to flash or not to flash
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- itstimefortea
I'm not gonna be streaking but I am gonna be re-doing my portfolio site soon and am thinking about whether or not to do it in flash. i'm not so good at CSS but if nobody is doing full flash sites anymore maybe i should learn.
any thoughts?
- bulletfactory0
CSS is easier than AS
- Meeklo0
it depends on what are going to do in flash.
- madirish0
why treat it like a light switch? this is why dimmer controls were created....
- Bluejam0
let the concept/idea dictate the result, not what technology to use
- itstimefortea0
good point
- canuck0
Do it in HTML/CSS.
- itstimefortea0
like i'm just gonna make a simple portfolio site to display my work... it doesn't necessarily have to be in flash.. but its just what i know best
- ********0
unless you're good with flash, i'd say just stick to CSS...
- He says Flash is what he knows best.boobs
- good point, didn't read that********
- PSYKHO0
I would say CSS, I am not a pro with Flash but I know that to make a site that is easy to maintain in Flash can be a pain if you don't make it with XML ect.
If you are good with Flash then sure use it, but I always like sites made with CSS.
There are so many CMS you can use to make and create a nice portfolio site and that will be easy to maintain.
- SoulFly0
I'm not sure if you are updating your portfolio for job search, or just for independent freelancer, but just look at job posts, a lot of companies want Flash designers, regardless if they know what they are asking for, and regardless of what the trends are today.
I've noticed a lot of good agency sites complete in Flash, but the trick is, you almost don't know it was done in Flash at first glance.
So, showcase your knowledge of Flash that way.
- skelly_b0
If you'll be looking for flash work, it's a good idea to have a flash site. I keep a simple html/css site handy as well.
- MakeBelieve0
I was just going to make a thread on the very same topic!
I am having the dilemma of redoing my personal art website -
do you think it is wise to make a dual flash and css/html (cms) website?I want to use flash for:
Make looking at the artwork an experience, set the tone and create a lasting impression - showcase the gallery of work only - not heavy on textual info.I want the css site for:
Easy and clean access to the work for all users, have an integrated blog and article system (plus much more)Or should I stick to CSS only or Flash only?
- Art = canvas artwork (not to promote graphic design talent or an online CV)MakeBelieve
- build your clean blog site with a Flash gallery built into it.skelly_b
- Oooh, not bad idea... thanksMakeBelieve
- fodcj0
Avoid Flash, generally it irritates the shit out of me.
- ********0
any good picture books for learning CSS?
- itstimefortea0
yeah i mean i know theres loads of benefits to a CSS site... and increasingly i find that people do get irritated by flash. i dunno.
- I have had so much great feedback on flash presentation, that it seems sad to lose that - even though CSS makes so much more sense!MakeBelieve
- MakeBelieve0
I think a flash site is successful these days, if it doesn't look or feel like flash so much. In fact some sites base their designs on typical grid layouts common to CSS sites - so the 'look' itself is very non-flash...