Flash Animation

Flash technology has become a popular method for adding animation and interactivity to web pages. Flash is commonly used to create animation, advertisements, various web page components, to integrate video into web pages, and more recently, to develop rich Internet applications.

Although Flash web sites are exactly what they say; “Flashy,” I strongly discourage having a complete website designed in Flash. The reasons for my discouragement are that: 1) they really increase the home page load time making your user wait; 2) music and sound files increase the file size, take time to download and can even annoy your user; 3) search engines cannot index pages, images and graphics; 4) updating your site can be a nightmare; and last, but not least; 5) it will cost you more to have a Flash site created. However, using a little Flash in strategic areas of your website can enrich your user’s experience when they visit your site. “Click Here for example.” (Will require the Adobe Flash Player. See below to install.)

Gif Animation

Gif animations are small image frame-by-frame animations that should be used sparingly on websites. Some animated buttons use gif animations to add dynamic effects when the user rolls over, or places their cursor over your web page buttons. Our little mouse in the box at the top of this page is an example of gif animation.

flash animation rates

Flash animation services require a down payment.

$60.00 per hour - ($60.00 minimal set-up)

• Dynamic websites elements.
• Advertisements.
• Animated characters.

gif animation rates

$35.00 per hour - ($35.00 minimal set-up)

• Dynamic buttons.
• Small animations.

We do not create flash or gif animations that have:

• Anything regarding controversial subject matter.
• Anything related to illegal practices.

All assignments are treated individually and with the utmost confidentially. No job is ever considered too big, or too small!

Our rates are market competitive and tailored to individual clients and their projects. Please note that when indicated the ‘set-up fee’ includes the first hour of work and is the base rate charged for a particular service. If help is required on a regular basis we also offer monthly retainer options at an agreed upon rate.

The turnaround on small orders is usually within a day or two. Large jobs take longer. Work is accepted by e-mail, post, fax, digital audio recording, or if you live in the vicinity of our office you can drop off the work. Completed work will be delivered via e-mail, or posted in the “Client Access Area” to be downloaded. Clients will be given a password to access their download page in the Client Access Area. Extra charges apply to cover costs of processing and shipping of CDs or DVDs , hard copy, or Thumb Drives by regular mail.

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