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Episode Eight | 01/04/2008
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This show was recorded back in February, but only now have we had the chance to edit it and get it out. This one features Mr Clayson more, which is a joy to behold.
Shout Outs
- Alun Rowe, Mayor of Thame, for the lovely RAF books
- cross stitch instructions of the Rissington Podcast
The Questions
- What Podcasts do you listen to regularly? John chose Summer Heights High video podcast.
- Resources for Fireworks: There aren’t any – leave suggestions in the comments!
- How do you respond when a client asks you just to ‘make a website?’.
- Advice for a Morale Officer!
- Differences between US and UK clients
- Most British way to respond to client critiscm
- Which gigs are most looking forward to this year? At any cost, we’d see Starflyer 59 (Jon)
- Savoury pies: Shortcrust or Puff Pastry top? Best filling?
- What CMS?
- Would you rather design an entire web in lite brite or finger paint?
- Tips for representing yourself online.
Notes
- Since the recording of this episode, Safari 3.1 has been released, which supports @font-face – no need to download a nightly (unless you want to!).
BTW – today is the 90th anniversary of the RAF!
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The m4a link goes to the mp3 file, you scoundrels!
I remember a chum having Lights Alive, which was a similar idea to Lite Brite, only I think you poked various tools in holes to turn the lights on. We were both about five at the time, I should add.
You sirs might be interested in Stephen Fry’s podcast: http://www.stephenfry.com/blog/ Not often updated (it seems) but definitely good to listen to.
Sorry, no Fireworks tutorials!
You should get yourself to the Elbow gig. Not only are they fantastic live (as Mr Oxton rightly pointed out), but support is by the marvellous Two Gallants. Superlative city.
SolarDreamStudios Fireworks Tutorials we’re moved here
I remember using Ultraweaver when I first started, it’s still around if a little dead:
http://www.ultraweaver.com/
I also wrote my own tutorial a while back but haven’t followed up since.
http://hybridlogic.co.uk/journal/43/fireworks-vector-basics
It’s a shame when you consider just how many PhotoShop tutorials there are by comparison.
Gents, I’m afraid to say the iTunes subscription isn’t downloading the file :(
I know a couple of Fireworks resource websites. For example, Fireworks Zone but there do not seem to be too many out there. Shame.
I also came across this SmartCSS Fireworks extension tutorial recently. Probably not of interest for you CSS gurus but provides an interesting export option for CSS layouts from Fireworks
Re: Elbow live.
Absolutely, without a doubt, the greatest live act I’ve ever seen!
With ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’ being rumoured to be their last ‘proper album’ this tour is an absolute must! The manchester date’s sold out though, which makes me cry… maybe I’ll make my way down to oxford and harass you guys there :)
Long-time listner (sort of), first-time poster here. Really digging the Fireworks love & am puzzled by the dearth of online resources. One that is solid, but a little scant on content (10 tutorials) is Rapid Fire.
Keep up the good work chaps . . .
Smashing magazine has gathered a nice collection of Lynda.com has some videos too.
I’ve always been a big Fireworks fan and was lucky enough to be a beta tester for CS3.
You should check out Alan Musselman’s blog. He runs a Fireworks Jam Session which is great – http://weblogs.macromedia.com/amusselman/
Love the podcast and great to meet Mr. Hicks @ SXSW.
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to comment on the gigs thing… Elbow are indeed very good live, definitely better than on record, though the new album is great.
I would also suggest Sigur Ros at the Civica Arena in Milan in July, an open-air 200 year old building…. probably the most expensive gig I will ever go to with flights and so on, but sure to be astounding.
Hope you enjoyed Portishead as much as me!
hello there chaps, just thought your listeners may like to know of this url for help with Fireworks and other Adobe apps, it is most splendid indeed, what what
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Becuase I haven’t designed the comments bit yet, I need to leave first one to test!
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