http://www.2advanced.com
Looked at 2A's site this morning and there's an "aged" or "cracked" filter over it. Anyone else notice that?
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http://www.2advanced.com
Looked at 2A's site this morning and there's an "aged" or "cracked" filter over it. Anyone else notice that?
There seems to be some grunge styling on both the splash and the actual Flash page indeed. Interesting. Are they hinting at something? :)
I smell a redesign maybe?
I'm surprised on how they find time to do stuff like this... :rolleyes:
Yeah, I smell a hint of a re-design too....
Must be a new design coming.
one might consider the possibility that 2a was hacked...although the probability is small... but the grudge is very very amateur....
That would be almost impossible. The hacker would have needed the original source files of the Flash movies in order to add in the grunge. Also, why would a hacker go through the trouble of carefully applying a grunge in the Flash files and not just totally deface the website?Quote:
Originally Posted by rudolflai999
As for the grunge being amateur, it's not bad in my opinion. 2A hasn't focused much on grunge/organic work in the past. The current grunge is simple and not detail-heavy, but it's all that is required.
It doesn't require too much time to apply a simple grunge. I would bet that 2A still have a some decent amount of free time if they wished since they have a flexible daily schedule (as in, depending on the situation, they could work 14 hour days or 6 hour days).Quote:
Originally Posted by nizamm
I have to agree... the grunge isn't really done all that well imho either. But if it's a transitional piece, then I can't wait to see the final.
Sorry for the hacked theory :)
The grunge is looking much better from what I saw the first time.....got short circuits and sparks coming off and all.....neat....neat.....
Baah 2A, always filled with ideas.....
Wow, now is what i call 2A.... they push grudge to a new level...
lol class
Oh my! :D
I should have taken a screenshot of it yesterday! ;)
Did anyone take a screenshot?
Cheers,
Venio
looks good!...
...I like that effect of the damaged interface.
Looking forward to the redesign then...
OH MY GOD. I had 2A stored in cahe. Enter page. Small bit of grunge. Click enter. Same website. I have a feeling to refresh. I refresh. HOLY CRAP. I can bet the redesign is going to kick major ass.
Oh My God This Is Going To Change People's Lives Forever
LOL, optical.
2A has always had good ideas design wise, and over the years the Backend and frontend integration has become top notch.
I agree that 2A is good, but in todays Flash and design world, there are a lot of other designers that are just as talented.
Kudos to Jordan for making a nitch for himself in the design community.
3P
lol, I remember Eric Jordan's very first 2 versions of 2advanced. When he was just a kid. So many things have changed since..
I must admit though that 2Advanced hasn't evolved in style. It's a pitty because they do seem to give the necessary care in their work.
I recently had to suggest a new media design firm to a friend of mine, who has just bought a yacht house and needs a website... I said that in my experience, here in Italy, there is no way to find people that work seriously in this field.
The only studio I know does things precisely is 2advanced, but they don't have the culture and elegance, necessary to work on such a project.
It's just sad, because if it were the case, then 2A would deserve the universal website Oscar prize!
.... :/
p.s. I mean a totally different thing for "design".
What you are talking about is "style".
What I'm talking about is the industrial meaning for "design", the opposite of what ignorant media talk about all the time!
I think jordan's work has evolved greatly.
Take a look through his past works and you will find a pretty varied array of styles. Lots of them do have some of the same style elements, but there are a few they break out of his self imposed mold.
I believe this group is from Italy, very different style, but it's one of my favorites.
http://www.marinapenno.com/v1/it/index.html
3P
I think I originally was shown that from the Fierri website (friends maybe?).....one of the better uses of that movement I've seen. Thanks for the link 3P...I had long forgotten it and I want to show someone this. :thumbsup:
One thing is for sure, you guys are the best marketing device 2A got.
In terms of just something else to note, Eric Jordan posted the following on his DJ blog back in the beginning of May as a matter of fact (I'm not absolutely sure he's talking about this recent 2A update though.):
The 2A website source has the followiing:Quote:
Neverrain Listeners,
Just wanted to keep you updated on the state of the mix this month. I will not be releasing a mix for May, as I am in the middle of a VERY IMPORTANT project over @ 2advanced Studios that has me tied up full-time. I apologize, but the mixes will continue full-force in June. Stay tuned until next month, and thanx for understanding....
-Eric
Code:<!--
Backlog Output:
Warning. Four-valent carbon detected in graphics subroutine. Attempting to recalibrate.
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Membrane: R4.P
Subroutine: GUI
Damage Level: Stage 1 Alert
Calibration Method: Gloxyfiber Concentrate
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Backlog Output:
Warning. Cathode reaction detected in core application layer. Attempting mainframe reconstruction.
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Membrane: R4.P.Index
Subroutine: GUI.CORE
Damage Level: Stage 2 Alert
Reconstruction Method: Invisilux Derivative
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Current Output:
Warning. Primary Systematic Functions compromised. Engaging emergency backup countermeasures.
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Membrane: R4.P.Index
Subroutine: GUI.CORE.PSF
Damage Level: Stage 2 Alert - Level A Upgrade
Countermeasure: Lucidity Vitakit
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Nice find Genesis. That's pretty neat how they take the time to do things like that. Keeps it interesting.
Ok first of all people.
It's grunge, not grudge.
Secondly, I think 2advanced probably did this to stir curiosity as the hype surrounding them has probably diminished somewhat of late. Good idea though, however it's interesting to see so many people still so mesmerised by them. :)
I'm not mesmerised...I just hate the way other "designers" and studios make lame works.
What I like about 2advanced, amongst others, is the pixel-precision-level they achieve, which is not that expensive either, it's just a matter of will to do your job the good way.
Here in Italy it's extremely, extremely difficult to find people with that kind of will.
Italians opt for the "do-the-minimum-to-earn-that-money" philosophy, which is just dull and infectuos. I must admit that sometimes I can't afford to beat that mentality.
I just can't wait to leave this s__t country and meat some real workers abroad!!
On the other side, as I said, thought there has been a progressive sophistication of the 2a style, they have never really evolved, and are pretty always binded to their guidelines. You can immediatelly tell if it's a 2A job, because they are all pretty much the same.
This means that 2A doesn't adapt to clients as much as it should be. It's the client's image that has to be broadcasted, not 2A's.
:)
Have phun!
Thank you Johnny Shiro for, sure enough, adding a negative spin to anything 2A or FI related.
ANYWAY, I think this is much cooler than the countdown thing they had two years ago. This is more subtle (I think only a few people even noticed initially).
What is it with people and trying to create a faux-hypertechnology image? Why would there be 'four-valent carbon' in a 'graphics subroutine'? Is there such a thing as 'four-valent carbon'? Because to me, that seems like four ********s just magically dissappeared from a carbon molecule. That's ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veniogenesis
Cathode reaction? Cathode reaction?! You have got to be kidding me. Why on earth would there be a cathode reaction in a core application layer? What the hell is a core application layer? Where on Earth does this core application layer have the anode?
Thank you Eric Jordan, for taking chemistry, and shoving random terms of horse **** down the throats of eagerly waiting flash nerds. Thank you so much.
Why does 3l3ctron get censored?
Hahahahaha! Amen!Quote:
Originally Posted by wouter999
Well if you look at Jordans personal work, you will notice that the main concept behind most of his work is some kind of "Advanced" technology. That there is something else going on underneath the pretty exterior seems to be the key focus.Quote:
Originally Posted by wouter999
I think its a pretty cool way to have fun with all us developers, as that is who it is meant for. We are the ones that look at source code not the clients. It's kind of like what you would find in the preamble of a video game. Setting the mood for what is to come in the game. Its fiction and fun. Take it for that.
3P
Well, if he was actually writing a formula, I'd see the point in getting hyper about it. It's just a little bit of fun with the image of 2Advanced ... nothing really to get THAT bent out of shape over.
He could have just made it
<!-- Hey nerds, we're redesiging the site
0101110000011100
or some techy crap
You know you love us -->
you have to admit they are some of the most skilled flash animation / interface building / website experience making people, apart from their typical design style, you gotta admit they make some bomb - ass ****!
wonder when they plan to launch?
Not sure and I also wonder if they are going to call it "Lucidity"
it mus be soon because i cant click on any of their links...i'm sure they would want potential clients to see their portfolio.
June 1 possibly?
Someone call the fire department.
maby they closed down.
Yes! 2A is going down in an apocalyptic grungy death! The system is down. Pwahaha. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by silverx2
Hmm, DaVulf's guess of June 1st seems reasonable. :p