Today is our TV segment on local Koin Studio 6 talk show. Greg, Brady Kaiden and myself (Jason) will be on the show promoting and demonstrating the app, showing the commercial and debuting the first look of Baby's First App - Animal Edition!
We had so much fun making the first one we decided to make another. This one has nothing but animals. 6 different categories and 80 slides. Same great fun and functionality as the first edition. Check out more here....
Update Available! May 18, 2010
Our first update for Baby's First App is available to download now in the app store for those of you who have already downloaded the app. Just a few changes to some of the images and voice over sounds. Plus a new home screen icon.
Studio 6 May 7, 2010
We are going to be doing a live interview and app demonstration on Portland's local Koin 6 channel's new show "Studio 6" on Wednesday May 19th between 4 and 5pm. Don't Miss it!!!
New 30 sec Commercial May 7, 2010
We have edited a shorter 30 sec version of the commercial. Still fun only quicker! Check it out her!
The app is approved!!! And will be available in the next 24 hours. We will create all the links to get it once they are ready.
Baby's First App Commercial Video May 3, 2010
We have finally made a video of the app in action! It started last week when we created and storyboarded a great idea for it. Friday morning we had a blast shooting it using Kaiden and myself (Jason) as the actors. Over the weekend Greg did the voice over and edited it in a fun retro style. We hope everyone will find it ammusing and funny. Check it out here!
Being Reviewed May 3, 2010
7 days after being submitted the app is finally in the review process with Apple app store. We are hoping it will pass any day this week and be available!
Sent for Approval April 27, 2010
Today we have officially submitted the app to Apple for review. We are hoping it will only take a few days, a week at most for approval since the app is pretty basic.
Filming April 22, 2010
We are planning to shoot some video of the app being used by my 10 month old son Kaiden Skywalker Christman, the inspiration behind this whole project. I hope he likes it! We will post it onto the video page as soon as it is done.
More Testing March 29, 2010
This week we are going through our second set of testing before sending it in to Apple for approval. We also plan to shoot some video of the app being used by my 10 month old son Kaiden Skywalker Christman, the inspiration behind this whole project. I hope he likes it!
First Round Testing March 21, 2010
The first round of app testing was exciting to see it in action. Hopefully just a few minor tweeks and adding the sounds and we will be in business.
Finding a Programmer March 14, 2010
Creating even the most simple app can still be a huge job. I took a stab at learning the basics of the SDK Xcode and after a few weeks and many hours of trial and error I finally realized I was going to need help. Too much to learn for a non-programmer and not enough time to keep going the way I was. Thanks to Jennifer (one of our designers) we found Bryce. We sent him an email and after a single phone call he was on board and ready to work. An experienced iphone programmer is the way to go. I wish I could have my last two weeks back. LOL Thanks Jennifer and Bryce!
Creating the Sounds March 12, 2010
This week we owe a BIG thanks to Greg's son Brady James (4 years old) for all the great sound effects and voice over work. He was a pro to work with! Apparently after the recording session he wanted to see the final product in action. LOL Sorry Brady... we'll get it to you as soon as we can!
Designing the App March 1, 2010
After a few weeks of talking, conceptualizing, and creating a scope of work, it is now time to start designing the slides, menu and website for the Baby's First App.
Conceptualizing the App Feb 15, 2010
I have been buying all kinds of apps for my son Kaiden to play with since he was practically born. When he was about 6 months old he could actually hold the iphone and focus on the images and sound effects quite well. But even later at 8 months old has a hard time with his hand eye coordination. Even the most simple apps i could find he would always click on something that would interupt the game play or even end it all together. I can see and hear the frustration he had when I would have to help him restart it every 10 seconds. I thought why can't there be a simple learning app that wont stop game play but still be interactive in the most simple form? Show an image, play a sound and move on to the next one. So I am setting out to make one with my team at Blue Couch.
- Jason
