Dimming Website

scamit · May 30, 2007, 12:01 AM

Hi,

I have seen many websites where when you click on a link, or mostly, a photo, the website/photo will open up in sort of like a new window within the webpage and the background will become dim. How does one go about doing that? Does it require flash? I think i have seen it on webpages without flash, or maybe I have been mistaken.

Thanks A lot!

gauchogolfer · May 30, 2007, 12:11 AM

I would just overlay a new layer onto the website, with some opacity. This would probably give the effect you're looking for.

scamit · May 30, 2007, 12:35 AM

Im sorry, but I a newbie at this. How would I do that? Is there a tutorial I can follow?

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by gauchogolfer

I would just overlay a new layer onto the website, with some opacity. This would probably give the effect you're looking for.

Wild-Bill · May 30, 2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scamit

Hi,

I have seen many websites where when you click on a link, or mostly, a photo, the website/photo will open up in sort of like a new window within the webpage and the background will become dim. How does one go about doing that? Does it require flash? I think i have seen it on webpages without flash, or maybe I have been mistaken.

Thanks A lot!

I know what you're talking about. It's a program, I can't remember its name though at the moment. Someone will be along shortly to name it I'm sure.

unbalanced · 01:10 AM

do you mean Lightbox? here's the link: http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox/

I think that's what you're asking for, plus, I use it on my portfolio...

[edit] actually, there's a newer version: http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox2/

You don't need flash, it's all CSS/Java based, I believe.

edesignuk · May 30, 2007, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unbalanced

[edit] actually, there's a newer version: http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox2/

You don't need flash, it's all CSS/Java based, I believe.

That's so neat. Seen it used a few places, thank you.

elppa · May 30, 2007, 09:14 AM

iBox does a similar thing

scamit · May 30, 2007, 10:33 AM

Ibox was exactly what I was looking for. God it was so easy to use even for a newbie. Everyone is so quick to respond, I really appreciate the help.

I got my first Mac (iMac 20 inch) last November, and ever since then, whenever I have needed help, I have found the Mac community to be much more willing to help out, be it online on a message board or a few folks at work who have a Mac as well. They just seem happier to help out, Mac users definitely seem happier! Thanks a lot everyone.

May 30, 2007, 12:01 AM	#1
scamit macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	Dimming Website Hi, I have seen many websites where when you click on a link, or mostly, a photo, the website/photo will open up in sort of like a new window within the webpage and the background will become dim. How does one go about doing that? Does it require flash? I think i have seen it on webpages without flash, or maybe I have been mistaken. Thanks A lot!

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gauchogolfer macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: American Riviera	I would just overlay a new layer onto the website, with some opacity. This would probably give the effect you're looking for. __________________ Victoria Concordia Crescit

May 30, 2007, 01:03 AM	#5
unbalanced macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2007	do you mean Lightbox? here's the link: http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox/ I think that's what you're asking for, plus, I use it on my portfolio... [edit] actually, there's a newer version: http://www.huddletogether.com/projects/lightbox2/ You don't need flash, it's all CSS/Java based, I believe. Last edited by unbalanced : May 30, 2007 at 01:10 AM.

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May 30, 2007, 10:33 AM	#8
scamit Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2006	Ibox was exactly what I was looking for. God it was so easy to use even for a newbie. Everyone is so quick to respond, I really appreciate the help. I got my first Mac (iMac 20 inch) last November, and ever since then, whenever I have needed help, I have found the Mac community to be much more willing to help out, be it online on a message board or a few folks at work who have a Mac as well. They just seem happier to help out, Mac users definitely seem happier! Thanks a lot everyone.