Ian Patrick Buss

Argument of invalidness

Ian Buss — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:09:57 +0000

This is just a bunch of pictures I google image searched. I take no ownership, I just am advertising my favorites. Enjoy!

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5.1 Update

Ian Buss — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:36:23 +0000

Well, I have been doing a lot of work on Version 5.1 and have found a ton of new bugs but also have added a ton more features than first thought. It is set in stone, version 5.1 will have HTML5 Video that is manipulated simply with a little bit of JavaScript/jQuery & CSS. This update is a massive one too, it will feature support for a lot of older browsers, mobile phones, iPads, iPod/iPhones, and printers. Here is an updated list of features:

HTML5 Video
More Keyboard Controls
Faster Speeds
Readability Fixes
In-site redirection
New Footer
MASSIVE support package: IE, Mobile Devices, etc
Project Slideshows
More Directions
Secure Client Login

Version 5.0 to Version 5.1 – Feedback & Changes

Ian Buss — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:18:42 +0000

Version 5.0 (Feedback)

I have received a lot of feedback from friends, clients, and total strangers about Version 5.0. The majority of the comments were somewhere along these lines:

You made this! Oh my cheddar cheese!!! The animation is beautiful, the graphics are to die for, and the way you have organized everything is brilliant. I look at this website and it seems to reflect your ever-growing dedication, knowledge, and creativity. – A former client

I have received some criticism and negative feedback:

Your portfolio projects are a little bit slippery, I didn’t know quite what to do with them. I would also like to be able to monitor the progress of the project online. That way I don’t have to disturb you at 4am – Another client

Version 5.1 (What is New?)

So what will Version 5.1 have in store? Well, let us take a look here. Version 5.1 is mainly about fixing some of the small bugs that appeared and adding three main features

Portfolio
1. Tips and easier animation
2. Pagination!
3. Project Pages now have screenshot slideshows
4. Video tours will be added to the corresponding projects recorded with Screenr
5. Some projects have been relocated so that you don’t even have to leave the site to view them.
Project Manager to help my current clients keep track of my progress
Possible support for IE Keyboard Shortcuts
Menu Items Nudge a bit when they are triggered by the keyboard shortcuts just to let you know
Possible HDTV Support

Longing for Something

Ian Buss — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:55:53 +0000

Real Dreams

For the past 4 late-nights, I have worked about 16 hours total of straight jQuery coding on the NHD website. As a result, my dreams somehow have transformed from the Hollywood cinemas to simply me coding the website. My wrists are hurting and my brain is throbbing. I am learning how to make a lot of the animation and functions myself. The result is turning out to be very pretty. I am actually quite impressed with the site and hope to finish it by this Monday.

The Next Major Purchase

In other news, Apple finally made it official that they are releasing an iPad. My personal thoughts and observations relating to the iPad follow as: it is a brilliant in-between device. There really isn’t any multi-tasking and the Onion stated that it basically seemed that Steve Jobs forgot about it and was frantically (the night before) trying to think of an idea and stuck 9 iPhones onto the back of a cafeteria tray. I read in another article today that the iPad is for those who need a more powerful personal organizer that isn’t the size of a flee.
Recently, I have been working to upgrade my phone from a Samsung Alias to a Motorola Driod. However, this new piece of technology that Apple released, forced me to think. I want to upgrade to the Driod because my current phone doesn’t get email or surf the internet. However, the iPad is cheaper and is exactly what I want my current phone to do. Now, I realize that iPad isn’t a phone or going to fit in my pocket. However, it could help to keep me organized, especially with college right around the corner.
In the background behind all of this, is a device for my recording adventures. However, it really is not that important or is not something that would help to lessen my stress.

Senior Quotes

Tomorrow my senior quote is due (if I still want Senior Privileges) and I have thought up two quotes: “I don’t believe in religion, instead, I believe in triple layered devil’s food chocolate food cake with chocolate flakes on top, even if it maybe be an outright and complete calumny”

OR

“I would rather have the ability to play, than the ability to pretend and as a result, the ones who observe closely can see past the pretenders masquerade”

Thanks for reading btw…

I need of zzz’s

Ian Buss — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:19:43 +0000

Today was a very, actually, extremely tough day. From the get go I was working on the NHD website, trying to figure out how to make a rotating, random slideshow with various effects. Then I forgot to bring the flash drive with my STS homework to class (it was sitting on my desk at home). I did both Math homework and read a 45 page packet on MLA in less than 45 minutes. Now, I have to continue to work on the NHD website and finish the other homework. I would love to stay and blog some more, but I am completely worn out and my brain hurts.

Work? Maybe…

Ian Buss — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:22:59 +0000

Last night I sent in my site to the 14 Days of jQuery contest sponsored by Media Temple. I checked today and was not today’s winner, but, I still have a chance to win the grand prize. Very exciting. Today, I also am going to go to court to receive my official driver’s license.
I worked on the NHD website today. Embedding a video and making small design changes.

Version 5.0: The Story [Part 1 "Layout & Idea"]

Ian Buss — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:13 +0000

Well, finally, I made it to Thursday, January 21st, 2010 7:00pm and successfully uploaded my new website.
Really, it all started with trying to create a new Desktop Calendar for the Monthly Smashing Magazine Desktop Calendar Wallpaper contest. Then I accidentally added a draft of my submission into an html document (weird how those things happen eh?) and it looked beautiful.

First: The Background

The floral arrangements were applied near the very end of the process.

Next: The Top (wrapper)

I thought it was a good idea to just mess around with a blank white square in Paint.NET. To produce a “wrapper” that would be both presentable and creative.

Next: A Child of Wrapper (contentWrapper)

A look back at the code, I realized that inside the wrapper was actually “contentWrapper” [seen above] which housed all the dynamic content. I wanted to apply a design similar its parent. I wanted to keep the dents (flames) on the edge of the wrapper, but I couldn’t guarantee that the length of the wrapper would always be the same. I though (“what if it ran over the specific length?”) I’d be in trouble. So I removed the dents and simply put rounded borders on the wrapper. To increase legibility, I added a grey overlay behind the text. For several days I worried if I should spice up the font, maybe try and influence some type of different header, but I decided that in the mid-right section of the wrapper there would be a massive page header and in the contentWrapper, another header in plain text.

Finally: The Bottom Line (footer)

I am now making it a practice to include a full site map on websites that require users to scroll down. To me, a full site map means including every single link. In the footer I also included contact information.

This is just one part of a extended series on how I created Version 5.0. I hope you enjoyed it and stay tuned because I have a ton more helpful information coming your way!

Countdown to Version 5.0: 1 Day Till Launch

Ian Buss — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:45:29 +0000

Finally, it has arrived… Everything is in working order… The press statements are ready to launch and I am happy to announce, actually quite excited to announce that I was accepted into both Lynchburg College and Virginia Wesleyan College!

Countdown to Version 5.0: 2 Days Till Launch

Ian Buss — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:47:30 +0000

I am literally shaking right now. I am about to take probably the worst exam of my life in about an hour and a half. I am still checking the website to make sure everything is good. Downloading YSlow when I get home from my possibly, but most likely wicked, STS Exam to make sure everything is up to speed. I also started working on a masterpiece I wrote called The Days of Yore, a 34 minute long song that takes you on the adventure of a call girl and dilusional man.
After I arrived home from my exam, I contemplated, for probably the 400th time, installing a wordpress onto my site. I decided against it because the idea simply doesn’t fit. Instead, I decided to link it to my already existing wordpress. Tomorrow I have a meeting with Mr. Wolff, who wants me to do some work with him for a company called Defiant Creative.

Countdown to Version 5.0: 3 Days Till Launch

Ian Buss — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:13:10 +0000

Four days left till launch, I am getting really nervous. Even though the preloader seems to be working, I am nervous that it won’t work. Though, I can’t do anything about it because I am down at Methodist University, taking a tour. Talked with Dr. Chan, the computer science professor there. I now know that I will have trouble deciding where to go. (EVERYTHING LOOKS SO GOOD!). From Dr. Chan, it was best told that I apply for a CIT program, Computer Information Technology instead of pure Computer Science. I agree, Computer Science is basically just crazy math while Computer Information Technology is scripting, business, and communication. Which will help me more since I would like to focus on the web side of the computers.