New layout for editing page!

This is my new layout for editing page.. [Click to enlarge]

I replace the old slider design with this one after i didn't managed to adjust the value of saturation, hue and contrast.

With this design, users just need to enter the value in the box provided or tick/untick the checker boxes on the side to edit their images.

This page are using ActionScript 2.0 for editing the image values.

Consultation

I am done with saving the image in the server by using the code of

$filename = "images/mtf_". mktime(). ".jpg";

the filename is a variable

images is the folder where the pictures will be save

mtf is the starting of file name

mktime is the time stamp use to name the file

.jpg is the file format

but the problem is how to make it fully functional in my Flash application. I managed to get the image freeze when user click on capture button. But i got the problem on how to unfreeze it when user want to retake their photo. With the help of Mr. Hafiz, i managed to unfreeze the image using this code :

public function captureImage(e:MouseEvent):void {

//snd.play();

captureon = !captureon;

if (!captureon) {

addChild(bitmap);

} else {

removeChild(bitmap);

}

bitmapData.draw(webcam);

then, when users are happy with their image and click continue, their image will be save in my server and they will continue to the next stage.

Save & Load

During the tutorial session in KLCC last Saturday, me with the help of my friend have build a prototype for save and load function. We managed to load the picture when we use the fixed name of the file. But after we changed the name into variable, the image can't be load anymore.

php file for saving the image according to the variable name.

This is how it will work

The image supposed to be load on the black box. I'm still trying to transfer the source code from this prototype to my application. It take time because I need to separate this code into 2 different pages

share.swf ------> email.swf

This is the simplest page in my appliication. I just need to linking this page to another .swf and another site.

To link to email page

This is the linking between these two pages.

This page will be linking to email page or Facebook site.

For Facebook, it will directed to the site.

For email, user need to fill in the requirement on that page and send it as an email.

edit.fla + edit.as = edit.swf

This is my 3rd page, editing and the image showed what i have done for this page. Click images to enlarge.

The upper code is to rename the slider and the bottom one is to edit brightness value.

The value for hue, saturation and contrast is static. I still in the process of figuring out on how to change the value constantly with the slider value.

The example of the page:

The value for saturation, hue and contrast is still not working. The slider design also has not been finalized yet.

Efek.fla and efek.as

This is the source code for my main page. Here is the explanation for the code :

This is the code for me to import the external file to this page. Some of the thing that I imported is camera and the effect on the webcam images.

This is to call camera and freeze the image on stage after user pressed the capture button.

This part is to save the image in specific format and folder.

Here is the video on how this page works :

User will pose in front of the camera and snap the picture by clicking on the red button. They will reclick on the button to re-capture the image. Click continue to go to next page after the user is satisfied with the image.

Live Update @ KLCC

1. Arriving KLCC for PHP tutorial session. [11.17am]

2.Currently, I'm waiting for my friend to assist me in .php n server/database stuff. [12.08pm]

3. Yeay, finally they are in KLCC..but still need to wait [12.29pm]

4. Ok, i can see them now :) [12.47pm)

5. Briefing about my project. They want to know more and fully understand my system [01.11pm]

6. Tutorial started with checking on my localhost..seems like we cant load anything from http://localhost..mybe problem with the WampServer that has been installed before [01.32pm]

Problem troubleshooting by Mr. Amin Yuddin

7. Uninstall and reinstall WampServer on my system..but the same problem still occurred [01.37pm]

8. Problem solved! Mr. Amin (my tutor) found out that my port for localhost is clash with Skype..so, need to use http://localhost:8080 [01.43pm]

9. We try to load my application on local server.. Resolution of 1024 x 768 seems to be too big for web page. Mr. Amin advice me to resize my screen design for user friendliness purpose. User need to scroll down in my current design size in order to see the whole information provided and it is really disturbing. [02.09pm]

Mr. Amin Yuddin reviewing on my screen layout

10. Try and error - editing capture and save button [02.23pm]

11. Got prob with bitmap data. It overlay with webcam images..but will skip this problem first coz we want to focus on php for today. [02.48pm]

12. Trying to load the image using php. So, we need to integrate the php & AS script. [2.50pm]

13. Managed to create a new file with captured and save button. To load images, we use movieclip and load the images on it. [3.47pm]

14. Successfully called movie clip on stage. But still figure out on how to load the image on movie clip. [4.05pm]

15. Managed to call the image on stage using fix file name. Need to configure how to make it random/changing file name [4.26pm]

16. Managed to use PHP Get function; which is calling the image using fixed name.. But need to have test.jpg as the output of filename (value). [4.38pm]

17. Still trying on getting value of PHP Get Function. The value of Filename is undefined. Need to get it right (test.jpg has been assigned) [5.05pm]

After 7 hours spent in Starbuck KLCC :)

18. Able to create object on flash. The value now is recognizable. Now, will try to use PHP Post function; filename as variable. Flash file will be post in PHP. [7.54pm]

19. Still trying on call the image using PHP Post. The image now is able to capture and save in their variable name (file name : mtf_datetime mtf_2404111956) [8.27pm]

20. We are getting tired. Decided to dismiss today's session and continue the session next time (the date and time has not been decided yet).Thx to Mr. Amin n his GF..will keep contacting them online :) [9.13pm]

After all try and error process for nearly 10 hours, this is some collection of the image that has been save from the process. Click image to enlarge.

02.23pm to 09.13pm :)

Buying Web Hosting

I am trying to buy a web hosting now because i want to get it ready earlier - to avoid the problems later on. And this is the buying process :

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The advance plan that I want is already sold out :(

So, I check for another plan and found out that all the plan in this package are sold out. Because of this company is still new, so I assumed that this package is still in their plan. Later, I figured out about "Premium Web Hosting" package.

They got 2 plans in this package. So, i aim for Gold package which comes with 1GB space and 25GB bandwidth.

I'm trying to register mytweetface.com as my official website for this project. Unfortunately, the name has been taken.

So, I'm trying different name, mytweetfacemmu.com and it is available. Because of domain name is not come with this plan, i need to pay RM29 for it.

I then need to choose the billing cycle of the product. They got :

Monthly - RM7

3 Month - RM20

6 Month - RM40

1 Year - RM70

2 Years - RM130

They also provided free DNS, Email and also ID protection.

And this is my bill. But before i pay, i do consult with my friend.

My friend suggested that maybe i should buy this later. Maybe the advance plan will be available soon. Now, i just need to focus on my application and run the test on localhost. When everything is settle, then it is time for me to buy the webhosting and start to work with Facebook. So, i consider my friend's advice and decided to buy this later :)

Scripting

I have started to seriously focus on script writing. And this is the example how i do it..

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I have two screen that has been joined together.

1st screen has been use to show my reference, source code and also web search.

Then i will combined the sources that i have in screen 2 with my existing code. I'm using this screen to design and do scripting.

This is the example of my 2nd page code, capturing function. :)

Work Station

Comfortability in work station will give a big impact in your work quality. So, to make sure i am comfortable with my station, to get the best vision/sight and details and my design, this is how my work station looks like.

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my workstation - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, headphone and a teddy bear as my project tester :P

the connection for extended displays

:)

1 screen to browse internet, another 1 for working - designing, edit coding & etc

I am happy with this arrangement coz a big monitor helps me see the code more clearly. Other than that i can compare the display color between LCD & LED monitor. So, i can choose the best color that suite these monitors, considering that my user will use this type of monitor too.

Web Hosting

I have done few survey about hosting plans and I stucked with this 2 plan from NetKL Network and iHosterZ.. [Click image to enlarge]

NetKL Network

i'm interested with their mySilver package.

RM60 yearly with 400MB web space and 7000MB bandwidth.

iHosterZ

I'm interested with their Advanced Plan..RM70/year with 1000MB webspace and 10000MB bandwidth. but my friend also suggested me to sign up for basic plan, RM15 per year and RM29 for lifetime domain which make it RM44. Basic plan provide 100MB web space with 1000MB bandwidth.

So, my question here..

1. Is it 100MB space is enough for this project?

2. iHosterZ advance plan looks more interesting than NetKL Network's MySilver..but r they stable and reliable?

3. Should i just go for NetKL Network as Mr. Hafiz suggested that to me?

What do u guys think?

WampServer

Since I lost my wamp installer that i'm using during internship, I need to download it again from their website. Later, I found their latest version release (Wampserver2) and decided to download it. this is the features of Wampserver2 :

What is WampServer?

WampServer is an open source project, free to use (GPL licence). It is stands for Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Phyton).

WAMP is a form of mini-server that can run on almost any Windows Operating System. WAMP includes Apache 2, PHP 5 (SMTP ports are disabled), and MySQL (phpMyAdmin and SQLitemanager are installed to manage your databases) preinstalled.

Read more: http://www.tech-faq.com/wampserver.html

Consultation wt Mr. Hafiz Part 2 n 3

Since we finished with Crit 1 for FYP2, i'm starting to work on my final project..Due to all the problems that i have encountered, i deciding to start all my work from scratch..

After finished with my screen design, i do consulted with Mr. Hafiz on Tuesday class. He approved my design and helped me in linking my .swf files. I have problem in linking files using ActionScript 3.0 coz i'm still not used to it. Due to time limitability, we continue my consultation session on Wednesday.

I still facing the problem with linking the page. Mr. Hafiz help me to settle the problem after trying several method. We have done attempts with several method coz my "efek.swf" got some problem that unable it from linking with previous page using usual method.

Other than linking problem, I also consulted about the save and load function with him. As i was told before, i need to use online server for this project. So, Mr. Hafiz have suggest me to buy the web hosting at netkl for their cheap price and stable server. As for the test before upload it online, I will us wampserver as my database for localhost.

I am planning to finish everything with ActionScript 3.0 by this week and move on to .php and online hosting for the nextweek. I need to start to work fast as the time is really limited now.

p/s May Allah bless us and give us success :)

Effects!

After days playing with AS3.0 script for changing effects, i then have decided to choose my final effect. There are 30 effects will applied in my application. These effect will be applied on the 2nd page on my apps.

This is the effects.. (Click to enlarge)

1. Normal

2. Left mirror

3. Right mirror

4. Top mirror

5. Quad mirror

6. Ghost

7. Trail

8. Bulge

9. Fish eye

10. Fish bowl

11. Dent

12. Squeeze

13. Water

14. Fire

15. Halftone

16. Monochrome

17. Sepia

18. Rainbow

19. X-Ray

20. Warhol

21. Glow

22. Divide

23. Film Strip

24. Bottom mirror

25. Inverse mirror

26. Upside Down

27. Snow

28. Steam

29. Swarm

30. ASCII

Is it too much for applying 30 effects in my apps? What do u think?

Brand-NEW Layout!

Finally, the new layouts are done. It is more simple than my previous layout. In this layout, there are 2 or 3 pages from my previous design that has been combined into 1 page.

Lets go through my layout design page by page.. (Click on the picture to enlarge)

Page 1 : Introduction page

This page is to provide basic information/description to user about my application.

Page 2 : Snap your face

This page providing information to user about the instruction.

User may click on their image to change the effect. The image will appears in black box.

Click the red button to capture their image and re-click to re-capture.

Their image will be save in the server and load in the next page.

*On my previous design, I have different pages for T&C, instruction, capturing page and decision. I decided to combine all the elements into 1 page after considered about user-friendliness and simplicity.

Page 3 : Edit your face

User may adjust the level of the elements to edit their photo.

They also can go back to previous page if they want to recapture their photo.

Page 4 : Share your face

User may choose either to email or post on Facebook.

For email, i will using SMTP server, for Facebook, i will using Facebook apps.

User also can decide to retake their photo or exit from application without sharing.

For those who choose to email, they will proceed to next page.

For those who choose to share on Facebook, they will redirect to FB Apps. They may need to log in their account.

Page 5 : Email

User need to enter the required information and send the email.

They can go back to previous page to re-choose the method of sharing or exit without sharing.

*This application is built in Adobe Flash using ActionScript 3.0..and I think i need help in .php and also server setup..not to forget SMTP server..

I hope to hear some comments/opinion from lecturers and friends about the layout for me to improvise it. Thx in advance. =)

New Look!

After encountered problems with software and some personal problems, i ended up in stress. But to make sure everything done on time, I'm trying my best to think about the project. Because of too many things in mind, i decided to restart everything all over again and i manage to get a better idea for my project. The idea is i want to simplify the function, reduce the page count and make my apps to look more interesting. I will explain about my new ideation in the next post.

The preview of new look :

Path to final

After done with Crit 1, I have tried to work again with all my trials file. I'm choosing to work with the effect file first. I need to resize it and redesign the screen up to my theme. Other than that, I need to combine this file with the function of capture and save. While trying to edit the effect file for days, my Adobe software start to keep on crash and finally, they are corrupted..And now, i need to re-install my Adobe Creative Suite and continue my work.. I hope i am able to finish all the work on time. :)

Dear friends, let pray for our success =)

Layout | Screen Design

This is my final layout. To maintain the simplicity and the theme, i am using just a simple vector graphic and black/white as my theme.

So, lets go through the design :

T&C page..the content will be finalize soon..

Instruction page..Click proceed to continue..

Capturing image page..Your image will be appear in the box.

Click on the image to change the effect.

Click on red button to capture your image.

Pls leave some comment. I will try my best to improvise my layout design / works :)