Flash experts tell me what I did wrong.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

10/08/2008 09:38:09 PM · #1

I set up a new flash site //jasoncrossphoto.com, but I can't seem to get the flash file to only load the next scene. Instead it loads the entire movie during the pre-loader which seems to take a long time on some machines. I am just not very skilled in flash, so I don't know what I am doing. Any ideas?

Nald

Nikon D700

10/08/2008 09:45:20 PM · #2

Flash is on my to-do list so sorry no help from me other than a "bump".

OH and DAMN you've got some very nice photos on your site Jason.

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

10/08/2008 09:50:33 PM · #3

Originally posted by Nald:

~~Flash is on my to-do list so sorry no help from me other than a "bump".~~

OH and DAMN you've got some very nice photos on your site Jason.

True that. Very nice work Jason.

mbrutus2009

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR

10/08/2008 09:56:10 PM · #4

I'm with them on this one!!! VERY nice photos You got there. But as well as Naid, I have a flash on my list of things to get! I wish I could help you but you would probably help me more then I help you!!!

Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro

10/08/2008 09:58:51 PM · #5

Thanks for the kind words for sure!

It is some sort of programing screw up where it is set to load all of the scenes, but I tried to tell it to load one scene and then at that scene load the next, yadayada. It is super complicated and frustrating, I am going to just have to spend a bunch of time messing with it I suppose.

Does it load really slow for you?

ryanbp

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

10/08/2008 10:02:07 PM · #6

i think the server is slow. its taking me forever to view the introduction for the page. :S

10/08/2008 10:04:04 PM · #7

Just the intro? or is it doing the pre-loader bit. I screwed something up and it sucks because I had it working at one point.

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/08/2008 10:10:08 PM · #8

I have some very slight knowledge of flash and created a few sites back when I was in school but to be honest with you I don't really see a problem with it loading the way it does. What you could do is create a splash page that allows users to choose an html or the flash site. Then add a counter on each and see if the flash was worth it.

As far as the loader, I would have to look at your .fla file and go back through my notes but that might take a while. It's up to you if you want to send the file but someone else might have a solution.

jeger

Canon EOS-5D

10/08/2008 10:11:10 PM · #9

It took about 1 minute for the site to load for me.

I haven't used flash in years, so I'm by no means an expert.

Is the entire site saved as one swf? If so, I would think the user would have to download the file before proceeding. I could be wrong though.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

10/08/2008 10:11:46 PM · #10

Loaded quick for me, < 10 seconds.

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon

10/08/2008 10:17:24 PM · #11

hmmm... I have an idea that involves sprites, but it will take a while to correct. Thanks for the feedback btw. It helps to see how long it is taking for others to load the page. Colette - you must have some mad crazy fast internet!

inshaala

Canon EOS-7D

10/08/2008 10:24:49 PM · #12

Originally posted by Jason_Cross:

Urm - i got 20 seconds.. which is kinda normal really if you think about the amount of images you have on there (broadband btw)... I see no problem with it as it is except if you have a load of people wanting to view it at the same time (it is +4mb in one hit... nice job with the intro page btw - keeps the viewer interested with the countdown) - i once announced a site on a message board and within about 10 minutes it went down because so many people accessed it at the same time. All about how good your host is :)

And here i was thinking you wanted some advice on lighting technique... ;)

Message edited by author 2008-10-08 22:26:01.

10/08/2008 10:28:27 PM · #13

I didn't think about that...lol "Flash experts tell me what I did wrong." lol whoops.

kenskid

Nikon D700

10/08/2008 10:29:48 PM · #14

Loaded for me in about 10 secs.

Those are some sweet shots !

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

10/08/2008 10:34:11 PM · #15

You know another think you might want to do to speed it up is lower the size of the images that will help them load faster.

10/08/2008 10:41:15 PM · #16

That is a good idea for sure. I sort of like the larger size, do you think that the site being so minimalistic would not be as nice with smaller images?

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

10/08/2008 10:42:50 PM · #17

Site looks good to me. Loads in about 8 seconds. I say leave it alone. :-D

ETA: My ISP is COX

Message edited by author 2008-10-08 22:43:16.

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

10/08/2008 10:48:51 PM · #18

I think you could shrink them a tad and no one at all would notice.

one2one

Olympus E-5

10/08/2008 10:54:46 PM · #19

It took 9 seconds to load, just now. I timed it.

10/08/2008 10:55:55 PM · #20

Maybe I should put a dancing Jesus on there for the loader or something to keep people interested while it loads. Or boobs.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

10/08/2008 10:56:21 PM · #21

boobs

10/08/2008 11:00:02 PM · #22

Do you remember that Simpsons with the dancing Jesus for his website? I have been looking for that animated GIF everywhere because it makes me laugh so hard.

I like Jesus.

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

10/08/2008 11:04:11 PM · #23

Here ya go!

(This is so wrong I am going to hell for sure...)