Web Development

Over the years, I have transitioned from a hard core graphics programmer into a 3D simulation scripter and eventually into a web developer. These days, I code mostly in Javascript rather than in C/C++ (thankfully!) In many ways, I find the process of web development more satisfying than traditional software development because it is inherently more visual and most importantly, because the things that you create can be shared with others!

Skills

I can perform a number of web development tasks ranging from graphic design to web programming.

Design, layout, and navigation

I can do the site design, layout, and navigation, making web sites that are both attractive and easy to navigate.

Tools:

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • CSS

Graphic design

I can also do the creative part, conceptualizing and creating custom graphics and illustrations. Depending upon the look of the site, I can create both raster and vector oriented artwork.

Tools:

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Autodesk 3ds Max

Javascript

Coming from a programming background, I am skilled at writing Javascript that is very structured and object-oriented. This makes the script easier to maintain as web sites invariably expand and change. Most of my Javascript work deals with user interface programming, but I have used Javascript to program simulation logic and have even created web based video games!

Tools:

  • Web Browser and debugger (Chrome, Firefox, IE)
  • JQuery

Portfolio

Below are some examples of my work (and play)!

Title:Time Trafficker
URL:http://www.timetrafficker.com
Description: This web site was created as a showcase and sales site for vintage 1960s and 1970s era wristwatches, especially LED models. I also did all of the photography.
Features:

  • Sprite animation of logo and header
  • Image galleries using thumbnails, lightboxes, and an interactive magnifying glass
  • Watch movement gallery features close-up hyper-resolution zoomable images using Microsoft's Seadragon technology

Title:Hypercosm Web Site
URL:http://www.hypercosm.com
Description: This is the web site for the 3D simulation company that I founded. I created the first three versions of the company web site by myself.
Features:

  • A simulation gallery containing of dozens of Hypercosm 3D simulations
  • Online store permits electronic purchasing and downloading
  • Download a handful of free software packages and documentation

Title:Budget Blaster
URL:http://www.stopwalker.org
Description: This is an experiment in (1) creating a completely web based video game in Javascript and (2) using a video game as a means of social / political expression.
Features:

  • 100% Javascript, no Flash
  • Sprite animation, three "levels" and scoring
  • Integrated informational / educational content
  • Parallax scrolling pseudo 3D background

Title:MicroSherlock
URL:http://www.microsherlock.com
Description: This is a web site for kids (and adults) which is intended to inspire an interest in science and the micro world through high resolution micro photographs of ordinary objects around the house.
Features:

  • High r esolution zoomable images using Microsoft's Seadragon technology
  • Macro photography of everyday objects

Title:Abe-n-doren.com
URL:http://www.abe-n-doren.com
Description: This is a home page for my wife and I. We use it to post photographs of events and friends in our lives.
Features:

  • Photograph galleries of our famous Halloween parties created using JAlbum
  • Doren's delicious cookbook
  • Abe's amazing aurora and other astro photographs