RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-28 Thread Merrill, Jason
I'm assisting with an Actionscript outsourcing project right now with some Flash game coders in Mumbai, so far so good, though they are a little behind in skills - but would be interested to learn any cultural things people have experienced with Flash developers in India. Jason Merrill Bank of

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-28 Thread Allandt Bik-Elliott (Receptacle)
i worked at The Online Studio where a lot of their actionscript gets outsourced to india and like you said, it's a little bit behind but overall very good AS2 code On 28 Mar 2008, at 15:03, Merrill, Jason wrote: I'm assisting with an Actionscript outsourcing project right now with some

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-28 Thread Kerry Thompson
Jason Merrill wrote: I'm assisting with an Actionscript outsourcing project right now with some Flash game coders in Mumbai, so far so good, though they are a little behind in skills - but would be interested to learn any cultural things people have experienced with Flash developers in India.

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-28 Thread Merrill, Jason
To: 'Flash Coders List' Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3) Jason Merrill wrote: I'm assisting with an Actionscript outsourcing project right now with some Flash game coders in Mumbai, so far so good, though they are a little behind in skills - but would

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Kerry Thompson
Laurent wrote: sick. If you want to know for how little money projects are proposed and how fast programmer people on earth can work for go there: http://www.getacoder.com I found the same thing when I registered with guru.com. There are hundreds of jobs with a budget of $500 or less, and

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Bob Wohl
And that's why I took a steady. I contracted for about 6 years. Got a bit burnt out on people wanting something for nothing. Oh, and the we'll give you a project and see how well you do. Then we'll discus payment'... look at my @[EMAIL PROTECTED]@ portfolio you piece of [EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Dwayne Neckles
My sentiments exactly.. it's frustrating...thats why I became full time in NY. Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:05:38 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3) And that's why I took a steady. I

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2008-03-27 Thread Steven Sacks
If you want freelance work, here's how you do it. Make an account on LinkedIn. Get some recommendations. I get about 10 job offers each week from just that. Some full-time, some project-based. You're missing out if you're not making yourself known. :) Dwayne Neckles wrote: My

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Allandt Bik-Elliott (Receptacle)
it's bad enough to try to understand someone elses code when you speak the same language - it must be damn near impossible if everything's in chinese On 27 Mar 2008, at 16:45, Kerry Thompson wrote: Laurent wrote: sick. If you want to know for how little money projects are proposed and

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2008-03-27 Thread Helmut Granda
You forgot the And create a Framework that is easy to use and 100s of people can use. and a blg around it to get exposure. now that is the easy part :) On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Steven Sacks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want freelance work, here's how you do it. Make an account on

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Matt S.
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 4:34 PM, Allandt Bik-Elliott (Receptacle) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it's bad enough to try to understand someone elses code when you speak the same language - it must be damn near impossible if everything's in chinese I've had to deal with that when working with an

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Elia Morling
Yes, there are caveats with outsourcing, but the problems are often on the buyer end. If you learn how to specifiy and run your outsourcing projects you can do it successfuly. Don't hire someone that doesn't speak english or has any experience with projects abroad. I am running multiple indie

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing (was: Tweening Engines for AS3)

2008-03-27 Thread Kerry Thompson
Allandt Bik-Elliott wrote: it's bad enough to try to understand someone elses code when you speak the same language - it must be damn near impossible if everything's in Chinese Well, as it happens, I speak Chinese--I used to live in Beijing. But communication isn't the issue. It's time zones,

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-11 Thread Anggie Bratadinata
Ron Wheeler wrote: For starters, fix up your www site: More English content or a separate English language version Make your sample applications look more like finished products or more clearly identified as templates. If you have more demo templates to show off your skill,

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-11 Thread Ron Wheeler
I think that this will be a big help in gaining credibility regarding your abilities. People are looking for someone who can complete mandates in a professional way. It is hard enough to work in an outsourcing relationship without having to worry that the work will be left in an unfinished

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-10 Thread Ron Wheeler
For starters, fix up your www site: More English content or a separate English language version Make your sample applications look more like finished products or more clearly identified as templates. If you have more demo templates to show off your skill, include them in your

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-09 Thread Anggie Bratadinata
JesterXL wrote: I'm assuming the USA is a developed country. LOL Yes. Tons of work is outsourced; it's the same with manufacturing; if the same job can be done cheaper in the long run, outsourcing is a good idea. There is a high demand for Flash, yes, but a higher demand for Flex is on the

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-09 Thread Hairy Dog Digital
if the same job can be done cheaper in the long run, outsourcing is a good idea. Provided that in the long run takes into account the cost of managing the project and overseas subcontractor, quality assurance testing (and time required to correct errors), time differences and possible

[Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-08 Thread Ramon Tayag
To all those in developed countries: Do you outsource your work to developing countries? Is there such a high demand for Flash overseas that there is a need to outsource? Thank you, -- Ramon Miguel M. Tayag ___ Flashcoders mailing list

RE: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-08 Thread Bjorn Schultheiss
2006 2:14 PM To: FlashCoders Programming Subject: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing To all those in developed countries: Do you outsource your work to developing countries? Is there such a high demand for Flash overseas that there is a need to outsource? Thank you, -- Ramon Miguel M. Tayag

Re: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing

2006-02-08 Thread JesterXL
for outsourcing Flex AJAX. - Original Message - From: Ramon Tayag [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: FlashCoders Programming flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 10:13 PM Subject: [Flashcoders] Outsourcing To all those in developed countries: Do you outsource your work