Button & Movieclip actions in Action Script 3

Introduction

The way Action Script deals with events on buttons and movie clips is totally different than the old one we used to do with Action Script 2, but generally it is more professional and saves time and effort if you understood it well.

The new Action Script 3 is showing a new trend on the Action Script language by moving to the Object oriented programming concept. However, I wanted in this article to show for Flash designer how the new AS3 deal with movie clips and button events since it is one of the AS basics that any Flash designer or animation must be aware of it.

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Adobe Soundbooth CS4 Beta

Take command of your everyday audio needs for film, video, and  SWF or FLV files and projects with the convenient, task-based tools found in Adobe® Soundbooth® software.

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Adobe Fireworks CS4 Beta

Try Adobe® Fireworks® software to rapidly prototype websites, application interfaces, and other interactive designs. Create, edit, and optimize web graphics more accurately and faster than ever with the enhanced toolset. Demo your design live for your client, or e-mail an interactive PDF file. Leverage the new user interface and core functionality such as consistent text handling and the Adobe type engine. Output your Fireworks designs to the application platform of your choice: Adobe AIR™, Flash®, Flex®, or HTML. In addition, export web standards–compliant, CSS-based layouts — complete with external style sheets — to Adobe Dreamweaver®.

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Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Beta

Adobe® Dreamweaver® software is the ideal tool for web designers, coders, and application developers of all levels. Enhanced coding functions make it a breeze to navigate through complex site pages at design time. Improved layout tools bring expedited workflows, from comp conception to client approval. Innovations throughout the Dreamweaver beta can help teams and individual developers alike reach the next level in performance and functionality. Download the prerelease of the next version of Dreamweaver now and send us your feedback. The Dreamweaver beta will expire soon after the next version of Dreamweaver is available for purchase.

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Adobe Encore DVD: In the Studio

By Doug Dixon
First Edition  September 2004 

If you’re looking for a stimulating way to master Adobe Encore DVD and fine-tune your moviemaking skills, look no further than Adobe Encore DVD: In the Studio. Designed for Adobe Creative Suite developers and filmmakers, the book combines practical learning materials and project-based lessons. By studying this comprehensive tutorial, you will be able to quickly develop professional-looking DVDs studded with special effects worthy of a Hollywood studio.
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Graphic Mania new site

Graphic Mania has  now a new site style that I think it is more easier to follow and 2 sidebars for more info and helpful reosurces. I hope all of you like it:

http://www.graphicmania.net

Re: AIR != Silverlight

I liked to start by Peter Elst campaign`s logo to that shows to the world that Adobe AIR is not equal to MS Silverlight. And I would like to comment on Ton Fendall`s post on his blog about the misunderstood by many journalists which drive them to compare between AIR and Silverlight.

I have seen many articles that compare between Adobe and Microsoft products without knowing what they are talking about. I reached to think they can be a paid posts or some thing, as these articles does not show that its writers are doing any research before writing it.

Microsoft guys themselves do not compare between their products and Adobe products, may be because they know that the community is smart enough to choose the best for them and their business. it is just a guessing so

Adobe Flash Player 10 Beta (Astro)

Adobe® Flash® Player 10, code-named “Astro,” introduces new expressive features and visual performance improvements that allow interactive designers and developers to build the richest and most immersive Web experiences. These new capabilities also empower the community to extend Flash Player and to take creativity and interactivity to a new level.

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A Flash site for kids

I am currently working in a very interesting project. the project is a Flash website for kids named www.harfkids.com. The site is growing fast and the Flash content wither video, cartoon, games and songs are increasing rapidly. I wanted to share this site with every one and hope to send to me your feedback and comments. Visit the site here

The site is still in Arabic and we plan to launch the English version by the next month. So keep updated!!

Being an Adobe Certified Expert

Do you plan to study, study and study to be an Adobe Certified Expert? I am telling you it will not help that much. The Adobe Certifications test your practical experience beside your knowledge of the Adobe software.

However, if you plan to get the Adobe certification exam, I recommend to start looking to the software another look than you used to have every day you used the software before you exam challenge decision. Start by looking to the software`s tools and features and focus on the tools and features that Adobe pinpoint in the certification PDF guide here.

Get the best training resources

The second step is the choose the best training materials. It is always recommended to read the help files of the software, it is always cover all about the software and gove you full understanding of each small feature in the software.

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New Graphic Mania Forum

Graphic Mania Forum is a new graphic and animation forum, that cover all graphic web and animation topics and resources. Please visit it and tell me your suggestions and feedback. Frequently contributors will be promoted to be forums moderators. Here it is