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  • An easy way to detect mobile devices

    So you want to deploy a mobile version of your website? You’ve thought about what your target users would do with a mobile version, written your content, created your design and developed your Flash or HTML, CSS and Javascript (if you haven’t done that yet, read this post instead). Now for the task that can [...]

  • Building Your Own Live Webcast with UStream – Part 3

    Getting video onto the web these days is a lot easier than it used to be! In fact, since Flash added video support years ago and sites like YouTube became available for general usage, video content has become almost a routine part of modern web life. In today’s instant gratification world of tweets and social networking though often times just posting your recorded videos up to YouTube isn’t enough; your clients demand something more real time… live webcasting! Here in the third part of the series we’re going to look at how we can get some more advanced features for

  • Coldfusion / Flex File Manager – Free Download

    For full details on this Coldfusion/Flex File Management application please find the relevant information other related entries at the bottom of this post. To use FiLEX you will need to have Coldfusion 8/9 or Railo 3.1 with Flash Remoting enabled. After extracting the download, you will have the following files : Application.cfc assets (dir) file.cfm FiLEX.ini FiLEX.swf services (dir) upload.cfm   These files will then need to go to different locations. Application.cfc : into the root of the website. However, if there is already an Application file in the root, then the contents of the FiLEX application will need to

  • ColdFusion Contract Job in Uxbridge, United Kingdom

    Coldfusion developer is required to work on client projects based close to Uxbridge / Stockley Park. You will need to have solid SQL experience, HTML, Flash and version 8 or higher of CF. Rate is c£200p/day – this is a monthly rolling contract. Here is the link.

  • Enterprise Flash: Morgan Stanley launches the Matrix

  • Another leap forward for the Flash Platform

  • Flash Player 10.1内部机制(第一部分) – Flash Player统一代码库及其挑战

  • Flash Player 10.1内部机制(第二部分) – 执行模型之可变跑道

  • estimating the duration of a Sound Object while loading.

    In case you never used the Sound class before, let me give you a brief introduction. The Sound class is found in the flash.media package and is used (hard not to be obvious here) for playing sounds. The constructor for the Sound class has 2 optional parameters: stream:URLRequest = new URLRequest(“url:String“); context:SoundLoaderContext = new SoundLoaderContext(“buffertime:Number” [...]

  • FMS & FP 10.1 Possibilities

    Loving the new 10.1 features… this being of particular interest: Flash Multicasting www.flashrealtime.com is my new favourite site Filed under: Flash, Flash Platform, Flash Player 10 Tagged: Flash Platform, Flash Player, Flash Player 10

  • Building Flash Websites Easily with Flash Site Builder

    When you think about building your business or promote your skills as a professional, web presence becomes one of the important steps in building your company or personal profile. Your web identity starts with building your own website that reflects your business and profession. Your website is a method to introduce you to the site [...]

  • Android development with Flash Platform (FREE SEMINAR)

    First of all a big thank you to Padova Java User Group that give me an opportunity to speak in the end of September in a JUG meeting. My speech will cover Android development with Flash Platform, so I share my mobile experience and I’ll talk about those main topics: UI design for mobile device [...]

  • New addition to the Flex family

    I don’t usually share personal information on this blog, but, I did want to explain my absence from blogging for the past few months. I have been home on maternity leave since April… so, I haven’t written any posts and I have not even answered any comments or questions. Instead, I’ve been busy taking care [...]

  • Typography Tricks for Flex 3

    I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing I could take advantage of some of the yummy features in Flex 4 that make precise design and layout possible like, oh, Text Layout Framework (TLF). But some of us are working on…

  • Flash Lite is dead?

    One of the questions you do lately is the possible death of Flash Lite. We have the Flash Player 10.1 optimized for mobile and Adobe AIR 2.5 for Android, and with that Flash Lite would be in their final days. I’ve read articles that argued that Adobe did not know that capitalize on the success that [...]

  • Typography Tricks for Flex 3

    I’m sure I’m not alone in wishing I could take advantage of some of the yummy features in Flex 4 that make precise design and layout possible like, oh, Text Layout Framework (TLF). But some of us are working on…

  • It’s like Christmas in October!!!

    I thought this day would never come… I would like to offer a very sincere "THANK YOU!" to the Adobe Flash team for all their hard work on getting the Linux version into Beta!

  • ColdFusion Job Opportunity in South Wales, United Kingdom

    Our client is recruiting for a Coldfusion developer for the invlovement of web projects. Additional skills required include Javascript, HTML, and CSS. Experience of using Adobe Flash would be an advantage. You will work alongside Web Manager and carry out all development support for all existing websites and Content Management System (CMS). You should also [...]

  • The Mobile First Revolution

    Luke Wroblewski, or LukeW as he’s known on the web, is a self-described “digital product design & strategy guy” who’s been pushing the idea of designing for mobile interfaces first for a while now. He thinks that designing for mobile first works best because 1.) mobile is more important than desktop these days, 2.) mobile forces you to focus on what’s really important, and 3.) mobile extends your application’s capabilities (GPS, touch-screens, etc.). At first I thought this idea was neat. Now I’m convinced it’s nothing short of revolutionary.

  • Get Apptacular

    We’ll be releasing Apptacular soon on labs.adobe.com, but I’m tired of saying “It’s coming soon.” You want Apptacular: Go get it: http://bit.ly/Apptacular If you have any issues, please report them using this site: http://bit.ly/ApptacularIssues If you want to participate in building Apptacular, you want to look at the source, and tests, etc. Check it out on GitHub: http://bit.ly/ApptacularGitHub If you want to know more about what Apptacular can do for you, check out these tutorial videos: Apptacular – Introduction Apptacular – Scaffolding Apptacular – Aesthetics Apptacular – As a backend for Flex Apptacular – Unit Tests Apptacular – Plans Apptacular

  • New Flash Book, Foundation Flash CS5 For Designers By Tiago Dias, Tom Green

    Flash is one of the most engaging, innovative, and versatile technologies available—Flash CS5 boasts a host of new features. Through the use of solid and practical exercises, you will soon master the fundamentals of this latest edition of the Adobe Flash authoring tool. In Foundation Flash CS5 for Designers, Flash experts Tom Green and Tiago [...]

  • Flash/Flex Application Security Information

    Here is a link to a nice introduction into Flash / Flex Application Security.  I am curious if anyone has more information on the topic. Please leave a comment if you can point me in anymore directions. :)   http://www.ivizsecurity.com/blog/web-application-security/testing-flash-applications-pen-tester-guide/

  • Hello AFCS ( bye Cocomo ) ! Simple user authentication with Adobe Flash Collaboration Services

    [ 05.03.2009 : Update : Cocomo is now called Adobe Flash Collaboration Services / AFCS and 0.9.1 was released with some bug fixes and a new namespace ] (Translated from French tutorial on FlashXPress ) In this first application example, we will build, or rather “assemble”, a videoconferencing application including a chat tool, shared notes [...]

  • Flex Addon for Spring Roo

    The Flex Addon for Spring Roo aims to raise the bar for developer productivity in building Spring-based RIAs with a Flex client by meeting the following goals: Provide the fastest way to get a Spring project configured to use Spring BlazeDS Integration set up and running. Eliminate the need to manually perform repetitive tasks such as keeping ActionScript and Java domain objects in sync. Automate round-tripping code-generation of Flex artifacts with a focus on letting developers do what they do best – write code.

  • Rosenblum Animates Colors in New Music Video

    Anik Rosenblum directed and animated this new music video aimed at kids. It’s traditionally-drawn (digital) Flash animation on top of pencil and watercolor textures. The song is titled Colors, off Ted R. Wilson’s album. Related posts No related posts.

  • European Style Flash Websites

    Flash site - passe-a-la-maison

    Welcome to the list of Flash websites created by European web designers and Flash developers. Make sure you visit all of them because each site will impress you by its original design and unique navigation. Sometimes even a simple homepage hides an amazing design. So you have a great opportunity to see how European Flash Websites look like.
    If you live in Europe and need a professional Flash website developed you have nothing to worry about! Simply search for European designers and you’ll meet amazingly creative guys who live in your country or even nearby.
    And below you’ll find the Flash websites that were built in the UK, France and Russia, Portugal, Greece, Iceland and Romania, Poland, Ukraine and Belgium. Please enjoy each and every design as they are worth it.
    Flash Websites created in France
    passe-a-la-maison.com

    emiliechollat.com

    benjerry.fr

    lamoscope.org

    monoiaddict.com

    sympozium.fr

    Flash Websites created in UK

    sickcityclub.net

    sqcircle.com

    peterkay.co.uk

    anchorsquirtycream.com

    nadyamalik.com

    Flash Websites…

  • Nokia 5250 new device?

    Couple of days ago I spotted a new device, Nokia 5250, listed on the OVI Store, and now others are mentioned too. Most likely it’s a Flash Lite 3.1 device. Alessandro

  • Attest 3 for Flex 4 ACE exam coming shortly

    As you may know already, the Flex 4 ACE exam was just announced on the Adobe Developer Connection site about a week ago. We’ve had quite a few inquiries about a version of Attest for the Flex 4 exam. Of course there is, we wouldn’t forget you Here’s how Attest 3 is going to work. [...]

  • HTML5 Video with Flash Fallback and Vice Versa

    This was my first attempt at integrating HTML5 and I quickly learned that a number of quirks must be addressed when deploying video in this fashion. There’s nothing groundbreaking about this post; however, I’m hoping it serves to be a comprehensive summary of how to integrate HTML5 with the following criteria: – Compatibility with all current browser implementations of HTML5 (H.264 and Theora) – Flash fallback for older gen browsers – Platform detection – Mobile device support The final result of my efforts can be viewed here by a Desktop PC or iOS / Android device: http://labs.byhook.com/html5video/

  • What version of Flash do you use?

    So, now that everyone has installed his Flash CS5 version or trial I wonder how many of the 3 million of programmers are using it.In my case I jumped directly from CS3 to CS5, due to the unexpected errors of CS4. Other issue if you used the Flash IDE was the long waitting time in CS4 for compilation or just to see the Actions Panel.By the way, here some links I find usefull, I´m thinking about making a Flash CS5 Professional Cheet Sheet, I still have to collect the twitter accounts.- Adobe Flash Professional CS5- Flash CS5 Documentation- Flash Support


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