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 [...]
Cut the Drama. Flash is Here to Stay.
posted by Chris Black on February 1st, 2010 under Other
Compress Transparent PNGs with Flash
posted by Chris Black on July 24th, 2009 under AIR, ActionScript, Flash, Flex
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
posted by Chris Black on March 5th, 2009 under AIR, Flash, Flex
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/ [...]
Flashbelt 2009 Tickets
posted by Chris Black on January 13th, 2009 under Flash
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 [...]
