Tutorial: Flash as page background
Introduction This tutorial will teach you how to use a Flash movie under HTML content as a full page background. As an added benefit you’ll also learn to create a Flash movie that fills 100% height...
View ArticleSometimes its ok to cheat
It’s not very easy to remember all kinds of code unless you write it every day and even then memory fails. Enter the code cheat sheets. Actionscriptcheatsheet.com provides a great reference for both...
View ArticleActionscript Libraries to make your life easier
Some times its just not worth the time and effort to write all that code. Actionscipt code libraries are pre-built functions that you can use for the desired effect. Here are a few of my favorites...
View ArticleThe all important webhost
Ok so your building a website but where do you put it so everyone in the world can see? You need hosting and a domain name. On the up side both hosting and domain names have become very inexpensive so...
View ArticleDisplay Flash in a HTML page with the SwfObject
So you’ve worked for hours on that award winning Flash project and you need to place your SWF in a HTML container for the world to see… The obvious solution is to open the publish settings and check...
View ArticleMac FTP Apps
Ok so its time to get your project online. Step 1: Find some FTP software so you can upload your files to the server. Here are a few favorites Transmit (mac) CyberDuck (mac) – free FileZilla (Mac/PC) –...
View ArticleMake it Shiny
We all know that sometimes the very best ideas can be overlooked in favor of something thats much prettier, but lacks depth. So now you’ve got a great idea, but maybe you could use a little help with...
View ArticleOne Question:Many Answers
Whats the most important thing I would tell a design student? Always always come to class on time, sit in the front row, do your homework… Just kidding. Here’s a great post by Brian Yerkes about the...
View ArticleCS3 Video Tutorials
Seems that Adobe has managed to keep the CS3 video workshop alive even after the release of CS4. Here’s the link.
View ArticleFile hand-off checklist
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to help Catalyst Studios host a short workshop for print designers looking to make the transition to interactive. As with many people in this situation, our...
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