Requesting feedback on the new Animated Drive Chart
Okay, after much hair-pulling, the Animated Drive Chart is finally ready. Well, almost. I need some feedback first.
I’ve used the highlight of last year’s season: the UT-LSU game. These will look almost identical to the last one I posted, but under the hood, they’re completely different. The new one is 98% XML and ActionScript, the impact of which is that while the first one took several months to make, the next one should take maybe ten minutes. Shorter, once I get the artwork for each team done.
Please, please, pretty please give me some feedback on how it’s looking on your computer and what you’d like to see different. The original is 1200 pixels by 583 pixels because, well, because the math was easier, but I’m trying to figure out the best size at which to post it. It looks best at full size on my 19″ screen, but is too big if I’m viewing it on a 17″ screen. So . . . go have a look and then come back here to leave some comments, if you would. If my buddies in the CFB blogosphere would ask their readers for feedback as well, I’d appreciate it.
- What size screen and screen resolution are you using and how does it look?
- What browser and what version are you using and how does it look?
- What version Flash player do you have installed and how much of a hassle is it to download the latest version?
- Do you think the Fumbles and Interceptions areas on the scoreboard should be bigger?
- I know that buttons to stop and start the thing will be common requests, but I’d like to know how important they would be, as they’re giving me fits.
- Any other comments, suggestions?
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
UPDATE: To determine which version of Flash player you have, right click above the drive chart and follow the option to “About Flash player . . . .”
July 14th, 2006 at 9:24 am
I have a 21″ monitor, resolution 1280×960. I use Firefox and the
browser window is abour 2/3 the width of the screen.
The first chart was OK. I could use the scroll bar to center it
left-to-right in my screen, and even though a little of the end
zones were out of range, the chart looked good. The big chart was
too big. The small chart was fine, but I would prefer the first
one since the text was a little easier to read.
I’m not sure how to find the Flash version I’m using, but I have
been able to view content without being asked to upgrade for
awhile, so I’m probably within 1 rev of the current version.
I enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work.
Wes
Class of ‘89, ‘92
Greensboro, NC
July 14th, 2006 at 9:48 am
Windows XP with 1024×768 resolution on a 19in monitor running Firefox maximized to fit the screen:
The small charts looked good. The full chart showed from left end zone to about the right 20 yard line. I preferred the larger version, as Wes said, it is easier to read, plus it is nice to see the entire game in one chart.
July 16th, 2006 at 6:01 pm
I dont get it. What’s the point of this?
July 16th, 2006 at 9:06 pm
C, what do you see when you click on the “Animated Drive Chart” link?
Joel
July 16th, 2006 at 9:26 pm
an animated drive chart
July 16th, 2006 at 9:34 pm
Ahhhh. Some only see a white box if they don’t have the right version of the Flash player installed. If you actually saw it and the question is still what’s the point, my answer is that I plan to post these after each game this year to give a visual representation of what happened during the game. I think it brings some things into perspective better than just words.
You don’t like it?