Archive for the 'Tutorials' Category

Tutorial: Creating an AS3 XML Video Player in Flash

April 20th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

AS3 XML Video Player 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

March 31st, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

AS3: ContextMenu Class 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

March 26th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

AS3 TextField and TextFormat 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

February 25th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

Creating A Currency Converter In Flash 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.

Tutorial: Using Loops In ActionScript 3.0

February 14th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

Using Loops In ActionScript 3.0  A loop is a tool used to execute a segment of code repeatedly for a specific number of times or while a certain condition is satisfied. Using a loop saves time and effort as the same code will not have to be typed multiple times for it to be executed repeatedly. This tutorial will teach you the basic usage of the five types of loops available for use in ActionScript 3.0.

Tutorial: Using Functions in ActionScript 3.0

February 12th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

Using Functions In ActionScript 3.0 Functions are fundamental tools used in ActionScript to reduce the amount written code, save time, and add a logical structure to your code. This tutorial will describe the basic usage of functions in ActionScript 3.0.

Tutorial: Variables, Data Types, Classes, Properties And Method in AS3

January 21st, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

AS3: Variables, Data Types, Classes, Properties And Method This is the ultimate noob tutorial that will introduce you to the fundamental ActionScript 3.0 tools that are used in every single project, namely: variables, data types, classes, properties, and methods.

Tutorial: Playing Flash Video Using The FLVPlayback Component

January 19th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

AS3: Video FLVPlayback Component Learn how to encode your video, prepare your file, and set up the skin of your video component in this new Flash AS3 tutorial.

Tutorial: Flash Fluid Layouts And Stage Resize In AS3

January 15th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Flash, Tutorials

Flash Fluid Layouts And Stage Resize In AS3  This tutorial will teach you the very basic concepts for creating fluid layouts in Flash AS3. This sort of layout expands and repositions its contents automatically according to the window size.

Tutorial: Drawing A Vector Vista Pen In Photoshop

January 7th, 2009 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

Drawing A Vector Vista Pen In Photoshop Learn how to draw an awesome Vista style vector pen using the Photoshop Pen Tool and Blending Options. You can view the tutorial here.