Publishing Apps to iOS, Android and BlackBerry with AIR

Using Flash Builder Burrito and the Flash IDE you can export your ActionScript projects to three mobile platforms without any change in code! Let's take a look at how to make this possible. Before we get started, here is a video with one of my demo apps running on all three devices: Multi-screen: The variety [...]

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 [...]

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/ [...]