ActionScript 3 and how Flash handle depths!
Since Actionscript 3.0 working with objects depth has changed a little bit. Craig Campbell wrote a tutorial explaining these changes and how to deal with depths using AS3.
XML Gallery with ActionScript 3.0
ClickPopMedia created a very simple tutorial explaining how to create a simple Flash Image Galley using XML and AS3.0
You have the opportunity to learn the first basic steps and secrets of XML with a small intro to this language.
Adobe Flash Player 10 “Astro” is available
The new features:
* Creative Expression
Custom Filters and Effects
3D Effects
New Text Engine
Text Layout Components
Drawing API Enhancements
Color Management
* Visual Performance Improvements
GPU Compositing
GPU Blitting
Anti-Aliasing Engine (Saffron 3.1)
Vector Data Type
* Rich Media
Dynamic Streaming
RTMFP (Real Time Media Flow Protocol)
Speex Audio Codec
* Other Community Requested Enhancements
File Reference
Dynamic Sound Generation
Large Bitmap Support
Context Menu
GB18030 Compliance
Ubuntu OS Support
Download and more info at Adobe Labs
ReadAIR
ReadAIR is an AIR application developed by adamjmcgrath.
Features
* Mac themed scrollbars and form elements
* Full synchronization with Google Reader Account
* Add/Remove/Manage tags
* Subscribe/Unsubscribe from feeds
* Search your feeds
* User preferences
* Resizable viewing pane
* Auto software update
* Auto login
XML Scrollbar Gallery
This is a Blue_Chi tutorial teaching how to create an horizontal Flash Gallery. Image files are loaded from a xml file.
In this tutorial you will use the the XML Class, the MovieClipLoader Class, the Tween Class, the Drawing API, and general ActionScript methods according to the author.
What about FPS!? Tell us about your choices.
In all Flash projects you need to define a FPS value. Please allow us to know about the FPS you use most of the time in your projects.
If your answer is “other” or isn’t available at the poll please loose some time by posting the value in the comments. It won’t hurt and everyone will benefit from it.
Fresh Air Applications
This site not only showcase some f the coolest AIR applications, but it also allows you to get to read some nice AIR tutorials, get the latest news about the product and advices you on good resources found on the web.
For sure a web space to add to favorites. Enjoy!
Actionscipt 3.0 Photo Gallery Tutorial
Sorin Haidan wrote this tutorial for Flash Magazine, the propose of the tutorial is to teach you how to create a Flash Image Gallery using AS3.0. The images are loaded from a xml file. The final effect is pretty cool.
Pie Chart in Flash CS3
5+ Open source, Free and Customizable Flash MP3 Players
Like the title suggests I haded 5 more mp3 players at my Free Flash Applications list.
They were all created by the same developer and are available for FREE.
Get them at my Applications Page, click at “5 MP3 Players” option under MP3 Players.
Flashforward2008 opens the nomination process for the 18th Flashforward Film Festival
This 18ยบ edition will have a few new changes starting with a new owner and a new categories line up.
So we will have:
1. Application
2. Cartoon/Story/Narrative
3. Code
4. Experimental/Art
5. Game
6. Motion Graphics
7. Navigation/Experience
8. Sound
9. Typography
10. Video
Get all the info about this event here a the Flash Forward Conference Site
Zoom Blur in Flash CS3
Lee Brimelow wrote a very nice tutorial at Layers Magazine where you will create a very cool zoom blur effect. There are many methods to achieve this kind of effects but this one gives a real cool final effect for the image. Good luck!
5 - Free 3D Flash Galleries
Photo Scrolling using Actionscript 3.0
Biochimistu’s Corner gives us a complete guide to create a Photo Scrolling using Actionscript 3.0 where photos are loaded from a xml file.
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