Flash of Flash

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29296839819372270892012-01-29T21:06:00.946-08:00Flash of FlashMuon Vannoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-22796955117628310522008-11-16T19:55:00.000-08:002008-11-16T19:58:39.382-08:00Final Projects

Everyone will present their final projects the last day for class. You will also need to email me the FLA and other source files by the Tuesday evening before the last class.Some questions to think about for your presentations: Why did you choose to do this project? Is there something particularly interesting or innovative about what you did? What did you learn from doing this project?

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-39627130799761671342008-11-11T17:50:00.000-08:002008-11-12T13:29:18.553-08:00Session 6: Components, Optimization, and Flex

Download ExamplesTutorials:Using Skinning the Flash CS3 ComponentsActionScript 3 Performance TuningFlex Quick Starts

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-91264687928767455112008-10-28T18:47:00.000-07:002008-11-06T20:38:06.390-08:00Session 5: Data and Communication

Download Updated ExamplesAdditional Tutorials:Storing local data Working with external dataWorking with XML Using FlashVars with ActionScript 3.0Using the ExternalInterface classFlickr API for ActionScript 3

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-43768001826022606032008-10-22T17:30:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:00:42.600-07:00ActionScript Face-off #2

Download challengeDownload solutionSection 2:Download challengeDownload solution

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-26677097076372037512008-10-21T14:33:00.000-07:002008-10-21T14:35:23.172-07:00Assignment #4

RequirementsTurn in Part 1 (the midpoint) of your final project.SubmissionSection 1 Due: Fri, Oct. 31Section 2 Due: Fri, Nov. 7Please email me the FLA, SWF and any accompanying information with the subject line "FoF 4".

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-6667129866071834022008-10-15T12:05:00.000-07:002008-10-15T14:11:25.287-07:00Session 4: Image, Audio and Video

Download ExamplesAdditional Tutorials:Programming ActionScript 3.0: Loading display content dynamicallyProgramming ActionScript 3.0: Working with soundProgramming ActionScript 3.0: Working with videoFlash 411: Getting your video questions answeredFlash video learning guide

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-51852973089822575532008-10-14T23:43:00.000-07:002008-10-14T23:45:34.217-07:00ActionScript Language Reference

For the nitty, gritty details on ActionScript usage, always refer to Adobe's ActionScript Language Reference. This is always the first source I turn to when I'm unsure about syntax, available properties and methods, and usage.

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-5159550316555735242008-10-14T14:42:00.000-07:002008-10-14T14:47:20.516-07:00Kongregate makes it easier to make Flash games

Kongregate, the Flash game portal and social networking site, just released some learn-as-you-play game tutorials and unveiled a new Labs section.They're even offering money to the best beginning developers learning from their tutorials.

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-26693400292397776712008-10-13T18:50:00.001-07:002008-10-14T14:46:48.303-07:00More animation examples

For those of you who are looking for more animation examples, download them here. These examples come from the How to Cheat in Flash CS3: The art of design and animation book.

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-777185053102932732008-10-08T16:00:00.000-07:002008-10-14T14:46:58.949-07:00ActionScript Face-off #1

Section 1:Download challengesDownload challenge solutionsSection 2:Download challengesDownload challenge solutions

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-48578683398170044662008-10-03T00:40:00.000-07:002008-10-03T00:44:59.461-07:00Assignment #3

RequirementsStart thinking about your final project.Write a one-paragraph description of your final projectIdentify one part of the final project that you can complete 4 weeks from now and tell me what it isStart working on that part!SubmissionSection 1 Due: Fri, Oct. 17Section 2 Due: Fri, Oct. 17Please send me the final project proposal pasted in the body of an email with the subject line "FoF 3

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-54292078134025614652008-10-03T00:35:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:42:56.302-07:00Session 3: Interaction

Download class examplesAdditional tutorials:Introduction to event handling in ActionScript 3.0Learning ActionScript 3.0: The Display ListLearning ActionScript 3.0: MotionUsing ActionScript to pause and loop the timeline in Flash

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-43973836799499542892008-09-17T08:23:00.000-07:002008-09-17T13:30:11.531-07:00Assignment #2 (Coding)

RequirementsBuild on your last assignment or start a new project that meets the following *minimum* criteria:Create an instance of a library symbol and put it on the stage using ActionScriptInclude buttons that, when clicked on, allow users to skip to different sections of your applicationInclude a dynamic textfield that changes text depending on current application state or user

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-60879781176562097122008-09-16T17:54:00.001-07:002008-09-17T13:09:56.050-07:00Session 2: Coding

Download class examplesAdditional tutorials:Learning ActionScript 3.0: OOP overview, display list, and programmatic motion

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-23633355325140468452008-09-16T12:48:00.001-07:002008-09-16T12:53:57.760-07:00Flash Player 10 released

Flash Player 10 was just released yesterday (woohoo!) Its main features seem geared toward those who are interested in using Flash for 3D, animation and other visual effects. However, it promises to offer better support for video streaming and audio processing as well.To download it, go here: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer10/Once you've installed it, view the new player's demos

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-52976557569582734032008-09-08T19:48:00.000-07:002008-09-08T19:52:19.261-07:00Free Adobe Flex Builder for students

Thanks to Peng (go Section 1!) for finding this link (the very one I mentioned in class): https://freeriatools.adobe.com/flex/I highly recommend you download it and use it as an ActionScript editor.Also, if any of you are interested in becoming Adobe student reps (free Adobe CS3 if you do!), looks like Adobe is hiring: http://flex.org/content/student-rep-application

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-52135394035297897352008-09-03T19:25:00.000-07:002008-09-17T14:23:46.623-07:00Assignment #1

Assignment: Create an animated splash screen for your final project.Guidelines:Player version should be Flash Player 9ActionScript version should be 3.0Filename should be "fof_1_firstInitialLastName.fla" (e.g. "fof_1_mvan.fla") Please email the Flash source file (FLA) and compiled file (SWF) to mtv3@nyu.edu with the subject line "FoF 1".Due date:Section 1: Fri, Sep. 12Section 2: Fri, Sep. 19View

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-56053744179792282382008-09-03T19:21:00.000-07:002008-09-03T19:23:44.529-07:00Session 1: Introduction to Flash

Download class examplesAdditional tutorials:Creating a Simple Flash DocumentUsing Flash for the first time – Part 1: Building a bannerUsing Flash for the first time – Part 2: Adding symbols, animation, and ActionScriptFlash graphic effects learning guideGetting Started with Flash (videos)

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-28621913257408765572008-09-02T09:56:00.000-07:002008-09-01T15:50:12.653-07:00Flash IDE Keyboard Shortcuts

A list of handy keyboard shortcuts for the Flash IDE:F8: Convert to SymbolF5: Insert frameShift + F5: Remove frameF6: Insert keyframeShift + F6: Remove keyframeF7: Insert blank keyframeAlt + Drag: Copies current frame to all frames and creates a keyframe on the last frameF9: Toggle Actions PanelCtrl + Enter: Test MovieCtrl + G: GroupCtrl + Shift+ G: UngroupCtrl + T: Check ActionScript SyntaxCtrl

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-20403467603633528242008-09-01T23:54:00.000-07:002008-09-08T19:52:42.053-07:00Setting up Flash CS3 for Flash development

If you do not already have Flash CS3 Professional installed, then download and install a trial version of Flash CS3 from http://www.adobe.com/downloads/. This trial version is good for 30 days.Launch Flash CS3 and start developing!

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-24808459886628831522008-09-01T15:40:00.001-07:002008-09-01T15:40:23.461-07:00Class schedule

Please note that there are two sections for this class. Each section meets every other Wednesday, for a total of seven class sessions. Section 1 begins on Sep. 3 and Section 2 begins on Sep. 10.Please attend only the classes for your section; attending another section's class is not allowed unless you have prior approval from me.Section 1 meets on the following dates:Sep. 3Sep. 17Oct. 1Oct. 15Oct

Muon Vannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929683981937227089.post-4410584697545681982008-09-01T10:33:00.000-07:002008-09-16T19:38:02.348-07:00Course Syllabus

Flash of FlashFall 2008, ITPWednesdays, 6:30-9:00pmSession 1: Introduction to Flash Flash History and Overview Hello World! My First Flash Application Using the Flash authoring environment Creating, testing and publishing a project Adding Text, Images and AnimationsPublishing and DeploymentSession 2: Coding ActionScript introduction Programmatic animation Working with Text

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