We took a look at how to get videos to play in flash in the post called Flash Video on the Web. However this post has resources for when you need more complex video playback features such as playlists, volume control, and customized interfaces.
If you are creating a portfolio site, one important ingredient will likely be an image gallery to show off your work. It is important with whatever kind of gallery you have that it is easy to update with new content. As such most tutorials on this topic suggest using image files that live external to [...]
Once you start to experiment with implementing actionscript classes the possibilities of the language grow exponentially. And so does the complexity. For many types of learners a book can be very helpful to provide some structure and grounding. Here are some of the actionscript books which I have found most useful.
1. Get use to READING actionscript before trying to master writing actionscript. Download .fla source files online and try to see how they work. 2. Consider it a LANGUAGE like any other. Think about what you want to do in english, then translate it to actionscript. This can help you BREAK DOWN what you need [...]
What is a digital toy? A digital toy is meant to provide for a fun experience for a user. It could be an object or character you interact with, or even a small game. You may also choose to experiment with audio visualizers, drawing applications or generative art systems which incorporate dynamic behaviours and elements [...]