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Offline anchorageweather

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Added mouseover description
« on: June 13, 2007, 10:45:59 PM »
I was wondering if I might get some feedback regarding the recent "mouseover description" I added to my weathercam:

http://eetee.us/station/webcam/webcam.php

I'm wondering if visitors will find it cool or annoying?!?



Also,  I got the timelapse video working decently.  Any feedback regarding that would be great as well (I don't think I can upload more pictures per hour to WU right now - too much bandwidth and camera wear.
South of the Tracks, Anchorage, KY

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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2007, 01:47:32 AM »
I like it! It makes the image more interesting to someone like myself that's not familiar with your location.
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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2007, 02:11:51 PM »
What I really like about your site is being understated. While the mouse-over gives valuable information, the relatively large white background is quite stark. Just My Opinion.

George

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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2007, 02:47:17 PM »
Quote from: "George Richardson"
What I really like about your site is being understated. While the mouse-over gives valuable information, the relatively large white background is quite stark. Just My Opinion.

George



Hmmmm.... yes I agree - I was running into a unique problem when I made up the font.  Since the labels are static but the photo constantly change; it was difficult to find a font that was readable at all times of day/night.  The outline helps make the labels more readable when the images change.  I think I can reduce the background and see if that helps.
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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2007, 08:04:17 PM »
Quote from: "George Richardson"
What I really like about your site is being understated. While the mouse-over gives valuable information, the relatively large white background is quite stark. Just My Opinion.

George


Took your advice....inverted the colors and reduced the background:

http://eetee.us/station/webcam/webcam.php

The font matches the picture title now as well.
South of the Tracks, Anchorage, KY

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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2007, 09:12:54 PM »
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Took your advice....inverted the colors and reduced the background:

http://eetee.us/station/webcam/webcam.php

The font matches the picture title now as well.

Much, much better!
John Slama
Palm Springs, California
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Re: Added mouseover description
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2007, 08:21:39 AM »
I really like the labels, they add a lot.  The pic is interesting without them because of the great view, but having some location identifiers makes it special.  Good job!
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