Bristol International Comic Expo

Went to the Bristol International Comic Expo' was a great enjoyment had some really good stuff on there from original spandex style comics to Manga style ... which is a good mix! ...

One of the reasons for going was to get a custom sketch done by Charlie Adlard (Walking Dead artist). was very happy with my selection take a look below:



(Inked one i did in photoshop) ... going to add more when i got time.

Few other artist that stood out :

Sean Phillips (Marvel Zombies) he was doing some sick stuff to.
Dave Hitchcock (Springheeled Jack) picked up a copy of that artwork its dark looking he had some amazing original artwork on sale ...

checkout the website: http://www.comicexpo.net

Had some good times with johnis and def be there next year!. x

// Synchronization

It was a write up i did for Eyeblaster Newsletter a whle back using there sync components, i thought i'd just document it: here.

Our new synchronized ads allow multiple adverts to interact on the same page. The ads can be setup easily through the eyeblasterwiz platform. Below is a brief guide to getting started.

A quick guide to set up

You will need to download the latest Eyeblaster Extension Package, to make sure you have all the latest components & add the ‘Eyeblaster security include' on the first frame (#include "ebFlashActions.as").

01: Component – In your components list under Eyeblaster add the component named “EbAdMessaging” to the timeline on frame 2 and call it “adMessenger”.

02: Recognise - Making the system aware which banners are synchronized on the same campaign or linked on the backend. Adding this ActionScript on the third frame; adMessenger.register("firstBanner"); & adding “secondBanner” on the other creative as the alternative or so forth.

03: Connecting – To synchronize creatives you will need a function on the first frame under the security include, add this ActionScript:

function secoundBannerHandler(secondBanner_changer){

_root.gotoAndPlay('secondBanner');

}

Then add this script anywhere on the timeline to interact with the other synchronized format “secondBanner”:

_root.adMessenger.sendEvent("secondBanner", "B2copyend", 1);

This command loads the function/handler which has been defined on the first frame on ‘firstBanner' which calls the function gotoAndPlay command on your “secondBanner” (make sure you add the same Components/Security/ActionScript/functions in the same order on the “secondBanner”).

Click here to view the first ever synchronized format to be made on the system.

The banner above was the first real sync advert to run on there system using there components, which i designed and syn'd was a fun project.

They have some new (v.2) ones out might write a bit of info here about it then i get a chance.

OHHH Yeah biaatches!! CS3 ....

Just installing CS3 right now ... can't wait! ahh this is like the best day of the year.... lovin these new features they have integrated into flash, hmmmm take a look at whats on offer ...

this is what im installing:
Flash CS3 Professional
Photoshop CS3 Extended
Illustrator CS3
Dreamweaver CS3

*comes over self* ;o