FinalGear v3.5 Work In Progress (Need Feedback)

Viper007Bond · July 26th, 2008, 04:53 AM

Been busy recoding the entire backend from basically scratch.

However I'm running into design issues. I can't figure out what to do to make it look good. images/smilies/sad.gif

Here is http://www.finalgear.com/shows/topgear/ which lists out the seasons. You'll click a season and it'll take you to a list of episodes for that season with the description below each one.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/v/vi/viper007bond/2008/07/25/fg3point5.png

Clegg · July 26th, 2008, 04:59 AM

Maybe make the show list two or even three column?

Viper007Bond · July 26th, 2008, 05:01 AM

Viper007Bond · July 26th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Worked on the season listing meanwhile:

http://pic.phyrefile.com/v/vi/viper007bond/2008/07/26/fg3point5season.png

fbc · July 26th, 2008, 11:37 AM

^ I'm liking that a whole lot.

Blayde · July 26th, 2008, 11:41 AM

If you don't mind making it a little image heavy you could make a few banners next to each season, with highlights of what's inside, nothing big. That would certainly add colour and filling to the list imo. 11 banners times average 30-40 kb each wouldn't amount to much on the user, or you could incorporate the season into the banner.

Viper007Bond · July 26th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayde

If you don't mind making it a little image heavy you could make a few banners next to each season, with highlights of what's inside, nothing big. That would certainly add colour and filling to the list imo. 11 banners times average 30-40 kb each wouldn't amount to much on the user, or you could incorporate the season into the banner.

The effort involved though would be a bitch. I have enough trouble as it is making sure all episodes have descriptions.

Blayde · July 26th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Coding wise or image wise? I'd get on it if you were interested...

smib · July 26th, 2008, 12:15 PM

I enjoy that layout.

Viper007Bond · July 27th, 2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayde

If you don't mind making it a little image heavy you could make a few banners next to each season, with highlights of what's inside, nothing big. That would certainly add colour and filling to the list imo. 11 banners times average 30-40 kb each wouldn't amount to much on the user, or you could incorporate the season into the banner.

I realized I could just steal the image from the Wiki. Looks pretty good actually!

http://pic.phyrefile.com/v/vi/viper007bond/2008/07/26/fg3point5pics.png

http://pic.phyrefile.com/v/vi/viper007bond/2008/07/26/fg3point5episode.png

Cruzz563 · July 27th, 2008, 03:14 AM

I

the screen caps for the eps. And I think maybe instead of "Transfer me..." I think maybe "Take me..."

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fbc · July 27th, 2008, 03:16 AM

Looks fantastic with the screencaps images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Viper007Bond · July 27th, 2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruzz563

And I think maybe instead of "Transfer me..." I think maybe "Take me..."

Alright.

Devon · July 27th, 2008, 03:57 AM

The episodes listing look great, the screen caps are a really nice touch.

For the season listings page maybe you could put a general overview of some of the major highlights from the season next to each season listing with an animated gif or something with the screen caps from the episode listings??

Blayde · July 27th, 2008, 06:56 AM

Oh i meant for each season highlighting the main events in it in that horizontal space next to the name, but the es thing looks awesome now images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · July 27th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Here's a full page of images. It looks really good IMO. images/smilies/cool.gif

http://pic.phyrefile.com/v/vi/viper007bond/2008/07/27/fg35picsareworthit.png

jack_black · July 27th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Looks briliant images/smilies/cool.gif

jeffy777 · July 27th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Nice work viper, it's a big improvement images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Viper007Bond · July 27th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks guys. images/smilies/cool.gif

It's also 100x better behind the scenes code wise. Much more flexible. images/smilies/happy.gif

trist0608 · July 27th, 2008, 05:26 PM

The new layout looks stunning. The pics really bring each episode to life (or differentiate them in my memory) for quick reference. Either way, brilliant job Viper.

July 26th, 2008, 04:53 AM	#1
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July 26th, 2008, 04:59 AM	#2
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July 26th, 2008, 05:01 AM	#3
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July 26th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#4
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	Worked on the season listing meanwhile: __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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July 26th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#6
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,819 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 47	If you don't mind making it a little image heavy you could make a few banners next to each season, with highlights of what's inside, nothing big. That would certainly add colour and filling to the list imo. 11 banners times average 30-40 kb each wouldn't amount to much on the user, or you could incorporate the season into the banner. __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

July 26th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#8
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,819 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 47	Coding wise or image wise? I'd get on it if you were interested... __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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July 27th, 2008, 03:14 AM	#11
Cruzz563 Cruzz563\|work Joined: Dec 8th, 2003 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Location: Houston, Texas, The States Age: 24 Posts: 2,657 Rep Power: 25	I the screen caps for the eps. And I think maybe instead of "Transfer me..." I think maybe "Take me..." __________________ In the USA, 100% of the Federal Income Tax Money goes to paying interest on the national deficit, and nothing else. Where's the law that says we have to pay?

July 27th, 2008, 03:16 AM	#12
fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 09:06 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,251 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 74	Looks fantastic with the screencaps __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

July 27th, 2008, 03:57 AM	#14
Devon Joined: Jun 18th, 2005 Last Online: 06:29 AM Location: Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,214 Car: 2008 MY09 Subaru Impreza RX Rep Power: 23	The episodes listing look great, the screen caps are a really nice touch. For the season listings page maybe you could put a general overview of some of the major highlights from the season next to each season listing with an animated gif or something with the screen caps from the episode listings?? __________________

July 27th, 2008, 06:56 AM	#15
Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,819 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 47	Oh i meant for each season highlighting the main events in it in that horizontal space next to the name, but the es thing looks awesome now __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

July 27th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#16
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	Here's a full page of images. It looks really good IMO. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 27th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#17
jack_black Joined: May 5th, 2007 Last Online: 08:50 AM Location: Iasi, Romania Age: 22 Posts: 91 Car: Opel Astra Rep Power: 9	Looks briliant

July 27th, 2008, 09:35 AM	#18
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July 27th, 2008, 10:02 AM	#19
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,964 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 233	Thanks guys. It's also 100x better behind the scenes code wise. Much more flexible. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

July 27th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#20
trist0608 Joined: Jul 13th, 2008 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Age: 32 Posts: 41 Car: Mazda Protege Rep Power: 4	The new layout looks stunning. The pics really bring each episode to life (or differentiate them in my memory) for quick reference. Either way, brilliant job Viper.