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Developer Connection: Learn Flash workflows

Doug Winnie

An iterative approach to the designer-developer workflow


Learn about some of the iterative models used in development and design, and explore how you can effectively communicate this model among your teams.

After Effects CS4

Flash for After Effects | After Effects for Flash

Learn After Effects from a Flash perspective, and learn Flash from an After Effects perspective.

Dan Carr

Producing audio for the web using Soundbooth and Flash


Prepare and control audio with ActionScript 3 for playback in Flash Player 10. (Updated for CS4)

Tom Green

Integrating Flash CS4 with After Effects CS4


Harness the power of these two tools to create stunning motion graphics.

Tareq AlJaber

Code in Flex, test in Flash


Ensure a smooth workflow between application design and development by coding your project in Flex and testing it in Flash.

Tareq AlJaber

Embedding metadata with Flash


Use the [Embed] metadata tag to work with embedded files in SWFs, such as graphics, symbols, fonts, and XML.

David Gassner

Adding video to a web page


Learn to use Adobe Media Encoder and Dreamweaver CS4 to create and post video files to a website, and Flash CS4 to create a video presentation.

Dan Carr

Creating simple interactive content using Fireworks, Flash, and Dreamweaver


Explore the Adobe CS4 product workflow and learn the fundamentals of creating mockups and interactive content.

Dan Ebberts

XMP metadata in Creative Suite 4 Production Premium


Experience first-hand how XMP metadata improves many common editing, asset tracking, animating, and compositing tasks—and even enables new capabilities, such as searching a video according to the spoken words in its soundtrack.

Greg Goralski

Foundation Flex for Designers excerpt: Flex Builder and Flash


Learn about the three major ways to integrate Flex and Flash.

Dreamweaver identity

Creating data-driven application prototypes with Dreamweaver and Flash


Learn to build portable Flash application prototypes easily using PHP scripting and XML files to simulate back-end data.

Serge Jespers

Using Flash media components to play video in Flex projects


Create a Flex component in Flash and make it work in Flex.

Dan Carr

Integrating Flash content with the HTML environment


Learn how to use JavaScript to communicate between SWF and HTML elements on your web page.

R Blank

Exploring a unified component workflow between Flex and Flash


Learn from this embeddable video player project how to build Flash applications that you can also use as Flash or Flex components.

Soundbooth Identity

Producing audio for the web using Soundbooth and Flash


Prepare and control audio with ActionScript 3 for playback in Flash Player 10. (Updated for CS4)

Samuel Asher Rivello

Innovating the Flash CS3 and Flex 3 workflow


Learn to use Flash and Flex side by side to maximize your productivity for Flash application development.

Adobe Labs

In Labs: Adobe AIR extension for Flash CS3 Professional beta


Package and preview AIR files directly within Flash CS3, leveraging your existing Flash development skills to build desktop-enabled distributed applications and experiences with the Adobe AIR™ framework.

kuler APIs

Creating the kuler panel for Flash CS3 Professional


Examine how this panel, based on the online color theme-sharing tool, is constructed; and learn how the panel uses kuler APIs to extend the Flash authoring environment.

Matt Chotin

Tips for tuning ActionScript 3.0 performance for Flex and Flash developers

Learn about the Flash Player architecture and AVM2, and improve performance through typing and data binding in your Flex and Flash application development.

Glenn Ruehle

Video interview: Glenn Ruehle on the Flex Component Kit for Flash CS3

A Flex SDK engineer explains how the Flex Component Kit improves the workflow between Flex and Flash developers and designers.

Narciso Jaramillo

Designing Flex 2 skins with Flash, Photoshop, Fireworks, or Illustrator


Design Flex 2 skins with your favorite tools—and gain flexibility and control as you create a unique look for your applications.

Soundbooth

Audio tips for Flash video producers

Learn how the task-based tools in Adobe Soundbooth help your Flash projects sound as good as they look.

James O'Reilly

Creating liquid GUIs with Flash and ActionScript 3.0


Build dynamic RIA user interfaces that size themselves intelligently to the screen's dimensions.

Photoshop and Flash

In the Edge: Tips for integrating Photoshop and Flash

Learn these workarounds for importing a layered Photoshop file into a Flash 8 document.

Flex 2: What's in it for Flash developers?


With all the buzz surrounding Adobe Flex 2, many Flash developers are wondering "What's in it for me?" Michael Koch has the scoop.

Flash Programmers: Build RIAs with Flex Builder 2


Learn how to use the Flex IDE for developing cool rich Internet applications based on what you already know from programming ActionScript within Flash.

High-Definition Web Demos with Macromedia Captivate, Flash, and Flash Media Server


Use this solution to synchronize your content and produce high-quality web demos.

Adding Right-Click Functionality to Macromedia Captivate Content

Use this workaround to create right-clicks in your Macromedia Captivate demos and simulations.

Presenting video with the Flash video component in Dreamweaver CS3


Insert and play Flash video files on your website, even choosing display and delivery options and previewing the player skin, without using the Flash authoring tool.

Flash Player 8 and Flex 1.5

Learn about new features in Flash Player 8 and how they benefit your Flex applications.

Advanced ColdFusion Flash Form Techniques

Use code-injected ActionScript event handlers to create interactivity in your ColdFusion Flash forms.

Exporting Captivate Content to Flash MX 2004

Learn how to bring Captivate content into Flash MX 2004 so that you can fine tune your demo or simulation.

Importing FlashPaper 2 Documents into Macromedia Flash and Using the FlashPaper API

Build a custom controller for viewing FlashPaper documents using Flash MX 2004.

Lessons Learned from a Former Breeze Newbie

Use these presentation tips to create a seamless experience for your users.

Creating Your Own FlashHelp Skins

Flex and Flash

See Mike Chambers explain what Flex means for Flash users.
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Case Study: The Development Life Cycle of a Flex Application

Find out what makes up a successful Flex team and workflow from an actual project.

Integrating Flash Animations into RoboDemo Movies

Add pizzazz to your RoboDemo movies with custom Flash animations.

Is Macromedia Flex the Right Fit for You? (Updated for Flex 1.5)

Learn what Flex does and doesn't do for you in this high-level overview of the new RIA authoring environment.

Logged In: FlashHelp, the Ideal Online Help Format for Web Applications

See how RoboHelp creates FlashHelp systems and why it can help your web apps succeed.

Introduction to Flash Remoting with .NET

Get up and running fast with Flash Remoting on the .NET platform by following this simple example.

Using the Yahoo! Maps Flash API

Snap in this simple component to add Yahoo! Maps functionality to your Flash applications.

Create custom Flash content and applications for use in Breeze Meeting

Now you can reach out to a whole new customer base, and make online meetings more interactive and compelling, with the Breeze Meeting Sync SWF SDK.

Creating Custom Video Controller Skins for the Flash Video Component in Dreamweaver 8

Learn how to dress up your video controllers with custom skins.

Using Flash Player 8 Features in Your Flex 1.5 Application

Add file upload and download functionality easily in your Flex apps with new Flash Player 8 features.

Creating Better Forms Faster with ColdFusion MX 7

Get an inside look at the cfform tag overhaul from a ColdFusion
engineer's perspective.

Creating a Client-Server Guest Book with Macromedia Flash and ColdFusion

Build a Flash app with a ColdFusion back end using the Data Connection Wizard and DataGrid Column Editor.

Optimizing ActionScript with Flex Profiler

Use the Flex Profiler to analyze your ActionScript code and tune for peak application performance.

Building Rich Internet Applications with Macromedia Flex: A Flash Perspective

Nigel Pegg explains how Flash developers can take advantage of the newest RIA development environment.

Converting Video Files to Flash Movies in RoboDemo

Learn how to incorporate video files in RoboDemo Flash movies.

Changes to the Macromedia Flash Asset Xtra in Director MX 2004

Learn about the enhanced Macromedia Flash MX 2004 integration in Director MX 2004.

Comparing Director and Macromedia Flash

Both tools have unique strengths and advantages. Find the right balance.

Exploring Options to JSP and Java Applets in Macromedia Flash and Flash Remoting

Christian Cantrell explains why Java developers will want to take advantage of Macromedia Flash MX with Flash Remoting.

Using FreeHand MX with Macromedia Flash: Logo Browser Project (Part 1)

Build a Macromedia Flash movie with navigation and subpages without leaving FreeHand MX.

Macromedia Flash and Director Shockwave Studio Resource Center

Learn more about when to use each tool, and the benefits of using them together.

Working Seamlessly Between FreeHand and Macromedia Flash (Part 3)

Create an interactive CD cover and gain proficiency designing in the two environments.


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