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Archive for June, 2007
ActionScript 3.0 Button Code

Transitioning to ActionScript 3.0 can be tricky. Of course there are performance increases and additional code you can take advantage of when you do. Beating the learning curve is going to be the tough part. In an effort to help interactive designers get into AS 3.0 I’ve created a quick button that’s controlled using AS [...]

Promax: Flash for Video Pros

In this session I give an overview of Flash Video and how to easily get your videos online. Working with Adobe video programs your familiar with as well as Flash, you’ll learn tips and tricks to deliver a customized, impactful, and even interactive online Flash Video experience. Download source files here.

Promax: Advanced Design Using After Effects CS3 and Flash CS3

With broadband access reaching maturity and the Flash player at full saturation comes the opportunity of limitless possibilities. In this session I am giving at Promax/BDA NYC, I will show you how to blur the boundaries between video and interactive to create a truly compelling experience using After Effects and Flash. The short of it [...]

Promax: Advanced Design – Interactive Video

I’ve created an interactive video example in Flash. One of those rare cases where you’d actually embed video. See example. Download code.

Speaking at Promax/BDA this Year

I’m speaking at Promax/BDA NYC this year. Three sessions total. A lot of talking and I have a lot to cover! I’ll post more info on each session when I can, with a post-mortem as well. It’s going to be a blast! 10:30AM – 11:30PM – Introduction to Flash for Video Professionals Join Paul Trani, [...]

Adobe OnDemand Seminar: Flash Authoring for Video Professionals

Flash Authoring for Video Professionals CS3: The Creative License eSeminar Series Join me in this OnDemand seminar to find out how to easily add Flash Video content to your website. With tips and tricks for you to take away, this session is ideal for any videographer ready to take their video online.

After Effects CS3: 3D Type Tutorial

So if you want to see what’s possible with the 3D Transform property in After Effects, here’s a great tutorial by Brian Maffitt.  Plus, this site just has some great digital video tutorials.  Check it out.