Portfolio format?
polycounter lvl 18
I'm thinking about making myself a portfolio page, to display a variety of my work (2D, 3D, animation, programming, game projects and so on). What would be the best format for such a site? Would simple clean HTML suffice? Maybe PHP? Or Flash that loads from XML files perhaps?
I've been dabbling with the latter for a bit and i got it working. After i got it working i wondered if it would be wise to use it on my site, as not all viewers might have Flash plug-ins installed. Is it safe to assume that they do, at these times?
I know how to build a clean page with HTML, so that wouldn't really be a problem, but i'm willing to learn PHP. Which of the two is better for a relatively simple page?
Here's an example of a page i like (the splash):
http://www.nivbed.com/
It feels like Flash, but it's HTML. Though, what do you guys think about making a page a bit flashy?
Also, what system is easy to update content with? SQL? XML?
I'd like to hear your opinions about this matter.
I've been dabbling with the latter for a bit and i got it working. After i got it working i wondered if it would be wise to use it on my site, as not all viewers might have Flash plug-ins installed. Is it safe to assume that they do, at these times?
I know how to build a clean page with HTML, so that wouldn't really be a problem, but i'm willing to learn PHP. Which of the two is better for a relatively simple page?
Here's an example of a page i like (the splash):
http://www.nivbed.com/
It feels like Flash, but it's HTML. Though, what do you guys think about making a page a bit flashy?
Also, what system is easy to update content with? SQL? XML?
I'd like to hear your opinions about this matter.
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Simple HTML with a nice interface should suffice.
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Not to say that you couldn't blow me away with a sexy flash site that is quick to load and easy to navigate, however, you definitely do not want to frustrate your potential employer by making him/her wait for your images to load and/or by cluttering / confusing your interface.
http://tylersart.com is the the only one i could find atm.
-R
I'm a frikkin jack of all trades, but I like the way my site works: http://hawken.dadako.com/skillset.3d.php?page=main
That's an example of a flash portfolio, loading dynamically through XML so it's easy to update with new content. This pretty much matches the idea i have to make my own portfolio site, since he also has other stuff outside graphical art on his site. What i also like is that the pop-ups dont need an additional window, but can remain inside the Flash, which takes out the risk off pop-up blockers.
This page is actually the page that got me thinking about the whole format thing, since i like the way this guy did it (we have to build a portfolio site for a school assignement in the second year...i'm still a freshman but i'd like to get a head start
Is XML parseable in PHP like it is in Flash?
Oh, and i showed Nivbed because i like how he has mouse-overs that load instantly...i am also considering to build a clean HTML with fancy roll-overs like the ones on his page, but more clarity to their function, by adding some text ("gallery", etc)...
Basically, i want to make a page which loads up all the content from the XML file (or some other database), so that i dont have to hack away at the html every time i want to update my content and so that all items are listed in one place, to keep order.