Alright so here's what's up...

I've nearly completed this semester of school with relative ease. I have not submitted anything for a while, but I have been working on some new awesome web-design/flash stuff as well as a matte painting/spacescape. I will finish those things up and submit them over the winter break.

But mainly what I want to address in this journal is my plans for another massive non-profit personal project. See, I have been having these visions and ideas coming into my head for almost a year now, and they have gotten much more intense as the end of 2009 approaches. As I had mentioned in my previous entry, this will be a "just-for-kicks" project that will be developed in flash and I am naming it "The Swift Project"

The effort required to complete this could possibly exceed quadruple that of advancedUI or v5 interface. I estimate around 700 to maybe even 1000+ hours that I will need to spend on it to make this thing become a reality... and much of it will be dedicated to the actionscript programming. Possibly 10,000 to 15,000 lines of code? IDK, Hard to say right now... but to prepare, I have just ordered two advanced textbooks to extend my already existing knowledge of the language because I will need to know it inside and out just to make it EASIER. This winter break will be SWIFT PROJECT PHASE-0: Preparation

I am still seeking an AS assistant developer to help me where I get stuck, because I KNOW that there will be moments where I WILL struggle. I'm still looking for AS developers that are highly experienced in flash interface programming. I can compensate, but only minimally as this is a non-profit project. Much of the reward will come in the form of credit/exposure on the project.

I have already brought on-board a sound-designer for this. The quality of this project needs to be maximized in every way possible. Absolutely no margin for half-assing on anything whatsoever.

The whole thing may sound insane, but to me, it just simply needs to be done... or I will never be satisfied.

Oh and if you're wondering what this whole project even is, I will not disclose what it is until I release it to the public mid next year. This is to maximize the "WOW" factor. Sorry folks, but that's just the way I need it to be. So Keep an eye out, I want to be able to release this by the end of next summer. It's going to be awesome!!

I have an idea in mind for a really big "just-for-kicks" flash project after I finish coding my portfolio site. I won't reveal too much about it right now, but I'm still in the planning/pre-design stages right now... still wondering if I can even pull it off as more than just a mere "attempt".

I may even end up needing the assistance of some experienced ActionScript 2.0 developers. If there are any out there or you know someone who is fluent in the language, let me know.

Busy busy busy as I start preparing for my final exams as well as completing all of my projects... the summer is nearing and I am planning what I need to do with the time. Client work will be minimal as I need to budget most of my time toward the design and development of my new official portfolio site. I want this site to be the absolute cutting edge and nothing less. It will be featuring extensive flash and actionscript as well as futuristic elements. Along with that, some more future art/photo-manipulations and perhaps a new brush set! ...So stay tuned!

Lastly, I'd like to thank as well as for the recent DD feature on my "AdvancedUI: Status Screen" submission. Thanks you guys!

Fooling around with some futuristic stuff right now. Lookin' good so far.
Tech brush fans will get a kick out of this one when I finish.

Check this out, ~neodesktop completely ripped my 'horizon' piece, did some minor photoshop touch ups, and submitted it as if it was entirely his own creation:

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MY ORIGINAL piece:

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I found the rip through a picture on a youtube video. It's a shame that the RIPPED version has gotten the attention that it has: 100,000+ downloads... with probably not a single person knowing who the true original creator is. I've already reported this, so it might be taken down by the time you read this journal entry.

I think he should be banned for ripping off other peoples' works. Absolutely pathetic.

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EDIT #1: The rip has been taken down! To see the rip outside of deviantart, simply key in 'aurora river' or 'neodesktop' on google images!

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EDIT #2: Here's his desktop screenshot using the unauthorized altered version of my work: [link]

Not only that, look how he CLAIMS IT AS HIS OWN!!!
"Aurora River Wallpaper by me., Inside my gallery. " LOL


REPORTED.