CRLDesigns.net Website page updated
The website page for CRLDesigns.net has been updated. It now features an interactive gallery of projects completed. You can click on any of the smaller images to enlarge and flip them over to read a short description about the site design. There are better instructions on the page itself for anyone that may have difficulty navigating the images. This page page will be constantly updated with new projects as they become “live” sites. We have about four website designs in progress now that will be added shortly. Also this page will be updated soon to show what features are standard and what services we provide in our designs. In the meantime if you would like a quote on a new project, or need maintenance to your existing site please Contact Us. The estimates are always free and we would love to hear from you with comments or suggestions, the prices are always affordable and you’ll receive fast, friendly service everytime.
CRLDesigns.net’s New Facebook Page
Posted by Raymond in Blog Updates & News on October 11, 2011
If you have a Facebook account please check out our new Facebook page. You will be able to keep up with updates and news much easier and also specials that we may have from time to time. Click here to find us on Facebook and make sure to click the “like” button to keep up with the action. Also feel free to comment or ask questions about any project that you might need help with. Thanks.
CRLDesigns.net in the News——well——sorta
Some of my more recent work was just on the WTOC channel 11 News out of Savannah, Georgia. You can see one of my logos that I did for them in the still shot on the player below. It didn’t of course mention me directly, but it was still nice to see some of my designs and hard work on TV.
I was first contacted about setting up a website for The Old Freeman Family Farm which can be found here. Once discussions were started about website design and setup, that led into talks of the Farm needing a logo. So with input from the owners about what features they would like to have on the logo I set to work designing one for them. After some small revisions we settled on two versions of the logo; one a color version for internet usage like their Facebook Page and the main header image on their website, and the other a simpler version for signs, shirts and printable objects. Both logos can be viewed in my gallery here. Then the real work began. They needed someone to design and layout their corn maze, hopefully one of the big draws for the farm. Having experience with GPS equipment I volunteered for the task and set to work again. I had never done anything of this scope before, but two weeks of afternoon work in the 100 degree July heat later, it was finally done and turned out great. The complete article about the corn maze layout can be found in my blog here. Below is the video from the News Channel and here is the link to the news article where you can read more about the Farm. Make sure to visit their website to find out hours of operation, attractions and directions. And as always, if you see something you like or want us to help you with your project leave a comment below or use the contact form to get in touch with us. Thanks for checking us out!
(Update: 10-19-2011, the news channel is no longer hosting the video, I will try to get another copy and add it back, sorry.)
Corn Maze Design for the Old Freeman Family Farm
Corn Maze and Layout
I was hired to design the website for The Old Freeman Family Farm (which can be found @ www.andersonfreemanfarm.com). This led into a discussion about how they were going to make their corn maze for this year’s Grand Opening. I quickly volunteered and set to work with the design. I first had to GPS the limits of the field they were planning to use, so I would know my stopping point. Once I obtained that I then set to work using AutoCAD to design the layout for this year’s maze. Their wanted to incorporate the name of the farm and the windmill that was a big topic on the farm, it had a lot of history with the family. Once the design was complete I was able to borrow a mapping grade GPS unit from Wesley Parker, an engineering friend that owns and operates Parker Engineering in Statesboro, Georgia. With this unit I was able to lay out the design in a couple of afternoons and the team at the farm stayed close behind cutting out the pattern. The project turned out great, especially for a first time for everyone, and I wish them much success with their new venture. If you have any desire for such a project just contact us.
Website Design for TheJunctionTimes.com
I was brought in to help out with a new web design job recently. It’s a massive Entertainment Site which has concert listing, special VIP tickets, articles and interviews.
The Junction Times.com
Check the site out and buy a subscription today. And if you see something you like or need help with your own website design please feel free to contact me today.
Cottage Design using 3DS Max Design & AutoCAD Architecture
I was recently contacted to sketch up a fully 3D model of a two story cottage. Provided with the base CAD file showing the floorplan layout, I quickly created the 3D shell and added some AEC content using AutoCAD Architecture. The program provides tool to make wall, window and door create a breeze. I then used the file link option in 3D Studio Max Design to link the model into the software. This allows me to make changes to the model that the owner might want in AutoCAD and then reload the file using the link option in 3DS Max to reflect the changes. This method doesn’t affect lighting or materials, so I don’t have to go back through the process of reassigning materials, etc.
Two Story Cottage
Ubuntu 10.10 installation
Posted by Raymond in Software, Uncategorized on December 21, 2010
I decided to see what all the fuss was about Linux this past week. No one that I personally know runs it and being as big into computers as I am, I found it strange how the thought had never even crossed my mind to install and try it out. I’ve been a windows user since the early 90′s and only briefly had run-ins with Macs in some computer labs in college.
Don’t ask me how I decided on Ubuntu, there are many distributions of Linux but I settled on this one because they just had a new release and I really liked the name of it, (crazy I know, but the truth).
CRLDesigns.net Forums
Posted by Raymond in Blog Updates & News on October 15, 2010
If you aren’t aware there is a dedicated forum setup for the website. It’s available to discuss projects, troubleshoot issues with software or just to chat and have a good time. Join up today and start posting. Share your recent projects or something you’d like to start on soon. I’ve added some new features and will be adding lots more soon. If you see something you want added just make the request. I’ve got several setup already for different software packages; E-on’s Vue, Autodesk Maya, etc. Post pictures or youtube videos of your work, or just try to make new contacts. Let me know your thoughts. http://crldesigns.net/forum Enjoy!!
Meebo Bar Buttons Missing: Solution
Posted by Raymond in Computer service and repair on October 4, 2010
I noticed about a week ago that all the buttons on my Meebo bar for this blog and my website were missing. It still had the share button, but every other option was now missing. I started googling for a reason trying to find others that were having the same problems but either this is something relatively new, or mine was the only one suffering from this. I went through all the settings on the control panel on Meebo’s site and still could not come up with a solution. Finally I went to look at the code that you are supposed to add to your site, and what do you know, it is now different than that which I added to my site around two months ago. I edited my html file with the new code from Meebo’s site and taaa-daaa it’s all back to working. But how do I get the wordpress Blog back up and running correctly. You have to go back into your account on meebo’s site, navigate to tools>integration wizard>then choose your blog and download and update your plugin. Then it will be current and you buttons will work and be added back.
Maybe I missed the memo on why the change or that you needed to update your old code, but that’s what fixed mine and it’s back to working. Hope this helps you if you are scratching your head wondering where you buttons on your meebo bar disappeared to. Here’s the link to Meebo’s site.
Any questions or comments are always welcome.
Autodesk Maya animated logo
Animated a quick logo using Autodesk Maya 2011. The powerful software makes it extremely easy to make complex effects. This was the first attempt at using particles and it turned out really well.