Would anyone have a problem with a Flash Cel Gallery?

Golden Boy · Post by **Golden Boy** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:48 pm

I'm 90% done with my new gallery re-design which does include Flash. It's been brought to my attention, that everyone hates Flash and it's never installed.

All my previous galleries have been HTML only because I wanted all viewers to see all the cels without hindering their viewing experience regardless of connection speed. But since 99% of the computers out there are faster than mine with faster Internet, I thought I would spruce the old gallery up with some action.

Anyway, I would appreciate a vote and a reason.

Thanks in advance,

GB

shellie · Post by **shellie** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:04 pm

I think that sounds like fun, GB! My computer has whatever newest Flash player is out, only because the boys use it a lot on Nick.com or CN.com or some other site like that. So no problems here!

aernath · Post by **aernath** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:56 pm

...wait for it....

...wait...

Okay, now!

"You have Flash cels?" :flasher:

"Can I see?" "Any cute guys?"

Zag · Post by **Zag** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 3:24 am

I love flash. all the funnest goofy japanese toons on the net are flash.
And Strongbad... TROGDOOOOR!

wELCOME cONSUMER · Post by **wELCOME cONSUMER** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:50 am

Maybe provide the option of both? So visitors can choose whether or not
they want to see the flash. It's more work but it shows you care.

zerospace · Post by **zerospace** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:53 am

wELCOME cONSUMER wrote:Maybe provide the option of both? So visitors can choose whether or not
they want to see the flash. It's more work but it shows you care.

I completely agree here. There are still tons of folks without high-speed Internet and/or slow computers who might want to view your site. If you're going to use something as intensive as Flash, I'd say you should make an HTML version too. Just my 0.02.

That being said, I've been playing with Flash myself lately, and I must say it is rather fun.

Krafty · Post by **Krafty** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:47 am

At present, viewing Flash sites isn't a problem but a while ago I couldn't view the plugins at all.
Despite DLing the latest Flash player and Shockwave from Macromedia, I was unable to view Flash sites properly and thoese little online games wouldn't work for me.

After reformatting my computer and starting again it then worked.

For most people, I don't think the problem would be internet speed- just how Flashy would a cel site be? The problems might simply be accessibility ones.

I like Flash sites, as long as everything works and there aren't tedious sound effects. Functionality is most important so I understand why you went with HTML for a long time, GB.

Note for Mozilla users: don't automatically DL plugins when the browser says you need them, especially if this browser isn't set to be your default one. It's easier to visit the official sites, DL and install them yourself.

zerospace · Post by **zerospace** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:09 am

Krafty wrote:Note for Mozilla users: don't automatically DL plugins when the browser says you need them, especially if this browser isn't set to be your default one. It's easier to visit the official sites, DL and install them yourself.

Never had an issue with that myself, Krafty, but I know someone else with a strange shockwave/flash issue with Mozilla. Interesting, indeed.

klet · Post by **klet** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:48 pm

*cough* Whoops. I voted for the wrong one. I have no problem with Flash, so move one of those votes over.

As long as you have it so far done, just finish it and let us take a look.

Then we can let you know if there are any problems.

kittens · Post by **kittens** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:49 pm

I guess I am minor here, heehee

I have always problems with flash plugin etc etc so I prefer not to have flash

Baakay · Post by **Baakay** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 8:04 am

I generally prefer them without Flash, mostly because I've seen too many sites that overdo it or do it poorly.

My firm conviction, though, is that it is your site and your cels, and you should be able to present them in a way that you like!

While it shows a great deal of respect to the community for you to even ask the question, in the end you should do what makes you feel good about your stuff.

So I voted "no problem here." Flash works fine for me, but I do like the option to skip intros and so forth if possible.

metheus · Post by **metheus** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:44 am

Flash is just another tool, use whatever works best for you. In some projects I've been forced to use flash. I try then to use it only as necessary. I try to keep as much content as possible out of it, rather choosing to use it in a modular sense.

Ashura · Post by **Ashura** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:37 am

I'm for it. I think it's cool that you can do one (yes, I'm one of those losers that have no computer skills, except surfing the web & emailing

)

aernath · Post by **aernath** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:14 pm

Ashura wrote:(yes, I'm one of those losers that have no computer skills, except surfing the web & emailing )

Put me in that category too!!!

Anime-Beta TNG

Would anyone have a problem with a Flash Cel Gallery?

Would you have a problem with a Flash cel gallery?

Would anyone have a problem with a Flash Cel Gallery?