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I was going to start putting together my first Portfolio but have never done a "Professional" webpage or Flash. I've always just done them or fun or hobbie. Anyhow.. I showed someone a Demo Flash that's just suppose to show what I can do, wasn't suppose to be a project or anything, just something fun to show what is possible with Flash (thru me that is) and he thought it was cheesey. So my question is should I make a mock "Professional" webpage and Flash.. like something on based on a fack company or product? Or should/can I just use the Flashes that I made for fun?
Thanks
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Moderator The Minister of No Crap
It all depends on who you're trying to attract I guess. I would use whatever looked better.
-scott
http://www.scottmanning.com
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I think that might depend on what parts of Flash
really turn you on. A mock website is a good idea,
I think, and if you built it in a sort of "standard"
format, i.e. a home page, menu items that link
to areas, etc. it would prove that you are capable. However, if you get sidetracked into a passion for actionscripting or particular things that really stick out, maybe you could showcase those in your own portfolio and just go nuts.
I assume you want a high degree of gratification
from your efforts, so I'd say don't sideline the things
that give you a blast, 'cause that's what'll leave
a lasting impression, and somebody will pick up on it.
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Moderator The Minister of No Crap
I'm in the process of re-doing my website and I have a few mock websites that I'm going to put in there along with actual websites I've already done. Whatever works to portray to the potential client that you've got the goods.
-scott
http://www.scottmanning.com
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Modding with Class
There are a couple things to add here...
1) if you DO make a "mock" site, don't call it that, and don't pass it off as real, either. A nice way to show your work is with a "Template" site. This way, they might even choose the "Template" design for their site, reducing work for you.
2) Instead of making up a fake site, offer to build a site for a company free of charge, or in return for their services, even. Go to your local chiropractor and say, "Hey, you might not really even need a website, but I could build you one in exchange for a couple adjustments!" This would give you a real-world example of a legitimate business site.
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Cheers.. thx for the good ideas, cause yeah I don't have any websites that aren't just mucking about. But I'm just trying to start from scratch and get a really professional looking site that can show off what I do know.
I like your site nocrapchurch and like the cartoons that are on it. Real good idea.
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Moderator The Minister of No Crap
Originally posted by Hellsbellboy
Cheers.. thx for the good ideas, cause yeah I don't have any websites that aren't just mucking about. But I'm just trying to start from scratch and get a really professional looking site that can show off what I do know.
I like your site nocrapchurch and like the cartoons that are on it. Real good idea.
Thanks, Hellsbellboy. Got I site I could check out?
-scott
http://www.scottmanning.com
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No sorry I don't at the moment. But hope too soon. I'm working contract with 3M (not doing web design) now and it ends in a few months so I'm trying to get things ready.
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Our first jelve design site had nothing but samples/examples/mock-ups. I think that this is a valid way to portray to the prospective clients what you can do. We chose to use a mix of templatt-style examples and fictitious 'businesses'. We did ID them as fictitious, of course.
The suggestion to do a site for free is also a good one. Bear in mind that there can be some expenses involved and that the recipient of the free work should at least be willing to pay for a domain name and hosting. A domain name is important, since a portfolio site with a URL like http://www.jelve.com/sample_site.html does not have the clout that a 'real' URL does.
I would suggest that you try approaching a local non profit or charity group to offer free services. At least with a reg'd charity, you might be able to get a receipt for the value of your work to write off against income tax. And, you're doing something for a good cause.
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Thanks for the suggestion Jelve, I like your site too.. I like how it can tell your connection speed, OS, screen resolution, etc. Very nice. The Flash version is so much more enjoyable then the HTML version. It's the way I myself invision the web to be.
You and nocrapchurch are really good at what you guys do. Thanks again.
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my two cents...
Do a "case study" or two. That's what I call them. Pick a subject/company. Possibly a company you would like to pitch business too, you can write it up as a case study, studying the elements it would take to create the site, going through the process without actually meeting with the client. I have seen many really professional firms do this.
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Modding with Class
Re: my two cents...
Originally posted by nollieflip
Do a "case study" or two. That's what I call them. Pick a subject/company. Possibly a company you would like to pitch business too, you can write it up as a case study, studying the elements it would take to create the site, going through the process without actually meeting with the client. I have seen many really professional firms do this.
Just be sure that you don't infringe on a comany's copyrights.
[Edited by JabezStone on 07-10-2001 at 11:12 AM]
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Originally posted by Hellsbellboy
I was going to start putting together my first Portfolio but have never done a "Professional" webpage or Flash. I've always just done them or fun or hobbie. Anyhow.. I showed someone a Demo Flash that's just suppose to show what I can do, wasn't suppose to be a project or anything, just something fun to show what is possible with Flash (thru me that is) and he thought it was cheesey. So my question is should I make a mock "Professional" webpage and Flash.. like something on based on a fack company or product? Or should/can I just use the Flashes that I made for fun?
Thanks
just a thought. If you are going to do some work on a ficticious company, then why not find a charitable organization, and do some pro bono work for them. You get to show your stuff, and it could be a tax write-off if they use it.
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