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5 Keys to Becoming a Successful Interactive Designer

Balind — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:57:41 +0000

Here’s a list of what I consider to be the fundamental skills needed to make it as a designer in the interactive advertising world. (more…)

Review of the iPhone

Balind — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:19:54 +0000

The iPhone has been out for almost a year now. I think it’s time for my official review. (more…)

FWA Theater Vs. YouTube

Balind — Mon, 26 May 2008 11:29:29 +0000

FWA Theater is one of the best things to happen to the web in a while. Why? First of all because Fi’s on-line video application FiV is simply breathtaking… and secondly, there’s finally a resource to consolidate all the inspiring video motion graphics work out there. (more…)

UFC 84: Papervision Creative Process

Balind — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:43:58 +0000

This was an interesting project, We basically handed the Photoshop files off to John and watched him do his thing. Here’s a peak into the creative process behind Reds first UFC Papervision site. (more…)

John Iacoviello - Papervision3D Optimization Tips

john — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:13:23 +0000

Hello all, my name’s John Iacoviello and I work with Balind as a Sr. Interactive Developer at Red Interactive and I also go by Self Titled. (more…)

Your Ticket to Success: A Killer Portfolio

Balind — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:11:52 +0000

I’m writing this post to remind the younger designers of the one and only key to a successful career - a crazy portfolio website branded with your skills and attitude. (more…)

Can Playing Video Games Inspire Your Interactive Work?

Balind — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:58:57 +0000

For some reason I’ve never become a huge video-game fanatic. I had a super-nintendo when I was 11, enjoyed it and that was about it. I’ve always appreciated the graphics, animation and special effects, but as I got older, I was way too into sports, career and social life to see the value in repetitive decisions made within a fantasy realm. (more…)

Using After Effects to Transition Between Content in Flash

Balind — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:15:32 +0000

Today I’m going to walk you through the process and execution of the event micro-site UFC 82: Pride of a Champion. This article was originally written for Layers Magazine but wasn’t approved in time to go to print, so I’ve modified and posted it here. (more…)

Hone Your Skills On-line to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Balind — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:32:45 +0000

I’ve recently become a huge fan of on-line training. I thought I had a well-rounded skill-set, then I met lynda.com. Now I’m convinced It’s just a matter of time before I can levitate monitors with my mind. (more…)

Papervision. Wow

Balind — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:50:36 +0000

I admit I originally didn’t see the potential of papervision. Coming from a background in 3d and illustration, I just didn’t see the value in being able to rotate around a jagged low-poly object in Flash… and I still don’t, but I now see there’s other, more creative applications for this exciting engine. (more…)