Flash Archives
Flash Sells! (Web Standards?)
April 22, 2004
It’s a fact. It’s sexy (especially when done well) and much like S.E.X. — it sells and sells and sells. People looovvve Flash! They LOVE it. So much so that all sense goes right out of their heads when they…Continue reading this entry...
Flash -- Your Take
January 27, 2004
I’ve wanted to have a discussion here about Flash for awhile. I want to get your thoughts on Flash and it’s effect on the Web and Web design. To start off I’ll try and give you an idea of my…Continue reading this entry...
New Road Runner Portal Site
November 20, 2003
While this new (beta?) Road Runner broadband portal site is very impressive and an example of an all Flash portal application the does a little bit of everything, thus showing off the full capabilities of Flash, I can’t help but…Continue reading this entry...
Flash for Linux
November 12, 2003
CodeWeavers who’s mission it is to make Linux a Windows compatible operating system have released their new version of CrossOver Office which is able to run Flash on a Linux system. This article here shows one users impressions of the…Continue reading this entry...
Flash vs. CSS/HTML
November 10, 2003
In his article Flash vs. CSS/HTML Mark Angeletti presents some pros and cons as it relates to Flash vs. CSS based Web design and development. But I wrote it with the intent of informing novice Flash users about this technology….Continue reading this entry...
Game of 3 Halves
November 09, 2003
With the 2003 Rugby World Cup drawing to an end it was nice to stumble across this nice little flash rugby game from the Amnesia Group. Game of 3 Halves Whilst attempts have been made in the past to create…Continue reading this entry...
Useful Rich Internet Applications
November 07, 2003
Viswanath Gondi’s article, Making Rich Web Application Architecture Usable, while not targeting Flash specifically, offers some very helpful advice on creating RIAs. “Focus on the user and all else will follow” is a philosophy that can make or break a…Continue reading this entry...
Photos in Flash
October 31, 2003
I’ve got conflicting opinions about using Flash to present photography. I’ve seen many sites that do this well, Andy Budd’s site comes to mind, and many more that do not. All to many sites of this kind distract and put…Continue reading this entry...
4REALDOUGH
October 30, 2003
Brian McBrearty’s 4REALDOUGH is another example of a fresh Flash design that’s audience appropriate, easy to use and creative. It’s a music portfolio site, created by Trevor Van Meter, who’s own brand new site is all-Flash, easy to use, audience…Continue reading this entry...
Tdcollins.com
October 28, 2003
A term you’ll hear often here at F3 is “audience appropriate.” In my mind this is one of the most important factors in deciding how to address a Web site’s goals. Because of it’s nature, Flash is a technology that…Continue reading this entry...
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Collage Foundation
October 28, 2003
I just got a look at The Collage Foundation and overall I think it’s a good site. The design is fresh and interesting and the content is great. It’s fairly usable as far as all Flash sites go, although I…Continue reading this entry...
Flash For Text - Why?
October 27, 2003
Zeldman has a new article on coding for easier redesigns over at Macromedia’s Edge magazine. The article is displayed in Flash with a three column layout and split up into 5 pages. There is a printable version available, which I…Continue reading this entry...
F3 Looking For Contributors
October 27, 2003
That’s right, Flash For The Future is looking for a few good people to help contribute. If you have some time and a passion for forward-thinking Flash work, please contact us. It’s strictly on a volunteer basis, but could be…Continue reading this entry...
Gabocorp Relaunched
October 20, 2003
There was a time, years ago, that Gabocorp was the cream of the Flash crop. What they we’re doing with transitions and navigation building was very creative and the Flash community, as well as stakeholder’s everywhere, were awestruck. Gabocorp, for…Continue reading this entry...
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Napster's Flash Animations
October 20, 2003
There can be no doubt that when it comes to animations and comedic shorts Flash is an excellent development tool. With it’s upcoming relaunch (rebirth) Napster choose to deliver some non-essential content with Flash, in their “bits” section. The reason…Continue reading this entry...
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Afterlife
October 19, 2003
Afterlife is a good example of audience appropriate Flash work. It’s a very beautifully designed site, that’s not over-done and presented in way that is very appealing. I would imagine that based on it’s visual nature and the fact that…Continue reading this entry...
ESPN's Poor Use of Flash
October 19, 2003
In the past ESPN has done some rather inventive things with Flash, but their new World Series 100th Anniversary site isn’t an example of how and when Flash should be used. This is could have been done much better and…Continue reading this entry...
Macromedia Responds To Upcoming IE Changes
October 10, 2003
Macromedia announced they’ll be providing developers with resources and support to help the transition with future changes that will be made to Microsoft Internet Explorer. To help web developers get started, the Macromedia development team is today providing some examples…Continue reading this entry...
Accessibility & Flash MX 2004
October 10, 2003
With the release of MX 2004 and Flash Player 7 Macromedia has added some great new accessibility features and they’ve provided many great resources to help developers produce more accessible Flash. Visit Macromedia’s Flash accessibility pages or take a gander…