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Archive for October, 2007
eSeminar: Architecting a Flash Website

In this eSeminar we go beyond creating graphics and into making a full fledged Flash website in an hour! Join me as you learn how to: Program buttons using MouseEvent Listeners to navigate to sections Make content Accessible Using browser buttons to navigate a Flash site (deep linking) Group code into functions Animate sections using [...]

Custom Preloader Using ActionScript 3.0

Click here to download a custom ActionScript 3.0 preloader that you can use in your projects. Very easy to use. The code is fully commented and is also reviewed below. It is based on a post by Flep, Italian Flash Developer. First, make sure there’s a MovieClip with an instance name of “preloader_mc” on your [...]

ActionScript 3: Creating a Preloader for External Content

Here’s the ActionScript preloader code I use, as we as many others. This code is created to load in a separate JPG (or SWF). Notice how it not only show the percentage loaded but also plays an animation as more of the site is loaded.  The code is below or you can download the source [...]

Free Plugins for After Effects

So there are some free plugins out there if you’re willing to search for them. Here’ s some great plasma effects I found from Digital Anarchy. All you have to do is register and they’re yours! Digital Anarchy PlasmaFX registration

ActionScript 3.0 – Draw Line

(Move your mouse over the image above if you’re feeling violent). Download Source Files In AS 3.0, to draw a line that continually changes, add the following code in an ENTER_FRAME: //remove graphic to remove previously drawn line each time container.graphics.clear(); //define line width in pixels container.graphics.lineStyle(15); //move the drawing pen. Mace X and Y [...]

Adobe onDemand: Flash CS3 for Web Designers!

In this session I’ve covered everything new in Flash CS3 and how it will make your life better in many ways. Production shortcuts and new features allowing for more creativity. View the demo project The onDemand (recording) session