Hello film fans,
As has been mentioned before many times on the forums, we are in the process of a redesign. At this time I would like to announce the official design team and give you an update on our status. Check back here every so often to get an idea of how things are progressing.
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Redesign - Where are we?
Design: 90%
Graphics: 70%
Coding: 60%
Conversion: 5%
Latest estimated "relaunch" date: Late January/Early Feb. 2003.
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Site features:
* A searchable, sortable film database. Over 250 films for inclusion!
* New info in the directory including parental rating,and staff review (i.e. 8.8 out of 10), and members review
* Director profiles available from the films, and links from director profiles back to their films.
* Members only section with exclusive content, ability to have your own links to your own sites, news about your projects, a members only discussion area, the ability to rate films (user reviews), a newsletter, CDs with films on them, announcement and co-ordination of film festivals, etc.
* Custom graphics for a great new look
* Streamlined interface to get the info and resources you need more easily
* "Featured film" and "Featured Director" side bars on the main page to get exposure to your films
* All the old features you know and love, including articles, links to resources, the forum, chat, contests, etc.
* New film catagories: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music Video, War, Horror
* New Parental Rating: Everyone, Young Teen, Teen, Mature
Who is working on the new site:
* Jason Rowoldt - site design, co-ordination, content
* Jay Silver - design, graphics
* Mike Yacullo - coding, databases
* Nick Maniatis - Film Directory
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Update! An older screenshot (this has been changed somewhat)
Screenshot:
Keep tuned for more updates in coming weeks, including screenshots, new graphics and logos, and more!
As has been mentioned before many times on the forums, we are in the process of a redesign. At this time I would like to announce the official design team and give you an update on our status. Check back here every so often to get an idea of how things are progressing.
===============
Redesign - Where are we?
Design: 90%
Graphics: 70%
Coding: 60%
Conversion: 5%
Latest estimated "relaunch" date: Late January/Early Feb. 2003.
======================================
Site features:
* A searchable, sortable film database. Over 250 films for inclusion!
* New info in the directory including parental rating,and staff review (i.e. 8.8 out of 10), and members review
* Director profiles available from the films, and links from director profiles back to their films.
* Members only section with exclusive content, ability to have your own links to your own sites, news about your projects, a members only discussion area, the ability to rate films (user reviews), a newsletter, CDs with films on them, announcement and co-ordination of film festivals, etc.
* Custom graphics for a great new look
* Streamlined interface to get the info and resources you need more easily
* "Featured film" and "Featured Director" side bars on the main page to get exposure to your films
* All the old features you know and love, including articles, links to resources, the forum, chat, contests, etc.
* New film catagories: Drama, Action, Comedy, Music Video, War, Horror
* New Parental Rating: Everyone, Young Teen, Teen, Mature
Who is working on the new site:
* Jason Rowoldt - site design, co-ordination, content
* Jay Silver - design, graphics
* Mike Yacullo - coding, databases
* Nick Maniatis - Film Directory
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Update! An older screenshot (this has been changed somewhat)
Screenshot:
Keep tuned for more updates in coming weeks, including screenshots, new graphics and logos, and more!
