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Javascript
A decade since the ubiquitous image rollover brought it into the mainstream, Javascript remains one of the most trusty technologies in the web developer's toolbox. In fact, the language only increases in range, power and sophistication, powering everything from "Web 2.0" applications to browser extensions and desktop widgets.
My sites take advantage of the latest Javascript frameworks, allowing remarkable Flash-like effects while retaining high performance and semantically-sound web documents. I excel at creating admininstrative interfaces that use visual effects and focused AJAX to maximize ease of use without bombarding the user with bells and whistles. I believe that scripting a site should be about refinement, not reliance.
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Blueeyes Magazine
Photo editing is monotonous enough without having to deal with a stiff, form-based web interface. The editing system for Blueeyes leverages the Mootools Javascript library to make selecting and organizing images as easy as drag and drop.
To start, users simply select a folder of images. Javascript and PHP take over from there, auto-generating draggable thumbnails that can be added or removed at will from essay "pages." When finished, editors can add/review caption information before submitting the collection into Expression Engine and seeing a preview of the final Flash/XML presentation.
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Created a business card for NYC-based private chef Eugene Edele.
Come 2008, I'll be working as head developer for ContentNext. ContentNext is an independent media and information company based in Santa Monica, covering the business of digital media. The company operates a number of award-winning sites including paidContent.org, mocoNews.net and contentSutra.com, all powered by Expression Engine.
Seth Bro (that's me) has relocated to Chicago. I love my new space in the Pilsen neighborhood so far, & am looking forward to many new opportunities and experiences. My old friend/new roommate Chris Keener & I plan on using the loft as a part-time gallery space as well, come spring and loosely titled "Cost of Living."
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Have signed on to re-develop the website for Cine-file.info—a non-profit online guide to the Chicago independent film scene. Cine-file plans to expand coverage to New York City in the near future.
Blueeyes Issue #16 is out. Besides the usual collection of world-class photo essays, this month features the debut of our new "Document" section. Document looks to create discussion about issues in photojournalism, & we start by publishing an excerpt from Jim LoSalvo's new book, who has shot for U.S. News & World Report over 15 years. NYT online's design director Khoi Vinh contributed some design, as well as some kind words about the site.
Built a simple XML-driven Flash image viewer for photographer John Loomis' new site: JLPFL.
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With designer Chris Vivion, signed on to redevelop and combine the professional sites of freelance photographers Eric Larson and Jenny Larson. The new site will feature custom integration with Photoshelter.
With photographer Colin Webb, have agreed to develop a website for the Missouri Photojournalism Hall of Fame, based in Washington, MO.
Put together the album art for Grass is Greener—the new album from Columbia hip hop favorites The 40 Thieves.
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Began development on a time tracking widget for the Yahoo! Widget Engine. I'm terribly dissatisfied with the time tracking software out there. My program aims for an extremely simple, punch clock interface, but with versatile export and reporting options.
Blueeyes has been awarded first place in the News Photo Gallery category by the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). The Best of Photojournalism 2007 contest honored us for "The Naked King", an essay on the revolt against the monarchy in Nepal. The photo galleries' ease of use was specifically mentioned in the judges' comments.