like the idea of going from main page, selecting which part of the strings you want to see, and have multiple steps for it. At the end you can loop back to the home page for a gallery or do a prev/next option to go to the other parts. I'd love to do this with small movie-clips but I feel that may get too bulky and slow everything. I might just resort to an image gallery, I haven't really decided yet.
My 2nd idea, which I think I will end up doing, is a lacrosse based project. Stringing a lacrosse head done in flash or catalyst, whichever is a better medium. I like the idea of going from main page, selecting which part of the strings you want to see, and have multiple steps for it. At the end you can loop back to the home page for a gallery or do a prev/next option to go to the other parts. I'd love to do this with small movie-clips but I feel that may get too bulky and slow everything. I might just resort to an image gallery, I haven't really decided yet.
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