Jim Mann Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Have a look at these two and see what you think. I know that mine came first by some considerable time but CAS deny all knowledge: me: http://www.lightwell.co.uk and CAS: http://www.cas-cgi.co.uk/home.htm I would be keen to hear what people think. Are they as similar as I think they are? What should be done? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicks Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 They are very similar, Jim, but does it really pose you any problems? Your site looks fantastic by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mann Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 I do feel that it would be a problem if a client was to come across both sites. We are a creative profession so the expectation is that we are creative throughout our presentation material. If only the colour was different. Glad you liked the site by the way...mine that is. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 i agree. they are similar, not identicle, but similar. i wouldnt even worry about it m8. besides, your work is much better than theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicks Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mann Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Ah well, Sh*t week and an unmanageable client/project to add to that. The semi-anonymous e-mail alerting me to the site justabout made my day complete. But you guys have cheered me up... I owe you all a beer. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 cheers m8, but because we'll probably never meet, and i'm sure you're a man of your word, you can post me mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Did anyone else notice this company's website doesn't even carry a title? Kinda odd, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mann Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 cheers m8, but because we'll probably never meet, and i'm sure you're a man of your word, you can post me mine As soon as I work out how, I will. Although, anybody going to that CGI festival in Leeds this Autumn? Or Manchester for the Max 7 thing next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbr Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 http://www.amdrendering.com Looks similar, too, and I am sure there are a million like this. It's pretty much the most simplistic approach you can take. It's safe, it's minimalist, and it highlights the work nicely. If you had crazy actionscripted/js/css/etc. and someone copied it, that would be different. I wouldn't worry about it. Take a look at: http://www.pirated-sites.com/ You'll find some blatant rips. Pesonally, I think it's the web and it's just going to happen, unless it hurts you, it's not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest Burden III Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Are they as similar as I think they are? Oh, come on. They have the portfolio examples on the right, yours are on the left. Just look at it as an abundance of flattery. Your work is nice, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcorbett Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I can see where you would be a little annoyed. I've had aspects of some of my sites ripped off before, and I probably would have felt worse had I not taken some of those aspects from other sources as well. I guess it is kind of like architecture - Once the idea is out there, what is to stop everyone else from trying to emulate it? The silver lining is that the uninspired chump chose to make the entire page an image, so his description will never be read or cataloged by a search engine, so people will be far more likely to find your site than his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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