# Flash it up? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 28, 2003, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450 "2003-04-28T12:28:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jkm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@jkm](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jkm)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/1 "2003-04-28T12:28:14Z")
This is my first attempt at a Photoshop 7 interface design. Should I begin “flashing it up” in MX? Or should I can it and start over? I need suggestions… I know it’s pretty sloppy. I plan to “tweak” it up. I would like some suggestions as to what to get rid of, add, tweak on, ect… My plans are to insert the text links at the bottom, and build a television looking square inside the top portion for the transition graphics. What should I do? [http://www.jmkm.com/new.html](http://www.jmkm.com/new.html) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/2 "2003-04-28T12:36:10Z")
the sides are pretty pixelated, like the wires and the tube things ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/3 "2003-04-28T13:50:15Z")
it’s a great start and could be amazing, but you need to have a sharper image - just like Soulty Said. I would recommend getting rid of that HUGE shadow too - it’s too blurry and makes the design look “muddy” But again - great start and could be a wicked interface! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/4 "2003-04-28T17:47:06Z")
i can imagine lights travelling thru those cable and wires… 🙂 and i agree on the shadow ard it… looks weird actually ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/5 "2003-04-28T18:21:46Z")
Awesome feedback…KEEP it comin’ \ I will clean the image up and repost when I get off work… :tie: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/6 "2003-04-29T00:45:14Z")
OKay, I killed the huge drop shadow, and tweaked on the sloppy areas… from here? You guys will get “kudos” on the page for good suggestions :s: Like light flowing through the cables and wires… [www.jmkm.com](http://www.jmkm.com) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/7 "2003-04-29T00:48:56Z")
still needs some work on those wires and tubes, nice idea on the fluid going through the tubes, i ve had something likt this before, see if i can find it. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/8 "2003-04-29T01:07:23Z")
Found it [http://members.optushome.com.au/paulsoultis/FinalOne.html](http://members.optushome.com.au/paulsoultis/FinalOne.html) this is a interface for a music played in director. so i had to change some of the jpeg compression got it to 404Kb, originally theres no compression but its a 1.2 meg file, so yeah this is less than half the quality it should be. :beam: ::btw theres no preloader , so just let it load. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/9 "2003-04-29T01:55:07Z")
Good work…Thanks alot for the example. Is that Photoshop and Flash only? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/10 "2003-04-29T01:59:24Z")
yeah except the animated plugs, on the top and bottom, i did that in 3d, you can see a example of a better render in the drawing and design thread , ive got a thread there “3d plug” ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/11 "2003-04-29T02:11:27Z")
Oh, ok… 🙂 What are your favorite programs? I am a rookie at all this… I am only learning one program at a time…(Photoshop 7.0 now, Flash MX next) I also have Bryce, Lightwave, Poser 4 pro, Freehand 10, Director 8.5, Swift 3d V.2, Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Illustrator 8.5, and Pagemaker… I am a bit confused about which programs to use… If I were to combine say 3 programs in this interface, which should they be? I have been through many learning curves… [www.jmkm.net/nav.htm](http://www.jmkm.net/nav.htm) [www.amkennels.net](http://www.amkennels.net) [www.jmkm.com](http://www.jmkm.com) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/12 "2003-04-29T02:14:03Z")
Illustrator , Photoshop and flash ::all depends on what kind of site you are looking for ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/13 "2003-04-29T02:19:54Z")
Okay, I will quit bugging you soon… I have no idea how to use Illustrator… I am somewhat familiar with Flash… Do you recommend any tutorials on Illustrator? I am trying to produce quality stuff… I am tired of “throwing” junk up on the net… Thanks alot for the help…:hangover: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 2:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/14 "2003-04-29T02:23:21Z")
[http://www.kirupaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13133](http://www.kirupaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13133) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 3:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/15 "2003-04-29T03:00:37Z")
ok I tweaked up the tubing… what do you think? [http://www.jmkm.com/box.html](http://www.jmkm.com/box.html) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/16 "2003-04-29T08:34:46Z")
The tubing doesn’t look real enough, you should try the tutorial on [www.phong.com](http://www.phong.com) There is a wire tutorial on there that will help. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/17 "2003-04-29T09:08:20Z")
it is not there ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/18 "2003-04-29T10:01:11Z")
you have to click on the right side… or just go here… > **[phong | VR, Mobile App, Graphic Design & Development](https://phong.com/)** > > Specializing in UI/UX design for web & mobile apps, graphic design, technical direction, art direction and animation services since 1998. the tube got fluid flowing thru also on the site… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 10:57am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/19 "2003-04-29T10:57:42Z")
dun look 3D ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2003, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450/20 "2003-04-29T18:23:28Z")
Hey dreamer, instead of posting useless comments, how about you help out. That tutorial posted was to give jkm something better to work with comparing to what he has now. If it doesn’t look 3D enough then do you know a better tutorial jkm could use? [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-it-up/19450.md?page=2)