[2004-01-23] Working with Flash MX 2004 and PHP
This tutorial is going to show you a very basic method of sending information from Flash to an external PHP script. This is merely a primer to get you working with using Flash for forms and dynamic content. The actual code for this tutorial can be used IN lower versions of Flash, but the actual process is written for Flash MX 2004.
[2004-01-16] Suggestions for a Flash Designer: Real World Example
Earlier this week I received a site submission I found very interesting. After reviewing the site I started typing out ideas that could help the designer. Some comments were about Flash, and were some about other design aspects. After reviewing my comments to the designer I realized that these were suggestions that many designers could take into consideration when developing sites.
[2004-01-09] CSS Template Layout - part 1 of 3
Having been asked by several readers, I have decided to create this easy to understand tutorial on creating web pages with CSS. I will not be able to expose to you everything there is about CSS in this tutorial, but I will be able to give you enough to create a nice looking page. After completing this tutorial you should have enough to explore CSS and web page design even further.
[2004-01-07] Using Flash and Java to create Pop-Ups
With Flash it is quite common to have a customized pop up window to hold your flash movie. This is almost always done using HTML and JavaScript. Well, what about having buttons in your flash movies that will open customized pop up windows?
[2004-01-07] Use of an Entry/Splash page
Over the past few days I have been zooming through sites looking at different designs for inspiration and ideas. During my site viewing time I came to realize things I hate about web designers. These are things that caused me to close my browser window before the site loaded or even not visit the site at all. Perhaps you'll agree with me and use some of these tips when you're designing sites.
[2004-01-07] FlashNewz - Quick Tip
Changing the FPS for flash movies can help keep your animation from jumping.
[2004-01-07] Flash Intros are Dead
Ok, I know that we have all seen great intros but when you get down to it... Flash intros are dead. Unless you're using the intro as a presentation and/or you have mad design skills it's probably best to leave the Intro out.
[2004-01-07] Pro's and Con's of MX 2004
[2004-01-07] Creating a Custom Mouse Curser in Flash
This week I'm going to show you how to make your mouse arrow customized using simple actionscript in Flash.
This is a neat effect you can use if you want the mouse to match the scheme of your site, but try not to go overboard as lots of Flash developers have done in the past.
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