Cut the Drama. Flash is Here to Stay.

I really wish that Steve Jobs would quit misinforming the public. It amazes me that Apple and Adobe’s childish feud is even news worthy. I’ve had a number of people tell me that I should start looking for a new profession because HTML5 is the future and Flash is dead (link). All of them iPhone [...]

Compress Transparent PNGs with Flash

Do you use transparent PNGs in Flash, Flex or AIR? Want to cut your application file size in half?
Problem:
Embedding transparent PNGs dramatically increases the size of your Flash, Flex and AIR applications. Photoshop and Fireworks dot not have any compression available for transparent PNGs (that I am aware of).
Solution:
Import your PNGs into Flash, [...]

Registration Open for MN.swf Camp 2009

Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in Flash, Flex, ActionScript or Adobe AIR.
What is MN.swf Camp?
A one-day event focused on connecting the local developer community and providing education on Flash Platform technologies. All for only $40!
When is it?
Monday, April 6, 2009 from 9:00am - 5:00pm
How do I register?
Go to http://mnswf.com/camp/ and register today!
Where will it be?
Minneapolis [...]

Flashbelt 2009 Tickets

The first 100 Flashbelt Tickets are going for a sale price of $279.
Flashbelt is a yearly conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota and focuses on RIA development.
Confirmed speakers include:
James Patterson (presstube), Hoss Gifford, Mario Klingemann (quasimondo),
Joa Ebert, Seb Lee-Delisle (plug-in media), Drew Trujillo (dr. woohoo),
Lisa Larson-Kelley, Geoff Stearns (youtube), Jeremy Thorp (blprnt.com),
Koen DeWeggheleire, [...]