Q. Can I always see my work as it progresses?

A. The answer is - yes we normally try tp keep you up to date as the work progresses but it is not always possible.

• Normally you can see a content managed siter or ecommerce shop as it is built up.
  
• On the other hand templates, particularly HTML templates from graphics that have already been approved  may not be ready to show until the CSS has been coded.
  
• Flash files in particular may not be ready to show until they are nearly ready although the designer may be able to show you sketches at the beginning.Tthis is becauseflash file is not actually an animation in the sense of a cell-by-cell animated cartoon but is actually programming code (like the examples at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:As2_bounceball.png) also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macromedia_Flash#Programming_language . Even once the designer has got to nearly finishing, during development the code will not run by itself (in much the same way that half way through cosmetic surgery you might not want to get on the catwalk) - setting it to run on other people's computers is the last stage.
  
  So a screen grab may not not show sketches or the first half of an animation - only a mass of code and maybe a few graphics elements at this stage. On special request we can try to get a demo together partway through the project - but it may stop the creative process completely and delay the project's completion. we normally have to charge for the extra time. Remember its not just a screen shot taking a few seconds - it involves stopping the project and making an unplanned-for mock-up.