Rodriguez Studios "The Blog"

A Brand New Beginning, Not the End.

2009-08-04T09:37:00.001-07:00

If anyone has been to my website recently, there has been a change. Yes a big change because it's completely new. The flash site is still there but now it's completely made in photoshop, xhtml, and some flash content s. This change would bring me a more spectrum of a wider audience regardless of internet connection speeds. According to a recent study, dial up is still in business because of the recession.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-02-16-dial-up_N.htm#uslPageReturn

Although it's merely 9% and most users are still in areas where broadband isn't available. If you are interested in a flash website, I will do it for you. No doubts but keep in mind of the audience that you might want to reach out to.

I have opened a semi-mini store on my visual portfolio. The logos, Corporate Identity and some of my graphics designs are not for sale but if you are interested in my other work, let me know.

Maestro Ems Software Solutions

2009-07-23T10:55:00.001-07:00

This is the latest update from Rodriguez Studios which is very exciting for everyone. I'm working with a friend in building software for the EMS program at Georgia State Colleges and Universities. EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services so most colleges offer training for those who are interested in becoming paramedics. The project came through and in total we got two colleges are acquiring our services. Here is a brief overview on the product that we are building. It's called Maestro EMS Solutions. What it does, professors or faculty members can log student's progress and hours required by the administrators. Also it includes a grade book and a scheduler for each task or assignment required for the program. Each institution is different on how they implement their EMS programs so we made it easy to modify it to meet your needs. EMS Solutions is planning to market this product nationwide so your institution would have the necessary tools for this high demanding field. Let me know if you are interesting in purchasing it or if you have any further questions.

For additional and comprehensive information about Maestro EMS, join our facebook group. Website is coming very soon.

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=10479&post=45548&uid=104013366110#/group.php?gid=103382578996&ref=ts

Rodriguez Studios is now on Facebook and Myspace!

2009-05-30T19:12:00.001-07:00

Remember I mentioned before there isn't an excuse of not contacting because lack of communication options. Well, I'm right because now I'm providing more options than before. Check out my facebook group and myspace page. Both places include links to my other sites and graphic designs at your disposal. You're more than welcome to add me as a friend so we can chat or talk business.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=23205091&ref=name#/group.php?gid=104013366110&ref=ts

http://www.myspace.com/atlnycdude25

A new website

2009-04-23T13:30:00.001-07:00

Hello all! Long time, no see. Don't worry I haven't been able to write in a while because I had a lot on my plate lately. Yes school, customers, school did I mentioned customers. HA HA. But everyone has been on my mind so don't panic or sweat, I'm here. The first order of business is to inform everyone that I've a brand new website for a friend from high school. It's called One True Gospel it has my first flash video player that I built. It has some "Flash Components" but everything is made from scratch. This project have more multimedia content than most of my other projects so I hope it will bring ideas for your website that I might make it happen for you.

Other than that life has been productive but I'm still having fun, especially with my graphic designs. Wanna see them? Oh yeah, it's on facebook. So check it out! Well, see ya (for now ;-)

Contact Updates

2008-11-25T15:34:00.001-08:00

Summer is long gone and winter is almost here. Here at Rodriguez Studios, life is busy as usual. I would like to inform everyone about important information on ways of contacting me. The main website has a contact form which you can email me, alternatively it has an email if you are not comfortable filling out all of the information.

So without any further ado, here is additional information that you might find useful with detailed instructions.

Cell: 404-291-2594 (Same deal as above but voice messages goes directly to me)

Skype: Rodstudios (Customers who live outside of the United States or Canada or people who do not have long distance)

Yes I am officially introducing that I'm with Skype as one of the new ways in reaching me. Skype is a free piece of software that you can talk over the internet to a different for free. That's right free pc's – pc's calls no matter in the world. The sound quality is superb with a high speed connection. All you need is to go to skype.com, download the free software, get a good headset with a mic or speakers, and an internet connection.

The world is getting a lot easier and affordable in reaching me so there is no excuse. Happy Holidays!

An Update

2008-08-10T09:31:00.001-07:00

Summer is almost long and gone, sometimes I wonder how time really flies and it's back to school and work for most of us. I've working really hard on two re-designs for two clients and it's finished.

http://www.ksuccf.org

http://www.ksuwesley.org

It has a fresher and college look to it plus it's cleaner and more organized. The Wesley Foundation website is more dynamic because the parent's page is connected to MySql database. It has a photo gallery, the photos are retouched by me, and the drop down menu is designed by using Flash. When school starts, hopefully those websites will be updated frequently.

For the CCF web, I'm using strict xhtml prior to its predecessor of 100% flash. Somehow how I've managed it fit the entire screen so people of all monitors would have to do less scrolling. I should keep in mind that all monitors are not created equal.

Well I'll keep y'all posted!

Rodriguez Studios 1 year later

2008-06-26T08:40:00.001-07:00

SO I was thinking about the awesome things that happened a year ago when I officially launch my website to the entire world in offering my services. Now in 2008 it has been a great ride.

It has been rather slow but I'm enjoying the success that I've earned throughout this time. No regrets. My first goal is to graduate college within the next year and then off to bigger challenges.

As I begin the new year of work please keep me in mind through your praises and support, I will always be there for you.

Well thanks for a great year and looking forward of serving you for many years to come.

I’m still alive

2008-05-09T14:57:00.001-07:00

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Yes the title speaks for itself, no I haven't forgotten about anyone; I've just been extremely busy with everything. Now winter is long and gone I'm off for the summer with good grades as usual but the boasting will stop. Well not technically because I'm happy to announce that I Gabriel Louis Rodriguez is a senior at Kennesaw State University! I'll let everyone know when I'm going to march up to receive my diploma. Now in other news, my expertise is rapidly improving in photoshop. One of the websites that I am doing for a client will be in photoshop. In other words it's a redesign. The current Wesley Foundation website it's almost the same however I've temporally redesigned just a tad because I started to think about all monitors aren't created equally. The Wesley website wasn't properly fitting in old school monitors since I created the website in my wide screen laptop. Buttons were distorted and content were all over the place. I'm surprised nobody reported that issue to me but I've taken action. Now, not only it looks more organized, just the body of the website changes when the user click the button. Since in asp.net, developers are able to create Master Pages so I've taken that idea into xhtml. That is the best way to create fully functional and organized websites.

Take a look

http://www.ksuwesley.org

Also take a look at the redesign although it's not complete

http://wwww.ksuwesley.org/new_website

One of my other exciting news is that I've develop an asp.net application for one of my projects at school. Our group decided to become a fictional non profit organization that people can order care packages for other non profits. I would love to show you online so everyone can test drive the final product however due to that I don't have a Microsoft server but I'm providing screen shots so you can plan what kind of product that you want for your company. That's all folks but come back soon……

New Stuff

2008-02-25T13:27:00.001-08:00

February is almost over and I hope everyone is having a good new year. Now for some news. Starting I'll be able to keep in touch with everyone since I'm upgrading my phone services to Comcast. That means I can virtually talk to everyone in the entire U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and all of U.S. Territories. International folks don't sweat or panic; I'll be able to make calls regardless.

Have you ever wondered if you wanted an online form that sends to an email inbox or sends it to a database and if you or your customers lost the connection to your website and lose all of the information that they have entered? Problem is solved through Rodriguez Studios form designs. I can design complex forms that it automatically saved while you enter your stuff and it you can simply save it. Wanna test drive it yourself??

Go to:

http://www.rodriguezstudios.com/complexforms/

Do following steps:

•Enter fake data (You do not have to enter your real information unless you are interested )
•Hit the tab key to move to the next line and see the upper left hand corner

•Close your browser

•Go back to the link to see your stuff that is safely recovered.

1=Amazing huh?

The visitors of your website will be amazed and you can obtain more clients. This form will only work in flash but it can be embedded in a regular html website.

Happy New Year

2008-01-11T10:18:00.001-08:00

2008 is here. Time really flies especially when we stay busy. I'm back in school yet for another semester of hard work and trying to graduate. Speaking of graduation, I'm officially one credit of becoming a senior at Kennesaw State University. It's really exciting that my hard work and sweat will pay off soon. It turns out that I only need 34 credits till I graduate. However I'm really disappointed towards the CSIS department because they decided to make the majority of the courses meets once a week. That took a toll in choosing my classes because I'm taking two business courses and a computer class. I know that you are thinking that I should be blessed because I'm a business owner and I should know how to manage it well. It's true and I'm going to do my best but you know I'm a computer fanatic.

Rodriguez Studios is currently re-designing one of my client's website. It's actually my first design that I have ever done for anybody and believe me it's time for a face lift. It's kind of sad that I would have to take it down but I will save it, then some years down the road I will able to see my first success. I will post the link when it's completed.

My apologizes

2007-12-13T09:28:00.001-08:00

My sincere apologizes to everyone due to my lack of communication to all. After my last post my school work doubled which caused me not keep up with the latest news. However I’m proud to say that the semester has finished with spectacular grades especially in my web development class. As a result of I have the desire of continuing my learning of ASP.net development. Also I can develop e-commerce web applications but I’ll make sure that I tell my prospective client if there is something that I can’t do.

A big thank you to Dr. Meg Murray for helping me with my projects and class work. You are an inspiration to me to continue learning this great technology.

For my ASP.net class that I took, we had two projects that we had to do. One is an appointment scheduler for a fictitious salon and a web services project. I’m not going to explain in great detail here however there two points that I’m going to address here. One is I can sell a product that schedules appointments online so if you are a company that has customers that come by on a regular bases (salons, daycare, professors, etc) then I’m there for you. My second point is I don’t do web services (maybe in a couple of years from now). The reason that I’m telling you this is because I am providing you the opportunity took look at my reports online. It provides you with more information than I’m going to tell you in this blog. You must have adobe reader installed in your computer. For a free copy here is the link.

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Rodriguez Studios will be closed during Christmas day, the good news is before I join the festivities with my family and friends, I’ll be checking my email every opportune moment that I am available. New clients are free to contact me so we can converse. Rodriguez Studios will be open on New Years day. Hopefully I’ll post another blog before the end of year festivals.

Well that’s it for now hopefully, Happy Holidays to everyone!

An Update

2007-10-03T13:34:00.001-07:00

Good things are happening with Rodriguez Studios. One is now I offer technical support via online. That means if you are willing me to get into your system to check out what's going on and I will fix it online! So if you are in a different state or anywhere around the world, I am able to provide you assistance. All you need is your computer, internet connection, Windows Messenger account, and most importantly your permission. All I will need from is you to go to my website, click on the contact form, fill it out completely or email me to service@rodriguezstudios.com

Along with your Windows Live Messenger ID.

The other option is that I can send you a session password to your email (make sure you use Internet Explorer in order to work) download that small file on your computer, open “Remote Assistance” enter the password that I provided you, follow the easy instructions and we all set to go.

Good news for those who are college students, faculty and staff. I offer a flat rate of $500 with free maintenance. That will include your design, work, logo, updates, tech support, and forms. If you want your website to be editable so you won't have to go through me then I will add $200 more. So in order to receive the discount email me from your school email address to service@rodriguezstudios.com

Kennesaw State University students can send me your request through email but we can arrange a meeting.

ASP.net is coming along very well; I am working one of my projects for the semester so hopefully I'll give more details when I'm finish with it.

Well that's it for now. Keep you posted!

Windows Vista Pt 2

2007-09-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

Alright, it’s time that I broadcast to everyone what’s been going on. It’s been a while since the last entry when I was jumping up and down because I installed Windows Vista on my laptop. Well I still am, mainly I am getting positive results, no system crashes, or anything out of the ordinary. However there are a just a few issues I am having but nothing that will cause me to downgrade back to XP.

First the battery just drains my system. Truthfully I am not really sure about it because mainly I am just concentrated on my work and time just flies! However I do recharge my laptop quite frequently.

The very first Monday when I went back to school after installing Vista, Kennesaw State University wireless didn’t work (I wouldn’t say that entirely. Mainly it’s a security issue). Let me explain. KSU implemented a more secure wireless in the spring semester of 2007. In order use their wireless you must use your wireless wizard (duh, for any wireless access point), enter the login and password that is supplied by the University, then you’ll fire up your browser, and accept the certificate of authorization Then a screen will come on asking for your KSU NetID and password plus guests are able to use the wireless by entering their email address. For some funny reason, it’s not accepting my netid or password since my other campus resources works fine. Temporally I am using the guest wireless until help desk helps me with my issue.

Finally the last issue I would like to inform you. I downloaded trial software of Adobe Flash CS3 and somehow I am not having a trial. They are asking me to enter a valid serial number in order to use it. I think I have heard that they are not letting anyone use their software if it has been activated on Windows Vista.

Students, faculty and Staff please visit http://www.campustech.com for your software needs. Sample product

Retail Price for Adobe Flash CS3: $690

Campus Tech Price: $239

Now here is a little trick. If you were going to buy Flash for $690 at some online store, you aren’t going to get your money’s worth at all. Plus you’ll going to pay more if you are going to get Creative Suite. So let me ask you this. How would you say if you can get Creative Suite 3 Web Premium just for $489.85? Do a little research and see what it comes with the package. It’s mind blowing!

Okay, now let me inform you about my classes. My classes are going very well, it’s been five weeks already so if you want time to fly by, keep yourself busy. I am learning a lot in my CSIS 4305. A little recap about the class, it’s about learning the backend of the server with ASP.net. Currently we are going over SQL server and it’s totally different from MySQL and PHP. There is minimum programming because Visual Studios 2005 does the coding for you. I’ll still use the famous open source software for flash but I know you can embed ASP.Net with flash. By the time I’m done learning this stuff I’ll be selling appt forms, online stores, and etc.

You can keep track of my assignments online at http://tallulah.kennesaw.edu/grodrig3 Try to use Firefox because when I view on Internet Explorer 7, the buttons expands and I don’t know why. Try using Internet explorer 6.

Well I’ve addressed all of the issues that I have with Windows Vista but I am defiantly going to keep using it for a long time. Apparently this is the new operating system on the market and it’s taking over XP. Ciao

Windows Vista

2007-09-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Alright Amigos and Fellow Clients, It’s about time that you get an update of what’s going on with Rodriguez Studios. So sit back, fasten your seat belt, and enjoy the ride in cyberspace!
First of all I have been doing a website for the Wesley foundation at Kennesaw State University. So far everyone loves what I have done. If you wanna take a sneak peak here it is. http://www.ksuwesley.org

Now here is a riddle for you. What is an operating system that is very high tech, with a high graphical interface, with Windows Aero Experience , and that just been recently released? Well if you guess Windows Vista then you are correct.
I would like to announce that I am a very brave soul of upgrading my laptop to one of the new operating systems from Microsoft. The version that my laptop will support is Windows Vista Home Premium.

Upgrading was very challenging at first because I used the upgrade feature instead of clean install which I did the next day. Now I have the experience to share with everyone. Please note that I do not provide support for Windows Vista until I know every speck of the program itself. However I can share you what I have done to resolve this issue of the installation process. Before I went to bed, I went to a Windows Vista forum on facebook so I can find a solution. Also I have asked a couple of my friends and they told me that using the upgrade will defiantly will cause problems even if your system is up-to-date.

So the following morning, I took this advice and guess what??? I am right down to business plus it only took an hour and a half to do the entire process. Thanks James, you are a lifesaver!

After turning on the computer twice, here is what I have seen on the new operating system. If you are a movie buff like me, you’ll never have to buy dvd software to watch your movies. I previously had Media Center XP so in order to watch movies; you had to purchase software like cyberlink in order to watch flicks on Windows media player or Media Center regardless. I don't have a state of the art graphic card but sorry XP, after watching Independence Day is WAY better than going to the movies. The sounds are superb in contrary to XP. I have a HD sound card but vista really made that bad boy really work!

My computer boots up faster than the previous OS but Installations of applications like Office ‘07 Pro, Visio, Visual Studios ‘05, took a while. But nowthe installation of software is a lot faster now due to Windows Updates and frequent usage.

Tip# 1. An 80 GB will do the job but get a 120 GB will be good if you are a hard core gamer or developer.

Tip# 2. Once you have done the installation of Vista, activate online. You've got 30 days to do it otherwise Vista won't work anymore

If anyone is planning to upgrade their system, come to me cause now I'm experienced full of knowledge and I'm always be glad to help you out. Trust me it might very beneficial that you do because I can supply you with the necessary tips and instructions in order for things to work.I'll miss XP because it puts WIN ME to shame literally but I'll have my trusty old desktop to continue my XP experience as a user.

Okay folks, I probably assume that you are drooling since I told you what Vista has done for me. Students, Faculty, and Staff can get great software at http://www.campustech.com at prices you won’t possibly imagine.

That’s it for now, I’ll keep working on my website making sure stuff is updated and I will keep you posted on the great stuff that Rodriguez Studios has to offer. Don’t forget to keep sending me your Questions, Comments, or concerns to me. Well then this is Gabriel, signing off for now!

First full week of school

2007-08-19T16:41:00.000-07:00

Yayy!!! I’m back in school. I may sound a little nerdy but it’s all good. I am very blissful that I had a very good and productive summer although going back to the world of academia is rewarding since there is a never ending of learning. Let’s see, I spent a lot of time with family and friends, stayed in the best city in the world ATLANTA, and finally founded my company Rodriguez Studios.

I’ll be taking a full load as usual but my classes will be during the evenings so I can spend time at home cramming for exams and doing stuff for my clients. The hours of operation has changed a little so check out the website for an update (Please plan accordingly). However feel free to send me an email with your requests, comments, or questions and I’ll respond when I am done with classes and my engagements.

About my classes, I’ll be taking a web systems development course (KSU Peeps its CSIS 4305, that’s right it’s a senior class course). It’s about the backend of a website so basically its server stuff. For those who understand the jargon of computers I’ll be learning Ajax, ASP.NET, XML, Javascript, and all of that jazz. So that means “More knowledge, More Services offered”

I’ll be taking Spanish I (si hablo español), Programming Principles I (Java, sounds fun) and Technical Writing (for a technical savvy like myself). About my Spanish class, I won’t be necessary to take it anymore because my professora made us do a placement exam on the first day of class and it turns out that my knowledge of the language is very advanced. Weird huh? I guess two years of high school Spanish and watching Star Wars on DVD (Spanish track) Really paid off.

So that’s it for now, catch y’all later and Adios for now ;)

Issue Numero Uno

2007-08-14T17:30:00.000-07:00

Alright friends, issue numero uno of Rodriguez Studios News Feed Online! (You can call this “The Blog”)

It so happens that I want to expand my horizons by adding a blog onto my website so anyone can be informed of what’s going on at Rodriguez Studios. I figured, why anyone would want to subscribe to a newsletter that is delivered to your email inbox that would cause to clutter with useless information. You can conveniently add the RSS feed icon on your favorite web browser without any hassles. Just go to my main website, click either the Blog button or click the RSS feed button above the “Stop” and “Play” buttons.

This medium will be used for broadcasting news about my new services, informing current clients what’s going on with the company such as hour changes, and any important information about my life. (This Blog is highly recommended for current clients of mine). The general public is welcome too because I’ll post stuff that you might find very beneficial. Hmm….That’s it for now so sit back and enjoy what I have to say.