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Topic: [WIP] Portfolio Layout (+PA)
Posted: 06 June 2007 at 8:49pm

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My portfolio is a mix of code & art, so im attempting to blend those two styles with a technical/clean layout on top of a pixel art background.

Im trying to base all the visuals on the theme of "development" and the idea of being "new & fresh".

Im thinking of having a city as the background, maybe a city under construction or something of that nature. I haven't actually pixeled anything at this point, just sketching out ideas.

Edited by Rodder - 20 June 2007 at 1:14am

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Posted: 07 June 2007 at 9:00pm

^^ Updated

I started on a simple bg. Not quite what I was expecting, but I kind of like the simplicity.

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Posted: 08 June 2007 at 7:44am

Some really nice work, the idea is very nice.

I actually prefered the sketch.. I thought I idea of Pixels in Progress with a sketch behind to be quite funny.

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Posted: 08 June 2007 at 9:29am

I want my site just like that and will RIP you as soon as you're done. You may report me at that time.

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 3:33am

@Skull : For some reason I always like the sketch more than the artwork lol. It'd look a little unfinished though :P

@jal : eh, alright. It's a deal...

Added some details and things. It kinda bothers me that the artwork is so simple....but style comes before technique imo.

Specifically how are the cars? They're really hard to do at that size. Also note the "taxi" driving the viewer to my portfolio (nerd joke lol)

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 4:07am

This is looking real nice Rodder. I like the simple style but the effect is great. Hope to see progress on this.

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 6:06am

With the rollovers being in that red shade, which I love, I would stear clear of using such saturated reds in the BG cars and cones. Too distracting.

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Posted: 09 June 2007 at 8:01pm

I see what you mean. I was just going for some extra unity between the layout/bg as they're such seperate styles...but I probably have enough with the shapes/outlines.

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Posted: 10 June 2007 at 7:55am

You would think...but OUR site design seems to be a pixel BG 'space' on which panels in their own space slide in (their shadow defines that). Having any sort of tie between the two distinct spaces will make all OUR pieces less showcased.

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Posted: 11 June 2007 at 8:46pm

I'd like to update OUR design, but im having too much fun drawing these little cars lol

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Posted: 20 June 2007 at 1:28am

Another update.

I added a few new details and changed up the layout a bit. I think im going to go with just a single content panel for usability reasons. I'll keep the 2nd one there just for interest/depth (it also overlaps like the buildings do).

Edited by Rodder - 21 June 2007 at 2:53am

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Posted: 21 June 2007 at 2:57am

http://www.pixelsinprogress.com/Projects/port11.png

Well unless there're any last minute comments, im going to call this done.

Edited by Rodder - 21 June 2007 at 2:57am

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Posted: 21 June 2007 at 3:04am

Very nice indeed. Great work.

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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Topic: [WIP] Portfolio Layout (+PA) Posted: 06 June 2007 at 8:49pm
	UPDATES BELOW My portfolio is a mix of code & art, so im attempting to blend those two styles with a technical/clean layout on top of a pixel art background. Im trying to base all the visuals on the theme of "development" and the idea of being "new & fresh". Im thinking of having a city as the background, maybe a city under construction or something of that nature. I haven't actually pixeled anything at this point, just sketching out ideas. Edited by Rodder - 20 June 2007 at 1:14am
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 07 June 2007 at 9:00pm
	^^ Updated I started on a simple bg. Not quite what I was expecting, but I kind of like the simplicity.
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Skull Commander PJ Pioneer Joined: 03 August 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1521	Posted: 08 June 2007 at 7:44am
	Some really nice work, the idea is very nice. I actually prefered the sketch.. I thought I idea of Pixels in Progress with a sketch behind to be quite funny.

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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 08 June 2007 at 9:29am
	I want my site just like that and will RIP you as soon as you're done. You may report me at that time. ps: To those that are unaware of the 'RodderMastery', learn to bow humbly and respectfully at his feet. Edited by jalonso - 08 June 2007 at 9:30am
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 3:33am
	@Skull : For some reason I always like the sketch more than the artwork lol. It'd look a little unfinished though :P @jal : eh, alright. It's a deal... Added some details and things. It kinda bothers me that the artwork is so simple....but style comes before technique imo. Specifically how are the cars? They're really hard to do at that size. Also note the "taxi" driving the viewer to my portfolio (nerd joke lol)
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Saint Minor Midshipman Joined: 02 December 2006 Online Status: Offline Posts: 95	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 4:07am
	This is looking real nice Rodder. I like the simple style but the effect is great. Hope to see progress on this.
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 6:06am
	With the rollovers being in that red shade, which I love, I would stear clear of using such saturated reds in the BG cars and cones. Too distracting.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 09 June 2007 at 8:01pm
	I see what you mean. I was just going for some extra unity between the layout/bg as they're such seperate styles...but I probably have enough with the shapes/outlines.
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jalonso Admiral Joined: 29 November 2022 Online Status: Offline Posts: 13537	Posted: 10 June 2007 at 7:55am
	You would think...but OUR site design seems to be a pixel BG 'space' on which panels in their own space slide in (their shadow defines that). Having any sort of tie between the two distinct spaces will make all OUR pieces less showcased.
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 11 June 2007 at 8:46pm
	I'd like to update OUR design, but im having too much fun drawing these little cars lol Edited by Rodder - 21 June 2007 at 2:58am
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 20 June 2007 at 1:28am
	Another update. I added a few new details and changed up the layout a bit. I think im going to go with just a single content panel for usability reasons. I'll keep the 2nd one there just for interest/depth (it also overlaps like the buildings do). Edited by Rodder - 21 June 2007 at 2:53am
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Rodder Commander infinite cool points Joined: 15 December 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 21 June 2007 at 2:57am
	http://www.pixelsinprogress.com/Projects/port11.png Well unless there're any last minute comments, im going to call this done. Edited by Rodder - 21 June 2007 at 2:57am
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Skull Commander PJ Pioneer Joined: 03 August 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1521	Posted: 21 June 2007 at 3:04am
	Very nice indeed. Great work.

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