Posts tagged ‘Flash CS3’

On a previous post I talked about the basics of XML so I thought I’d show some examples of how to incorporate XML with Flash.

Since XML is primarily used to store and transfer data, it makes for a nice flexible way to store data that Flash applications can use. Since it’s external to your SWF file, it can be easily updated. So whether your Flash application pulls in data for a News Reader or a Slide Show or Music Juke Box, any change will be dynamic and ready to go.

These examples use ActionScript 3.0, which allows for easier manipulation of XML data compared to previous versions of AS. I broke up the three examples into three parts so you can see the evolution of each example and can follow it better with a gradual change in the AS code (saved as Flash CS3).

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As I am cursed with no artistic talent whatsoever, I am amazed at what people can do with Flash. From simple animated banners to truly beautiful interactive web sites. I do not use Flash on a regular basis, but am knowledgeable of the scripting language ActionScript and what it can do for Flash.

As an adjunct faculty for a local community college, I ocassionally teach weekend classes on Flash. One of the classes I teach is on the basics of ActionScript.

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One of the cool new features of Adobe Flash 8 Professional is the Import Video Wizard. Flash converts your original video files (.avi, .mov, .mpeg) to a flash video file (.flv) that is compressed, progressively downloaded, cached, and then played from your flash movie.

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