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Create Motion Tween Animation in Flash CS3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-motion-tween-animation-in-flash-cs3.15327.html Material Image Today we learn how to create motion tween animation in Flash CS3.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-07-01 04:17:26 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-motion-tween-animation-in-flash-cs3.15327.html

Learn Flash with a Simple Example! http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/learn-flash-with-a-simple-example.15328.html Material Image Today we learn together how to create a simple effect in Flash.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-26 06:28:56 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/learn-flash-with-a-simple-example.15328.html

Create an Scrolling Text in Flash CS3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-an-scrolling-text-in-flash-cs3.15324.html Material Image Today we learn how to create an Scrolling Text in Flash CS3 in few steps!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-26 06:09:45 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-an-scrolling-text-in-flash-cs3.15324.html

Flash Gallery http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-gallery.15322.html Material Image I found on the Internet a Free Flash Gallery! Here is the official website and here is the example.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-24 12:23:16 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-gallery.15322.html

Sound in Flash http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sound-in-flash.15326.html Material Image How to create play onclick button!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-06-24 12:23:16 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sound-in-flash.15326.html

Optimizing Flash Movies for Fast Download http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/articles/optimizing-flash-movies-for-fast-download.15325.html Material Image Reducing your Flash Player file sizes is no longer so important because many people now have high-speed Internet connections. But not everyone does. So it still isn't a bad idea to spend a little time thinking about shrinking the size of your Flash movies.
Type: Flash Article
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-20 04:05:52 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/articles/optimizing-flash-movies-for-fast-download.15325.html

Flash MP3 Player http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-mp3-player.15331.html Material Image I found in my PC a very beautiful and easy to configurate. Click here to see an example!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-06-17 04:39:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-mp3-player.15331.html

Mimicing a Stamp Effect on Flash http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mimicing-a-stamp-effect-on-flash.14923.html Material Image Step 1:
Start with the text tool. Under properties, select your font and size, then pick out the red color. In this demonstration, I used the font Impact, sized 96, and the color #CC0000.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-06-12 09:00:28 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mimicing-a-stamp-effect-on-flash.14923.html

Importing Photoshop Files Into Flash http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/importing-photoshop-files-into-flash.14937.html Material Image As developers who live and breathe Photoshop, we always hated how hard it was to move Photoshop assets into Flash, but Adobe Flash CS3 has seduced us and transformed hate into passionate love.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-05-26 11:26:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/importing-photoshop-files-into-flash.14937.html

Zoomify Objects in Photoshop CS3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/zoomify-objects-in-photoshop-cs3.14935.html Material Image What, you haven't checked out Zoomify objects yet in Photoshop CS3? It's a brand new command in the latest version of Photoshop, so stick around and see what all the buzz is about. Essentially, a Zoomify object is a Flash object that sits within a web page that allows users to zoom in and out on a...
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-05-14 12:41:00 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/zoomify-objects-in-photoshop-cs3.14935.html

Fun With Lines http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/fun-with-lines.14834.html Material Image Learn how to animate lines in flash to create an effect as if an image is drawing itself, cool effect but time consuming.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-05-08 11:20:57 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/fun-with-lines.14834.html

Animated Magnify Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-magnify-effect.14833.html Material Image Learn how to create a animated magnifying glass that really magnify's the image. Handy effect.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-04-25 10:19:16 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-magnify-effect.14833.html

Bitmap Data (Threshold howto) http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/bitmapdata.threshold-howto.14781.html Material Image How to use the BitmapData.threshold with the new Flash Player 8 for creating image transitions
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-04-21 10:54:04 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/bitmapdata.threshold-howto.14781.html

Turning Animation into Code in Flash CS3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/turning-animation-into-code-in-flash-cs3.14608.html Material Image Flash CS3 comes with an exciting new feature that will make both developers and designers very happy. A designer will typically create animations using the Flash Timeline with keyframes and layers.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-04-10 10:56:35 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/turning-animation-into-code-in-flash-cs3.14608.html

Sounding Random with Flash CS3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sounding-random-with-flash-cs3.14609.html Material Image It's quite rare to come across a Flash site that doesn't incorporate sound in one way or another so it's an important skill to learn. This tutorial will walk you through how to build a simple random sound machine using ActionScript 3.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2008-04-02 10:07:18 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sounding-random-with-flash-cs3.14609.html

Controlling the Timeline with ActionScript 3 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/controlling-the-timeline-with-actionscript-3.14607.html Material Image Flash CS3 allows you to create either an ActionScript 2 or ActionScript 3 document. There are a number of ways ActionScript 3 is different from version 2. One of the first changes designers is no longer being able to attach a script to a button instance.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-04-02 04:23:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/controlling-the-timeline-with-actionscript-3.14607.html

How to Use the Onion Skin http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/how-to-use-the-onion-skin.14291.html Material Image The onion skin in Flash 8 is really handy when it comes to frame-to-frame animation. In this tutorial you'll learn how to use it!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-27 10:37:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/how-to-use-the-onion-skin.14291.html

How to Create an Easy Login System http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/how-to-create-an-easy-login-system.14290.html Material Image In this tutorial you will learn how to create a simple login system using Macromedia Flash 8.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-22 08:50:42 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/how-to-create-an-easy-login-system.14290.html

Intro to Functions http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/intro-to-functions.14289.html Material Image This tutorial will give you a brief overview of what functions in Adobe Flash is all about. If you're new to action scripting, this is the tutorial for you.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-21 13:45:21 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/intro-to-functions.14289.html

Sign Post Menu http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sign-post-menu.14236.html Material Image This detailed tutorial explains how to create sign post menu menu in flash 8. This menu is unusual and you can use it for some traffic web site.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2008-02-15 12:40:59 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/sign-post-menu.14236.html

Love Preloader http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/love-preloader.14235.html Material Image See how to make a love preloader for your site in flash 8 using the Action Script.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-02-14 12:12:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/love-preloader.14235.html

Drawing API http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/drawing-api.13425.html Material Image Tutorial on how to dynamically draw with Actionscript. The tutorial includes draw with lines of codes just like when using drawing tool.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-02-13 04:53:52 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/drawing-api.13425.html

Hi-tech Floating Navigational Menu http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/hi-tech-floating-navigational-menu.13555.html Material Image It floats, it blinks, it is draggable, with cool buttons featuring cut-off corners... you're not mistaken - it's the hi-tech floating menu! Wooow! :)
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-01-29 05:28:28 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/hi-tech-floating-navigational-menu.13555.html

Making an Aqua Gel Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/making-an-aqua-gel-button.13556.html Material Image Create a classical looking gel button, but completely in flash.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2008-01-09 12:41:42 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/making-an-aqua-gel-button.13556.html

Motion Guides http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/motion-guides.13426.html Material Image A basic Flash tutorial on how to use Motion Guides to create moving animation.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-12-04 02:11:39 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/motion-guides.13426.html

Animated Buttons with Retro Gaming Style http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-buttons-with-retro-gaming-style.13554.html Material Image Learn to create old-school games looking buttons with cool animations that show up when the mouse passes over them.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-12-03 03:15:51 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-buttons-with-retro-gaming-style.13554.html

Space Shooter - Game Pause and Sound http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---game-pause-and-sound.13498.html Material Image This is the last part of our game and we are going to add sound and a pause key.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Professional ]]> 2007-11-28 03:01:36 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---game-pause-and-sound.13498.html

Space Shooter - Lives and Score http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---lives-and-score.13497.html Material Image This is the forth part of the development of a Space Shooter game. In this tutorial we will add lives, scores and game over to our game.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Professional ]]> 2007-11-26 10:09:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---lives-and-score.13497.html

Space Shooter - Enemies http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---enemies.13496.html Material Image This is the third tutorial of a series about developing a Space Shooter game, in this tutorial we are going to make enemy ships.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Professional ]]> 2007-11-23 04:48:32 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---enemies.13496.html

Space Shooter - Shooting http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---shooting.13495.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials
These tutorials are the Flash articles you can use to master most of the Flash effects you want. Each article is a part of the "Space Shooter" creation series. The texts are easy read and the author supplies all the needed code.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Professional ]]> 2007-11-21 11:49:18 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---shooting.13495.html

Space Shooter - Movie Clip and Movement http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---movie-clip-and-movement.13494.html Material Image This is the first part of a series of Space Shooter tutorials. In this part we are going to learn the basics of Movie Clips and character movement.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-11-21 03:11:57 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/space-shooter---movie-clip-and-movement.13494.html

Mouse Follower http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mouse-follower.13424.html Material Image This tutorial will show you how to create a movie clip that will follow your mouse pointer. The Mouse Follower is useful for menu on-the-go.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-11-14 07:15:18 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mouse-follower.13424.html

Flash Menu and Mouse Customization http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-menu-and-mouse-customization.13423.html Material Image Tutorial on how to create drop down menu and custom your mouse pointer.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-11-09 11:33:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-menu-and-mouse-customization.13423.html

Fading Text http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/fading-text.12986.html Material Image Making fading text is very easy in flash. It is much like a motion tween, but instead of it moving, it changes its alpha levels. This tutorial shows you the basic method.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-16 10:11:22 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/fading-text.12986.html

Motion Tweening http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/motion-tweening.12987.html Material Image Motion tweening is one of the most important aspects of flash. It allows you to animate movement and other effects. This is the basics of how to tween.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-15 09:14:00 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/motion-tweening.12987.html

Flash 8 Accessibility Design Guidelines http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-8-accessibility-design-guidelines.12762.html Material Image Text Equivalents Whether using ActionScript or the Accessibility panel in Macromedia Flash, creating accessible Flash content can be quick and easy. Using text and text equivalents, designers and developers can create exciting content for users of screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-10-12 08:45:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-8-accessibility-design-guidelines.12762.html

Shape Tweening http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/shape-tweening.12985.html Material Image This is something many people don't use simply because they don't know about it. This tutorial shows you how to easily morph an object into another object.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-11 09:33:42 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/shape-tweening.12985.html

Color Tweening http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/color-tweening.12984.html Material Image In your animation, there will be many instances in which a change in color will be needed. Whether it be to hide or show an object, this technique can be used in many ways. We will discuss a simple color change.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-10 03:09:23 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/color-tweening.12984.html

Passing Variables http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/passing-variables.12759.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials
This tutorial for Flash shows you how to create Passing Variables. The author will show you how to set paths to media content by passing variables to flash using html, as opposed to "hard coding" paths inside of flash.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-10-03 03:19:52 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/passing-variables.12759.html

Movie Symbols http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/movie-symbols.12983.html Material Image Movie Symbols provide you with a methd to make animations without altering the main timeline. It will simply be running on its own timeline within itself. It reduces the clutter and helps with accessibility. This tutorial demonstrates how to make an animation in a movie symbol.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-10-02 04:37:28 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/movie-symbols.12983.html

Expanding Text http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/expanding-text.12886.html Material Image Expanding text is good to show emphasis and to catch people's attention. we will discuss a text expansion with fade away in this tutorial.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-10-01 04:58:13 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/expanding-text.12886.html

Advanced Button (Video Tutorial) http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/advanced-button.12766.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials
To create Advanced Button just see this video tutorial. ActionScript coding, some cool graphics, and some basic flash skills take you a long way with this project. Focuses on the logic required to make an interactive Movie Clip button.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-09-27 09:40:36 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/advanced-button.12766.html

Pulsing Circle http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/pulsing-circle.12982.html Material Image This tutorial goes over how to create pulsing circles. They are generally circles that enlarge and reduce in size again.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-25 10:44:14 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/pulsing-circle.12982.html

Staircase Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/staircase-effect.12885.html Material Image This method shows you how to create the fast staircase effect.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-25 10:19:16 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/staircase-effect.12885.html

Hi-tech Floating Navigational Menu http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/hi-tech-floating-navigational-menu.12819.html Material Image It floats, it blinks, it is draggable, with cool buttons featuring cut-off corners... you're not mistaken - it's the hi-tech floating menu! Wooow! :)
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-09-19 05:15:36 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/hi-tech-floating-navigational-menu.12819.html

Masking in Flash http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/masking-in-flash.12884.html Material Image Masking is used to show and hide portions of an image/object. Imagine a box with a whole on top. The hole is the mask, and the content in the box is what is being masked. You can only see what the hole allows you to see. This is generally what masking is. Masking is often used as a way to make objec...
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-17 09:55:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/masking-in-flash.12884.html

Orb Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/orb-button.12883.html Material Image This tutorial shows you how to make an orb button in flash.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-09-12 10:49:23 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/orb-button.12883.html

Animated Buttons with Retro Gaming Style http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-buttons-with-retro-gaming-style.12818.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials
This tutorial will show you how to create Animated Buttons with Retro Gaming Style. There are 51 steps but they are short and very well written. The author also provides screenshots and illustrations for ease of learning this useful lesson.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-09-11 11:35:42 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-buttons-with-retro-gaming-style.12818.html

Making an Aqua Gel Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/making-an-aqua-gel-button.12820.html Material Image Create a classical looking gel button, but completely in flash.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-09-11 04:34:35 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/making-an-aqua-gel-button.12820.html

Custom Right Click (Video Tutorial) http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/custom-right-click.12767.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials
This cool tutorial gives you the information you need to create Custom Right Click (Video Tutorial) and its done in video. Once you download the videplayer you can get in on all the action. Now you can make your tutorials video too.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-09-05 05:49:10 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/custom-right-click.12767.html

Macromedia Flash Typewriter Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-typewriter-effect.12429.html Material Image Macromedia Flash typewriter effect, the actionscript way teachs you how to create an effect where each letter is spelled out one by one, similar to the classic typewriter.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-08-24 06:47:38 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-typewriter-effect.12429.html

Macromedia Flash Photo Transition Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-photo-transition-effect.12428.html Material Image Macromedia Flash photo transition teaches you how to create cool transition effect from one photo to another photo using Macromedia Flash tweening technique with alpha property.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-23 04:13:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-photo-transition-effect.12428.html

Macromedia Flash Button With Sound http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-button-with-sound.12427.html Material Image Creating a simple flash sound button without any actionscript knowledge. Sound interesting? Check this flash sound button tutorial out.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-17 11:17:52 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-button-with-sound.12427.html

Macromedia Flash Realistic Button - Embossed Flash Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-realistic-button---embossed-flash-button.12426.html Material Image Create a realistic embossed Flash Button with this simple flash tutorial guide. In this flash tutorial guide, you will have a hands on color pallets as well as understand the implementation of flash color field of depth.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-17 04:11:56 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-realistic-button---embossed-flash-button.12426.html

Macromedia Flash MX Realistic Sphere - Flash Ball or Flash Orb http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-mx-realistic-sphere---flash-ball-or-flash-orb.12425.html Material Image Macromedia Flash has a great graphic tool to create wonderful flash cool graphic. In this flash tutorial guide, you will have hands on the creation of a flash realistic ball or a flash shiny orb.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-16 04:16:25 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-mx-realistic-sphere---flash-ball-or-flash-orb.12425.html

Using-9 Slice Scaling to Preserve a Shape http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/using-9-slice-scaling-to-preserve-a-shape.12542.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, June 2007
Using-9 Slice Scaling to Preserve a Shape is an article for Flash design. There are only four steps in this tutorial, the author has kept the texts simple and easy to understand. The accompanying pictures and screenshots explain it ...
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-08-15 03:56:49 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/using-9-slice-scaling-to-preserve-a-shape.12542.html

Growing Flash Branches http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/growing-flash-branches.12541.html Material Image Using the Blend command along with a white shape can create some interesting effects in Adobe Illustrator now that we can export them to a Flash animation.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-08-13 12:21:56 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/growing-flash-branches.12541.html

Macromedia Flash Sound Control - Playing Flash Sound Loop http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-sound-control---playing-flash-sound-loop.12424.html Material Image Wanna learn how to create an auto start flash looping sound for your flash website or flash intro homepage? Look no more, in this flash example tutorial guide, you will learn both the auto start as well as the flash sound loop.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-10 11:31:54 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-sound-control---playing-flash-sound-loop.12424.html

Macromedia Flash Fading - Making Movie Fading Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-fading---making-movie-fading-effect.12423.html Material Image Macromedia Flash fading effect is a cool effect, you would love it once you have master it. You will learn to create the most basic stuff in Macromedia stuff yet full of potential to create better and cooler flash effect with your imagination.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-08 10:35:04 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-fading---making-movie-fading-effect.12423.html

Macromedia Flash Tweening - Making Animation Works http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-tweening---making-animation-works.12422.html Material Image The most basic stuff in Macromedia Flash: Flash Tweening. Tweening is a key process in flash animation. Flash animation is created by making changes to position or shape of the object frame by frame. The process is done in the way that it gives the appear.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-07 09:53:55 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-tweening---making-animation-works.12422.html

Flash Dotted or Dalmatian Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-dotted-or-dalmatian-effect.12420.html Material Image Flash dotted or Dalmatian Effect is created by duplicate an original layer and delete part of the top layers so that some part of the bottom layer could be seen. This flash guide show you how to create such a dotted effect in flash mx 2004.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-08-06 03:20:27 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-dotted-or-dalmatian-effect.12420.html

Flash for Beginner - Flash Authoring Tool http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginner---flash-authoring-tool.12419.html Material Image In this flash for beginner serie, the flash authoring environment will be discussed. Flash authoring environment is an integrated invironment where flash designers and flash developers would spend most of the time with.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-08-03 04:36:13 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginner---flash-authoring-tool.12419.html

Macromedia Flash Externally Load Photos http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-externally-load-photos.12431.html Material Image To keep flash file small hence loaded faster to the client's PC, usually developers prefer to dynamically load photos from external source. This simple and easy to follow flash tutorial will guide you through.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-08-01 12:27:56 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-externally-load-photos.12431.html

Macromedia Flash Simple Ease http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-simple-ease.12432.html Material Image There are several flash easing technique available on the web. This flash easing tutorial guide aims to explain to you a simple and basic flash easing technique.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-08-01 04:42:52 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-simple-ease.12432.html

Flash for Beginners - Using Arrow Tool for Flash MX, MX 2004 and Flash 8 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginners---using-arrow-tool-for-flash-mx-mx-2004-and-flash-8.12418.html Material Image This is a flash basic for beginner series. It focuses on the two modes of flash arrow tool namely curved mode and corner mode. This is a beginner guide series for flash mx, flash mx 2004 and flash 8.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-30 06:13:30 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginners---using-arrow-tool-for-flash-mx-mx-2004-and-flash-8.12418.html

Macromedia Flash Photo Slideshow with Easing http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-photo-slideshow-with-easing.12433.html Material Image Flash Slider or flash slideshow tutorial will teach you how to create cool photo sliding with easing effect. Combine with other flash photos tutorial, you will create an amazing flash photo gallery.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-26 12:14:16 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-photo-slideshow-with-easing.12433.html

Macromedia Flash Email Actionscript Validation http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-email-actionscript-validation.12430.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, June 2007
This tutorial will show you how Macromedia Flash Email Actionscript Validation is done. The six steps listed here are well written for even a begiiner. Each step also has picture or screenshot if needed for a quick progress check.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-26 04:22:58 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-email-actionscript-validation.12430.html

Flash Text Effect using Radomizer http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-text-effect-using-radomizer.12417.html Material Image Learn how to use Actionscript to turn a static text into a radomize text effect. A simple flash tutorial which would help you understand various flash actionscripts such as setInterval methods.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-25 04:19:43 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-text-effect-using-radomizer.12417.html

Macromedia Flash Trace Command http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-trace-command.12434.html Material Image Macromedia Flash Trace() command is a very useful tool for debugging flash movie. This simple flash tutorial guide will explain to you about trace() command.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-24 04:41:34 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/macromedia-flash-trace-command.12434.html

Flash Actionscript getURL Command http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-actionscript-geturl-command.12435.html Material Image Wonder what flash getURL is? Why is it important? The only way to find out the answer is to read this flash getURL tutorial. 3 features of flash getURL will be discussed in detail.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-20 04:10:27 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-actionscript-geturl-command.12435.html

Flash for Beginners - Embed a swf Source Code into an HTML http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginners---embed-a-swf-source-code-into-an-html.12415.html Material Image In this flash for beginners tips, I'd like to share two methods to embed a flash swf movie in an html file. In addition, I have discuss the importance of the two embeded tags namely and .
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-19 04:35:46 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-for-beginners---embed-a-swf-source-code-into-an-html.12415.html

Static Starry Night Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/static-starry-night-effect.12414.html Material Image Learn how to create a flash dark night full of bright stars. This is a flash tutorial for beginner serie where there's no actionscript required. The effect of this tutorial is of static effect i.e. with no blinking star.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-18 05:08:57 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/static-starry-night-effect.12414.html

Create Realistic Blinking Starry Night http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-realistic-blinking-starry-night.12412.html Material Image This is an actionscript version of flash blinking starry night effect. The actionscript part of this flash blinking starry dark night is not that difficult but the trick to make it a realistic blinking star in a dark night is what counts.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-17 10:54:39 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-realistic-blinking-starry-night.12412.html

Flash Loop on Ocean Animation http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-loop-on-ocean-animation.12413.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, June 2007
This article is really good - you will create Flash Loop on Ocean Animation. The author shows you techniques in Flash that you can use to make many motion effects. Directions include good graphics and screenshots.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-17 04:10:44 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-loop-on-ocean-animation.12413.html

Flash Shadow Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-shadow-effect.12421.html Material Image Flash Shadow Effect is simple flash effect that you could learn how to create one within no time.In this flash shadow effect guide, you would learn how to duplicate a layer and change the setting in the flash property inspector.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-07-13 11:37:43 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-shadow-effect.12421.html

Flash Basic Pattern http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-basic-pattern.12416.html Material Image This flash tutorial aims at teaching you how to use actionscript to build a flash pattern background. Flash pattern consists of one single pattern background and by making use of duplicateMovieClip actionscript, it is possible to create full background.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-11 10:26:12 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-basic-pattern.12416.html

Original Buttons http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/original-buttons.12095.html Material Image 1. Create a new Flash document.
2. Open the library: Window > Other Panels > Common Libraries > OF Buttons S1.
3. Open the library of your Flash document. (Ctrl+L)
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-07-09 09:52:48 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/original-buttons.12095.html

Turbo-Fan Buttons http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/turbo-fan-buttons.12094.html Material Image Creation of site's menu using the Turbo-Fan Buttons library
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-06-28 09:30:02 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/turbo-fan-buttons.12094.html

Ripple on the Water http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/ripple-on-the-water.12097.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, June 2007
This effect is usable in many ways. Creating a Ripple on the Water is made very easy by the author working in Photoshop. There are some very clear directions and a few illustrations to keep the lesson understandable.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-06-15 10:20:06 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/ripple-on-the-water.12097.html

Natural Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/natural-button.12096.html Material Image Using Natural Button components you can create original animated logo within 7 minutes!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-06-13 04:31:30 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/natural-button.12096.html

Custom Cursor http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/custom-cursor.11870.html Material Image This is a simple effect that let's you replace the user's cursor with a custom one (it can even be animated).
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-05-25 10:06:11 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/custom-cursor.11870.html

Random Movement http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/random-movement.11869.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, May 2007
This interesting tutorial can help you to create Random Movement in Flash. The author provides concise directions, all the code you will need, and gives you a screenshot of the finished product.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-05-23 10:55:01 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/random-movement.11869.html

Create a Big Animated Promo Button with Scrolling Text http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-a-big-animated-promo-button-with-scrolling-text.11689.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, May 2007
This tutorial is a double WOWEEE!!! It will show you how to Create a Big Animated Promo Button with Scrolling Text. You just use Flash 8 and follow the Amazingly Simple! steps and you'll get the second WOWEEE!!!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-05-18 10:15:54 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/create-a-big-animated-promo-button-with-scrolling-text.11689.html

Game Movement [the basics] http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/game-movement-the-basics.11872.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, May 2007
If you want to learn about Game Movements for Flash designs then this is your article. The author gives you all of the code, but it is further broken down so you can see how each part is implemented.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-05-16 08:19:51 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/game-movement-the-basics.11872.html

Anti-Theft Techniques http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/anti-theft-techniques.11873.html Material Image We've all been there: you release a killer new flash movie or game and in days it's on sites that you never gave permission to host it. What can you do? How can you track down all these sites and get them to remove your file?
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-05-15 11:42:45 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/anti-theft-techniques.11873.html

Working with XML http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/working-with-xml.11874.html Material Image Sometimes you need to pass a flash file information. Perhaps you're making a flash-based photo gallery or an mp3 player. Maybe you want to use flash to parse server information.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-05-15 02:49:47 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/working-with-xml.11874.html

Horizontal Follower http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/horizontal-follower.11868.html Material Image The horizontal follower is a little indicator of where the user clicked. It scrolls smoothly from point to point and it a way to add flare to flash navigation.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-05-11 10:11:59 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/horizontal-follower.11868.html

Super Preloader http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/super-preloader.11871.html Material Image Making a preloader is a common topic for tutorials, but here's a new twist: download rate/remaining time.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-05-10 01:19:10 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/super-preloader.11871.html

Ripple Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/ripple-effect.11477.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, April 2007
How can you make a "Ripple Effect"? This fine tutorial will show you how to do it the easy way. The 12 steps are loaded with good directions, and each step has screenshots and illustrations for clarity.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-05-04 04:03:44 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/ripple-effect.11477.html

Movie Clip/Button Shiny Rollover Effect http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/movie-clipbutton-shiny-rollover-effect.11690.html Material Image Make a nice shining glinting effect for your buttons
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-05-03 01:26:30 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/movie-clipbutton-shiny-rollover-effect.11690.html

Animated Gradient Bar Button http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-gradient-bar-button.11691.html Material Image Make a professional-looking awesome button!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-05-01 01:03:25 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/animated-gradient-bar-button.11691.html

Flash Slideshow Image Gallery http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-slideshow-image-gallery.11482.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, April 2007
The Flash Slideshow Image Gallery of your dreams can be created with this hot tutorial. All you have to do is to follow these steps, look at the illustrations and screenshots, and use the code that the author provides.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-04-30 01:41:59 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-slideshow-image-gallery.11482.html

Tab Menu Creation http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/tab-menu-creation.11693.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, April 2007
This is the kind of Flash tutorial you need. The author makes it easy to create a Tab Menu. The article is well-written, it offers you all the code you will need, and it is enhanced by good illustrations.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-04-25 01:32:28 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/tab-menu-creation.11693.html

Mirror Flash Website Menu http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mirror-flash-website-menu.11692.html Material Image Learn how to design and code a menu that has a mirrored image and code the buttons which will enable you to make a simple Flash website with many sections. Easy and detailed explanations of each step!
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-04-24 04:15:01 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/mirror-flash-website-menu.11692.html

Solar System http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/solar-system.11478.html Material Image 1. Open a new document by clicking on File -> New.
2. Give first layer the name of 'Sun' and place a circle at the center of the screen compose of black and yellow gradient. (You can make your gradient by opening Color Mixer from window -> Color Mixer). Lock this layer.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-04-19 04:08:25 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/solar-system.11478.html

Spot Light http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/spot-light.11479.html Material Image 1. Open a new document by clicking on File -> New. Change background color to Black.
2. Import some images into library. Change the Layer's name to Background. Drag any picture on the stage. Resize to fit on the stage.
3. Copy the image and add a new layer...
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-04-18 04:17:26 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/spot-light.11479.html

Complex Button Animation http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/complex-button-animation.11329.html Material Image Editor's Pick in Flash Tutorials, April 2007
Button animation is the essential part of flash. You will learn how to apply some effects for different animation actions in this tutorial.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-04-13 11:04:01 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/complex-button-animation.11329.html

Text Color http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/text-color.11480.html Material Image 1. Open a new document by clicking on File -> New.
2. Type some text in the first layer with name 'Text Layer'. On frame 25 click f6 and then type some other text with some other color on some different position.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Beginner ]]> 2007-04-13 03:49:20 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/text-color.11480.html

Flash 8 Accessibility Design Guidelines http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-8-accessibility-design-guidelines.11481.html Material Image Text Equivalents Whether using ActionScript or the Accessibility panel in Macromedia Flash, creating accessible Flash content can be quick and easy. Using text and text equivalents, designers and developers can create exciting content for users of screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: All levels ]]> 2007-04-11 04:23:20 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/flash-8-accessibility-design-guidelines.11481.html

Passing Variables http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/passing-variables.11483.html Material Image This tutorial will show you how to set paths to media content by passing variables to flash using html, as opposed to "hard coding" paths inside of flash. This allows for slightly more dynamic flash video delivery (especially if used as part of a bigger application), easier and faster updateabilit...
Type: Flash Tutorial
Level: Experienced ]]> 2007-04-06 09:25:29 http://webdesign.org/web/flash-&-swish/flash-tutorials/passing-variables.11483.html