Archive for the Flash Category
Thursday, August 20, 2009 No Comments
This technique is popular in HTML/CSS websites, but this tut will show you how to create a similar fluid layout effect in Flash. Every element will reposition itself with ease animation when the browser resizes.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial I’ll explain how to access and use the Display List whilst creating an XML based image gallery with ActionScript 3.0.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 No Comments
Mouse Trailers are objects which follow the mouse cursor as you move it. In this tutorial, I’ll help you create a blue and shiny mouse trailer using ActionScript 3.0.
Thursday, August 20, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create an effect which has surely caught your eye before (for example in files such as this one), the Pixel Explosion. During the process of making it we’ll learn how to extract BitmapData from a MovieClip, how to use a tweening engine and how to use event listeners.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 No Comments
When working with typography, like designing logos, choosing the correct font is crucial. The selection process can be a little slow if you’re testing each font in a design application. This tutorial will help you create your own font-testing app using Flash and ActionScript 3.0.
Friday, June 19, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial I’ll help you create an Apple inspired preloader MovieClip and teach you how to display some loading information. All this using Flash and ActionScript 3.0.
Friday, June 19, 2009 No Comments
This is part 2 of the introduction to ActionScript 3.0 series. We’ll be talking about functions. Just like last time, when we focused on variables, we’ll be primarily targeting the neophyte programmer, who has little to no experience with functions.
Monday, June 8, 2009 No Comments
In this tutorial we’ll look at the basics of ActionScripted animation. We’ll take a look at how to actually move a movie clip using ActionScript, various forms of collision detection and how to use these techniques to add some interaction to your Flash movies. Let’s get started!
Monday, June 8, 2009 No Comments
Whether you’re looking at ActionScript for the first time, or simply want to refresh a few things in your seasoned mind, these comprehensive tutorials aim to help you. Read on to learn more about the author and, of course, the first in the series: Variables..