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A collection of resources for writing ActionScript programs within your Macromedia Flash projects.
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A page with links to facilitate users who build website with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash.
Ellertson, Anthony. Iowa State University (2003). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
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Flash Design: Does It Really Deliver What Is Promised?
Flash design? Is it all it's cracked up to be? In this article, we'll be confronting all the questions head on: What is Flash? What's good about it? What's bad about it? And, most importantly, what will it do for your online business?
Hatton, Jody. Flash DJS (2004). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
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This site is for Flash designers who want to skip the piss and vinegar of the so called 'usability' experts and get right to the solutions for your Flash usability problems. Named in response to Jakob Neilsen's influential 2000 article Flash: 99% Bad.
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Macromedia Flash is spreading rapidly across the Internet and many web designers and developers believe Flash, as it is commonly called, is the future of Internet design. The use of Flash includes moving graphics, sounds, motion, and interactivity. These are great from a graphics standpoint although the areas most important to web surfers are content, speed and simple navigation. Of course, Flash has its benefits it has its drawbacks as well and an evaluation of both the pros and cons of Macromedia Flash will help you determine whether Flash is your website's friend or foe.
DevBay (2005). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
#20014
The home for Rick Turoczy's Flash and Powerpoint tutorials.
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Inside "Skip Intro": An Author Interview
Flash has been in the news quite a bit these days, partly because of the current release and partly because of the ongoing fallout over the Jakob Nielsen article (Flash: 99% Bad). Even Macromedia has gotten into the act, working with Nielsen to improve the face of Flash and the challenge of usability. 'What Nielsen said, apart from the sensationalistic nature of the headline, was bang-on,' said Duncan McAlester, co-author of ‘Skip Intro.’ 'Flash, for the most part, had been used in a very poor manner up until that time (and still is in many cases).'
Segal, Nathan. Streaming Media World (2002). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
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Resources for beginner, intermediate, and advanced Macromedia Flash developers. Learn about the tools and features, plus techniques for animation, interactivity, application design, drawing techniques, and more. Find free vector clip art, audio files, sound loops, FLA source files, and add-ons.
Chastain, Sue. About.com (1997). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
#25632
Ironically, Flash users who are new to object-oriented programming (OOP) are often familiar with many object-oriented concepts without knowing their formal names. This chapter demystifies some of the terminology and brings newer programmers up to speed on key OOP concepts. It also serves as a high-level overview of OOP in Flash for experienced programmers who are making their first foray into Flash development.
Moock, Colin. Adobe (2004). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
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If I see another goofy Flash interface I am going to scream. Please do not take my prior statement as rejection of everything Flash. I love Flash. I think Macromedia Flash is a wonderful tool with wonderful potential. But along the way, we have a lot of learning to do.
Kennedy, Tim. Streaming Media World (2000). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
#20015
Serving Up Web-Friendly Animations in a Flash: Macromedia Flash Basics
You've undoubtedly heard of Macromedia's Director and have oohed and ahhed over Shockwave movies on the web after, of course, they finally finished downloading. Flash, however, may be less familiar. The May release of Macromedia Flash 2, formerly FutureSplash, marked a new phase in web animation -- one that streams. Working with Flash will enable you to create sophisticated frame by frame animations that stream and include sound. Flash movies require a plug-in; however, you can export your final flash files in one of 12 other formats, including GIF89. So if you're of the anti-plugin crowd, don't hit your back button yet. Besides, if you're relatively sure your audience is using a 'new' browser, then they'll likely have the Shockwave plug-in built in (once both browsers 4.0 are out, that is).
Cowen, Amy. WebRef (1997). Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
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Una Perspectiva Global de Flash
Salta a la vista que Flash en la web tiene muchos problemas de usabilidad y accesibilidad pero hay que juzgarlo por lo que es, y no por el buen o mal uso que se hace de él. Antes de poner mala cara ante todo lo que huele a Flash, como hacen muchos desarrolladores, hay que ver la herramienta desde un punto de vista global, con más perspectiva.
Garcia, Joaquin Marti. 7bytes (2003). (Spanish) Design>Web Design>Software>Flash
#20018
Will Macromedia's Flash Plans Cripple the Web?
Macromedia's Flash-everywhere approach brings new innovations to Web design but carries hidden potential liabilities that could negate its benefits.
Becker, David. ZDNet (1997). Articles>Web Design>Software>Flash
