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Bill Perry

Bill Perry

Macromedia

Created:
18 Jan 2005
Products:
Flash

Announcing the Pocket PC Content Contest

One of the great things about Macromedia Flash is the ubiquity of the player. It's available on a wide range of platforms ranging from desktop computers, TV set-top boxes, PDAs, and mobile phones. As a developer you probably spend a majority of your time developing desktop- or web-based Flash content; however, you're probably also aware that Flash is mobile.

We recently completed the Macromedia Flash Lite Content Contest, and we were amazed at the quantity and wide range of submissions we received. As a result of the response to the contest we started the Flash Lite Exchange to provide the best location for developers to upload and distribute their content to a global audience. To date, anyone can choose from more than 100 pieces of software content to download for free from the Flash Lite Exchange and view it on his or her handset.

It's time again for another mobile Flash contest where you get to roll up your sleeves and show the world your Flash developer skills. This time it's all about Pocket PCs and what you can do with some creativity and Flash. As a developer you may have created already or want to create some really cool Flash content for Pocket PCs, and now you have a chance to win some great prizes for your efforts. Here's what you need to know:

  • Contest begins on March 29, 2005
  • Deadline for submission is 12:01am PST on June 15th, 2005
  • You can submit as many entries as you want but you cannot submit the same entry to multiple categories.
  • Every qualified entry will receive a Macromedia T-shirt (one per developer)

Over the past few years I've seen a wide range of examples of Flash content created for Pocket PCs that solved problems, expressed creativity, or was just pure experimentation. I suspect a lot of you reading this already have some ideas of what you'd like to create. You can submit your content in one of eight categories:

  • Most Innovative Use of Flash
  • Best Animation
  • Best Business Application
  • Best Educational Content
  • Best Game
  • Best Interactive Content
  • Best Productivity Application
  • Best Overall Use of Flash

Everyone likes to win prizes, and we have some good ones lined up:

  • Grand prize: plasma TV
  • Each category winner: Apple iPod mini

So what are you waiting for? We're looking forward to seeing all of the innovative and exciting content you'll be creating. Take a look at the contest page for more information.

Good luck and have fun!

About the author

Bill Perry is in charge of developer relations for mobile and devices at Macromedia and is helping to shape the future of mobile devices using Flash technologies. He interacts and supports developers, content providers, media owners, mobile operators, and handset/device manufacturers from around the world. When he's not busy with work, Bill enjoys cycling and spending time with his wife and friends.