21 Macromedia Flash Tutorials
Flash MX MP3 Player – Part TwoAbstract: extends MP3 Player Part One, using PHP to generate playlist
Flash MX MP3 Player
Flash MX and PHP mail formAbstract: Combine the abilities of Flash MX and PHP to create a sophisticated mail form
Display External Text in Flash 5Abstract: Tutorial deals with Flash 5 techniques for loading, displaying and scrolling external text
Where Does the ActionScript Code Go?Abstract:
Flash 5 took ActionScript to new levels over what had been previously
available. In the process came considerable confusion though. Code can
be placed on the main timeline, on a symbol’s time line, or directly on
an instance of a Movie Clip or Button symbol. This tutorial seeks to
remove some of the mystery over where to put the code for the greatest
efficiency. Flash MX techniques are not covered in this article.
Motion MathAbstract: This tutorial explains two often used formulas to make smooth motion movements without the use of tweens – just math.
Display External Text in Flash MXAbstract: This tutorial discusses techniques for importing external text files into a Flash MX movie
Basic Shape Tweening
Onion Skin
Layer MaskingAbstract:
While this is a fairly simple process, it can be crossed over to many
more complex and intriguing avenues. One layer is hidden while another
layer and object pass over the first… revealing the contents beneath.
(created in Flash 4… although you should be able to wade through this
tutorial with later versions without much static.)
Draggable WindowAbstract:
Nifty little windows for your content that can be dragged around within
your site. These methods can be used in many instances for many things.
Basic, quick, easy, and did I mention easy? (created in Flash 4…
although you should be able to wade through this tutorial with later
versions without much static.)
Creating a ButtonAbstract:
Back to the basics. Flash may be all the hype, but you need to start
somewhere to get your feet wet. Creating a simple button is a stepping
stone. (created in Flash 4… although you should be able to wade through
this tutorial with later versions without much static.)
Progress Bar PreloaderAbstract:
This tutorial, written for Flash 5 ActionScript, demonstrates how to
make a useful preloader for your movies – one that will present a
progress bar that grows in response to real data utilizing Flash’s
built in getBytesTotal() and getBytesLoaded() methods.
Painting to Photo Morph EffectAbstract:
Come along as we explore the many uses of the Trace Bitmap fuction.
Lots of uses for turning regular raster graphics into vector form.
Frame by Frame AnimationAbstract: Flash animation basics. Simple technique, covers the basics of keyframing.
Basic PreloaderAbstract:
A very simple technique for ensuring movie content is loaded. Provides
a quick algorithm and pseudo-script for creating a basic loader.
Flash Sound 201Abstract:
Flash as a music sequencer. This tutorial demonstrates how to use flash
to create youre very own loop based music. Also covers some technical
info on the consequenses of layering digital audio.
Flash Sound 103Abstract: Advanced streaming technique to get the best of both worlds of event and stream sounds.
Flash Sound 102Abstract: More info on the basic sound types and their uses. Also covers sound optimization and compression.
Flash Sound 101
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