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Build a Dynamic Flash Game Menu: The Accordion

December 22, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

When a user first opens up a Flash game, their initial impression is based upon the menu that they see. Unfortunately, many games’ menus are dull, plain and static. This is terrible news! A lot of players will just close the game before even playing it, and move on to another. Don’t let this happen to you!

Build a Dynamic Flash Game Menu: Slides

December 10, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

Stop using static menus! Most players immediately base their initial impression of a Flash game on the menu that they see when they load it. Stand out from the crowd with a dynamic menu!

Create a Lytro-Esque Dynamically-Focused Photo in Flash

August 21, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

In this Tutorial, I’ll show you how to mimic the photos created by the Lytro camera. The end result will allow you to create your own dynamic and interesting pictures to display on the web, allowing viewers to alter the focal point! No special camera required — you can use any camera which allows manual focusing (which includes most phone cameras).

Adriana Lima Photo Effect

May 12, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

Today, I’m going to show you how to create cool Adriana Lima photo effect using some special flash tips and tricks. You don’t have to use action script code to make this lesson. Let’s start!

Quick Tip: Create Instant Fire Particles With TeraFire

March 19, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

Fire effects can be difficult to create, as they require advanced use of ActionScript and can take a lot of time to accomplish. In this Quick Tip, I’ll introduce you to an ActionScript class that will help you speed up the process.

Add Some Animated Sparkle to Your Text – Basix

January 02, 2011 Tutorial Blog No comments

This Tutorial covers the creation of a shiny text effect, which can then be easily edited for rapid prototyping.

The animation can be published to Flash Player 8 and up, and can be created in Flash 8 and up. There is no ActionScript running this animation, so it can easily be implemented in both AS2 and AS3 projects. It can serve as a fun Flash game intro logo, banner ad, or however you see fit. Have fun with it!.

Make Your Flash Logo Bling with Alpha Gradient Masking

December 19, 2010 Tutorial Blog No comments

In this Tutorial we’ll look at how to create a logo which incorporates alpha gradient masking in its animation. I’ll explain some tips and tricks on how to get it working and avoiding some common problems

Create an Impressive Magnifying Effect with ActionScript 3.0

November 10, 2010 Tutorial Blog No comments

In this Tutorial we’ll create a magnifying glass effect, demonstrating use of the displacementMapFilter. The effect can be achieved in a relatively short space of time and with very little code.

Quick Tip: Dim the Lights using Flash and jQuery

November 03, 2010 Tutorial Blog No comments

In this Quick Tip you’ll learn how to use Flash’s ExternalInterface function and add a bit of jQuery to create a “light switch” which dims the web page. This is really effective for use with video players, slideshows etc.