Graphic Design

I just began prototyping graphics for a Cincinnati-based construction company.

• © Brian Schmitz, 2009

Website Design and Development

I recently began a creative website project for a local PR firm. These prototypes were used in molding the developed model. Click either website design to see the evolved test website.

• © Brian Schmitz, 2009

FAQ

1. What are HDFX?

Back to Top

2. What is an HTML email?

If you see something other than text - actually inside an email message, it's HTML-driven. It's confusing to expain how attaching images is different. That programming often copies the image as HTML, directly into an email now - such as the case in hotmail or other free internet service provider email applications.

The bottom line is, if there's attractive text, or any images appearing inside the message, it's because of HTML. Plain old attachments are just files, which rest along side the email message.

Back to Top

3. What's a Podcast?

Allow me to clarify the definition of a podcast: an electronic broadcast seen or heard over the web.

This transmission can take place in a number of production methods. If you want to see a youtube podcast, what do you do first?

Exactly! Go to your computer and hit the surf... YouTube style! My MP3 player is a perfect example of a CUSTOM podcast.

Back to Top

4. What's the difference between a Podcast and a Webinar?

Webinar: any live sharing of monitors, web-cams, or audio.

While a podcast is usually pre-recorded, webinars might contain live broadcasting or share a live transmission through a virtual network. VPN or remote-desktop is essentially a 1-on-1 Webinar. Skype, GoToMeeting, AdobeCONNECT - they all allow for simultaneous transmission of more than one feed.

Back to Top

5. Why doesn't the cable company's HD Video fit normally on my HDTV screen?

If you want a real answer, just click this Google link to read the top search result about 1080i vs. 720p.

Back to Top

Listen to briTunes music in my MP3 player at www.brianschmitz.info/mp3player.

bri - solstice

I have released three new songs which will be a part of my third album, solstice. Click the album cover to experience solstice by Brian Schmitz.

NOTE: Flash Player Required

Back to Top

Website graphics are purely about visual communication, but good interactive design is about calculating human factors.

Recently, I compiled research from various sources about the increasing number of website hosting companies. For a detailed career history of Brian Schmitz, click the Resume button below.

Back to Top

Proper code, kickin' graphics and modern usability combine to create my uniquely modern websites. Any website built by Brian Schmitz is founded upon SEO, forward/backward compliance, cross-browser concerns and dynamic programming for maintenance purposes. I produce 508 accessible, W3C compliant, CSS and XHMTL in ASP or PHP using div or table structures.

Multimedia:

• BlackBerry Programs
• DVD and Blu-Ray
• HDTV Input for LCD or Plasma Screens
• iPhone
• Motorola
• Other Devices

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):

SEO is what I do for fun! Google and Yahoo recognize a website built by Brian Schmitz, validated and keyword-savvy as can be. Back in 2007, www.brianschmitz.info was on page 38 in Google Search for "Brian Schmitz." Now, I am on page one! By engaging various link-building methods, I manage inexpensive and effective social networking campaigns via:

• Blogs
• Directory Listings
• Google Analytics
• Link Trading
• META Identification
• Proper HTML
• Satellite Sites
• * Pay-Per-Click and Google AdWords Membership (Optional)

Brian Schmitz History:

Just in case you are still reading...

My entire life I have felt strongly that I must build my ideas.

For the past 5 years I've been producing websites through freelance contracts. I started building websites in 1999 by taking a Digital Design course. Attending Ohio University, I earned a B.S. in Graphic Design with a Fine Arts minor.

Since then, I have expanded my website knowledge with assistance from textbooks, online tutorials, and from other developer forums.

"Animals do not see in order that they may have sight, but they have sight that they may see."

• Aristotle

"The more you know, the more you see."

• Aldous Huxley

Back to Top