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Tutorial: AS3 XML Slideshow

Blue Chi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:23:42 +0000

Learn how to create an image slideshow using ActionScript 3.0 and XML. All contents of the tutorial can be updated through XML. You can view this tutorial here.

Tutorial: AS3 Masking

Blue Chi — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:19:44 +0000

Masks can be used to create a number of fun effects and transitions. Learn how to apply them dynamically using ActionScript 3.0 by reviewing our new tutorial on this topic.

Tutorial: Introduction to Arrays in AS3

Blue Chi — Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:21 +0000

Our latest ActionScript tutorial will teach you the basics on one of the core concepts of programming on how to create logical lists of data. You can view our tutorial on AS3 Arrays here.

Creating A Flash Twitter Widget

Blue Chi — Tue, 19 May 2009 06:00:23 +0000

Just found a really cool tutorial on how to make an AS3 Flash Twitter widget using the Twitter API. The widget is very simple and only loads the latest tweets of a single user – it is not an advanced Twitter client, but still very interesting.

The Twitter API has a simple command to load the latest tweets of a user in XML format, the video tutorial will show you how to retrieve this XML feed and extract the info you need from it. The tutorial also briefly mentions cross-domain security issues and shows you how to overcome this to make your widget work.

You can view this video tutorial here, don’t mind the funny British accent!

Tutorial: Using the SharedObject Class (Flash Cookies)

Blue Chi — Mon, 18 May 2009 06:01:36 +0000

Certain projects such as an online game or a complex website might require you to store some data on the end-users machine such a highscore or configuration details so that need to be accessed across multiple browsing sessions. This specific task can be achieved by using the SharedObjects Class of AS3. Learn more about it by reviewing our tutorial on this topic.

Tutorial: Applying Flash Filters Using AS3

Blue Chi — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:00:38 +0000

Our latest tutorial will teach you how to apply filters such as blur, glow, bevel and drop shadow dynamically to any object in Flash using ActionScript 3.0. Click here to read this tutorial.

Tutorial: Creating an AS3 XML Video Player in Flash

Blue Chi — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:10 +0000

This tutorial will teach you how to create a YouTube like Flash video player that allows the user to play a specific video by clicking on a thumbnail on a side menu. The player uses XML, so it is easy to update and configure the videos without having to go back to the FLA. Click here to view this tutorial.

Tutorial: Customizing the Context Menu Using AS3

Blue Chi — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:00:37 +0000

This tutorial will teach you a very neat trick for customizing the right-click (context menu) of any Flash movie by using the AS3 ContextMenu and the ContextMenuItem Classes. Click here to view this tutorial.

Tutorial: Playing with Text in AS3

Blue Chi — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:27:53 +0000

Our latest AS3 tutorial will teach you the basics on how to create a text field, configure its properties, and use an embedded font using the TextField and TextFormat Classes. You can view the tutorial here.

Tutorial: Creating A Currency Converter In Flash

Blue Chi — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:28:53 +0000

In this new AS2 tutorial you will learn how to create a simple currency conversion tool that uses a number of components and a little bit of ActionScript. Click here to view the tutorial.