From Wireless to Web
- presented with 3 choices from the first menu, wireless to web, the fifth estate and changing images
- each section starts with introductory text and a video of a media academic introducing us to the topic
- this video is Flash based, and is incorporated into the site. the video doesn’t load in a separate window. a video icon appears wherever video content is available and is an easy way to locate such video. however the slider which would normally let you move freely through the video doesn’t work. also there isn’t a separate sound control
- it makes extensive use of such video, with constant use of video helping to bring the narrative of the project together and provide voice
- along with video, the site is rich in images and photos, giving the appropriate look and feel to each era as we progress through time
- Flash animation transitions bind the site together, creating a consistent look and feel
- additional information on images is hidden to try and prevent clutter with an (i) symbol
- uses various navigation formats, but is consistent in each area. However it is confusing how for example the timeline moves from the bottom of the screen to the top
- it’s always possible to access the main menu through a drop-down button called ‘Site Menu’
- the sub sections of each section are presented in chronological order, however sometimes they are listed by year and sometimes name
- each sub section allows you to read more with an additional navigation area appearing on the left, the sheer amount of content it is a little daunting at first
