Good morning everybody,
I finally have a minute, so I figured I would update you on the digital Flash narrative. This week, I added the third section, added some navigation, and applied appropriate background music to the individual sections. I am extremely happy with the effect the sound has on the overall effectiveness of the narrative. However, I am unhappy with the navigation, and will be working to correct this over the next few days. Initially, I had placed buttons that appear at the end of each section to either move forward or back to the beginning of the narrative. Now, I am considering using a slightly transparent bar with buttons to move forward one section, back to the beginning of a section, and then back to the beginning. I am considering creating a motion tween in which the bar slides in from the right with the buttons already attached. This will occur at the end of each section, and should give the narrative a more professional feel. Three more weeks and it will be complete. However, if you would like to see what I have done so far, you may visit http://kaplandgreer.webs.com/bio.html and scroll down to the bottom of the page. As a side note, once the title screen section comes to an end, there is an invisible button that covers the entire screen to move forward. This was not my choice, but one of the requirements of an earlier project and the overall final project. You will notice the arrow turn to the hand when the button becomes available. Just click anywhere and it will begin the first section. Feel free to provide feedback!!!
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Working with Flash and ActionScript
Good evening everybody,
I am now in my seventh week of learning Flash. I must say I am pleasantly surprised with the versatility and power of Flash. This week, I am learning about using audio and video in Flash. I knew you could use video with Flash, but I had no idea the tools used for audio and video were so robust. Up to this point, I worked strictly with animations and creating the digital narrative. Now I get the chance to add other aspects to my narrative; aspects that serve to significantly increase the effectiveness of any project.
In addition, I have been working a little with ActionScript. I have come to discover this is an extremely powerful and complex scripting language. I consider ActionScript with Flash as analogous to an engine with a car. ActionScript serves to make Flash work even better. Whether you are using ActionScript to activate a button, or using it to control physics-based animations, the possibilities are endless. While I am currently focusing on learning the various aspects of Flash, I am scheduled to take both Intermediate and Advanced ActionScript courses toward the end of the year. This will be after working to learn server-side scripting with VBScript and learning client-side scripting with JavaScript. This will give me a great foundation for working with ActionScript, as I am told ActionScript is much like JavaScript. Once I complete these courses, I will be well prepared to work with Flash and ActionScript for extremely complex projects, and with have the scripting knowledge necessary to become a legitimate Web Developer. This will just add another facet to my career.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
I am now in my seventh week of learning Flash. I must say I am pleasantly surprised with the versatility and power of Flash. This week, I am learning about using audio and video in Flash. I knew you could use video with Flash, but I had no idea the tools used for audio and video were so robust. Up to this point, I worked strictly with animations and creating the digital narrative. Now I get the chance to add other aspects to my narrative; aspects that serve to significantly increase the effectiveness of any project.
In addition, I have been working a little with ActionScript. I have come to discover this is an extremely powerful and complex scripting language. I consider ActionScript with Flash as analogous to an engine with a car. ActionScript serves to make Flash work even better. Whether you are using ActionScript to activate a button, or using it to control physics-based animations, the possibilities are endless. While I am currently focusing on learning the various aspects of Flash, I am scheduled to take both Intermediate and Advanced ActionScript courses toward the end of the year. This will be after working to learn server-side scripting with VBScript and learning client-side scripting with JavaScript. This will give me a great foundation for working with ActionScript, as I am told ActionScript is much like JavaScript. Once I complete these courses, I will be well prepared to work with Flash and ActionScript for extremely complex projects, and with have the scripting knowledge necessary to become a legitimate Web Developer. This will just add another facet to my career.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Midterms This Week!!!!
Hello everybody,
I have midterms this week, so I will not be posting a great deal. This week, I am redesigning the Title Page for my Flash Narrative, lengthening the first section, and creating the second section. The second section is going to involve quite a few shape tweens, as well as a rather cool concept in my opinion. I am going to have an image of me (the same image used in section 1 to keep file size to a minimum) with water moving in waves using shape tweens at my feet. As this section has to deal with the rush of emotions felt when one hears they are disabled, I am going to use formatted text that appears from a shape using shape tweens. As each word morphs onto the Stage, the water will rise higher. This is what it feels like at first, so this is what I have decided to do. Though a relatively simple concept, it has powerful meaning that I feel others will understand. As always, remember you can see the published version of my narrative up to the point on which I am working by visiting my Website and venturing to the bio page. http://kaplandgreer.webs.com/bio.html.
Aside from this, I will be writing a paper on the history of graphic file formats and Flash, as well as a paper on the differences between a hub, bridge, switch and router, and the basic functions of a network server.
This is quite a bit of work to complete in a week, so I better get to it.
Take care everybody,
David L. Greer, Jr.
I have midterms this week, so I will not be posting a great deal. This week, I am redesigning the Title Page for my Flash Narrative, lengthening the first section, and creating the second section. The second section is going to involve quite a few shape tweens, as well as a rather cool concept in my opinion. I am going to have an image of me (the same image used in section 1 to keep file size to a minimum) with water moving in waves using shape tweens at my feet. As this section has to deal with the rush of emotions felt when one hears they are disabled, I am going to use formatted text that appears from a shape using shape tweens. As each word morphs onto the Stage, the water will rise higher. This is what it feels like at first, so this is what I have decided to do. Though a relatively simple concept, it has powerful meaning that I feel others will understand. As always, remember you can see the published version of my narrative up to the point on which I am working by visiting my Website and venturing to the bio page. http://kaplandgreer.webs.com/bio.html.
Aside from this, I will be writing a paper on the history of graphic file formats and Flash, as well as a paper on the differences between a hub, bridge, switch and router, and the basic functions of a network server.
This is quite a bit of work to complete in a week, so I better get to it.
Take care everybody,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Successful Seminar
Good day everybody. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I have been working very hard this week on school, Alpha Beta Kappa, and Ambassadors and Leaders. Last night, ABK was present at a seminar from Betsy Richards concerning ePortfolios. I feel it was a successful seminar, though I wish more members had made themselves present. Even so, it was successful, and we will likely be offering another seminar concerning resumes, as there were a great many questions concerning this topic. Betsy Richards was great, and she seemed very prepared. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Well, it is back to work,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Well, it is back to work,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
I Have Found My Way Back
Good morning everybody,
It has been awhile since my last post, but that is only because I have been very busy. I had the meeting with Pearson concerning the Student Advisory Board, and am now waiting to hear back from them to see if I have made the cut.
Alpha Beta Kappa recently started a discussion thread for member introductions within our online community area. I believe it will be a huge success, along with the other features us officers have created. In addition, there is a great deal of interest being shown in students wanting to join the honor society. I have been replying to emails as fast as I can.
Classes are going well, and the gym membership has been paying off. I am finding I am able to walk a lot easier, and I am filled with more energy.
Well, I have to write a paper for Technology Infrstructure class, so I will end this for now.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
It has been awhile since my last post, but that is only because I have been very busy. I had the meeting with Pearson concerning the Student Advisory Board, and am now waiting to hear back from them to see if I have made the cut.
Alpha Beta Kappa recently started a discussion thread for member introductions within our online community area. I believe it will be a huge success, along with the other features us officers have created. In addition, there is a great deal of interest being shown in students wanting to join the honor society. I have been replying to emails as fast as I can.
Classes are going well, and the gym membership has been paying off. I am finding I am able to walk a lot easier, and I am filled with more energy.
Well, I have to write a paper for Technology Infrstructure class, so I will end this for now.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Monday, March 8, 2010
I Am Back
Hello everyone,
Sorry it has been a few days since my last post, but I have been focusing solely on classes. I have a few minutes now, so I figured I would come back and post. I have come up with the idea for the Title screen of my digital Flash narrative on Overcoming the Downfalls of Disability, and now only have to finalize the graphics and create them. That will take all of today, so I am up to get an early start. I am excited about the chance to create this, and only hope I will be able to share this with other disabled persons that are going through what I have already gone through and overcome.
I received the actual date of the meeting for the Pearson Student Advisory Board. The email I received stated the meeting will be this Thursday afternoon/early evening. I am quite excited about this opportunity, and can only do my best to secure a spot on the Board. More on this topic will follow Friday morning after I find out for myself the result of the meeting.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Sorry it has been a few days since my last post, but I have been focusing solely on classes. I have a few minutes now, so I figured I would come back and post. I have come up with the idea for the Title screen of my digital Flash narrative on Overcoming the Downfalls of Disability, and now only have to finalize the graphics and create them. That will take all of today, so I am up to get an early start. I am excited about the chance to create this, and only hope I will be able to share this with other disabled persons that are going through what I have already gone through and overcome.
I received the actual date of the meeting for the Pearson Student Advisory Board. The email I received stated the meeting will be this Thursday afternoon/early evening. I am quite excited about this opportunity, and can only do my best to secure a spot on the Board. More on this topic will follow Friday morning after I find out for myself the result of the meeting.
Have a great day,
David L. Greer, Jr.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Meeting For The Pearson Student Advisory Board Program Confirmed
Hello everybody,
I know this is an extremely late post for me, but I really had to concentrate on hitting the books today rather than blogging. However, I am now all caught up, so I have time to blog for a minute before bed. I received the email today that the meeting for a possible position on the Pearson Student Advisory Board has been scheduled for next Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the late afternoon. This is an exciting time, as I will have a chance to show them I would be an extremely valuable asset to the program. Wish me luck!!!!
School is going good. I fell a little behind since I had to go to the doctor today for horrendous migraines. The doctor confirmed it was migraines, and I am now on medication for them, so hopefully this will not disturb my study time any longer. Though I am caught up, I will have to hit the books again hard for the Technology Infrastructure course later this morning. Then I will be able to begin working on my projects on Sunday so I can get done by Tuesday. I have to create the Title Page for my Flash digital narrative concerning overcoming the downfalls of disability. Though it is a serious topic, it will be fun to create. I also have to write a two page paper for my Technology Infrastructure course. This is essentially a step up from the Networking Concepts course, so at least I have a good foundation upon which this course will expand. Therefore, I have a completely full three days ahead of me, so I am going to go get some sleep so I can hit the ground running later this morning.
Have a great night,
David L. Greer, Jr.
I know this is an extremely late post for me, but I really had to concentrate on hitting the books today rather than blogging. However, I am now all caught up, so I have time to blog for a minute before bed. I received the email today that the meeting for a possible position on the Pearson Student Advisory Board has been scheduled for next Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the late afternoon. This is an exciting time, as I will have a chance to show them I would be an extremely valuable asset to the program. Wish me luck!!!!
School is going good. I fell a little behind since I had to go to the doctor today for horrendous migraines. The doctor confirmed it was migraines, and I am now on medication for them, so hopefully this will not disturb my study time any longer. Though I am caught up, I will have to hit the books again hard for the Technology Infrastructure course later this morning. Then I will be able to begin working on my projects on Sunday so I can get done by Tuesday. I have to create the Title Page for my Flash digital narrative concerning overcoming the downfalls of disability. Though it is a serious topic, it will be fun to create. I also have to write a two page paper for my Technology Infrastructure course. This is essentially a step up from the Networking Concepts course, so at least I have a good foundation upon which this course will expand. Therefore, I have a completely full three days ahead of me, so I am going to go get some sleep so I can hit the ground running later this morning.
Have a great night,
David L. Greer, Jr.
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