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Want to speed up a Microsoft Windows Vista PC? Have a USB drive? This PC user's guide from CNET TV demonstrates how to take advantage of Windows Vista's Readyboost feature to convert your flash drive into extra virtual ram for your computer. For specifics, and to get started s ...more

Create your own loader component to incorporate into your Flash-based website or other Flash application. This component will increase the ability for users to interact dynamically with your website and create more user-friendly content. This tutorial shows you how you can wor ...more

Learn how to create flowing glass rollover buttons. This clips takes a look at tweening in the timeline to create a seamless loop, using the pen tool a little, masking, and reversing frames. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web dev ...more

Become the most feared gunslinger in the West! This Flash game is quite easy - just exchange six-shooter shots with your enemy. The video shows you several cheat codes you can enter for extra ammo, life or other goodies in Gun Blood.

This video introduces the concept of symbols and instances in Flash. It shows you that symbols are objects that can be reused as instances, and targeted with ActionScript code. The tutorial shows you the difference between graphic, movie clip, and button symbols, and how to mo ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to use a USB flash drive. First, go to "my computer" through your desktop. Next, you will see a device that says "flash drive", which is in drive "d". When you unplug your USB device, the drive will disappear. When you plug it back in, a new wind ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to run the Ubuntu distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system from a USB thumb drive. It's an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, ...more

The value of having a good logo for your enterprise, no matter what it is, is not new and very great. Flash and other modern digital art tools have taken the art of logo creation to heights never before imagined. This video will teach you how to create a cool 3D logo using Fla ...more

You can easily get your flash video up and running on your web page without having to write one bit of code. See how easy it is to create a code-free Flash video in this Flash CS3 tutorial. If you want to create your own project in Flash and follow along with this tutorial, th ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to grab flash files (.swf) from websites. Begin by going to the website and locates the flash file that you want. Right-click on the page and select "View Page Source". Go to the Media tab and copy the URL that ends with .swf. Paste it ...more

SWF files loop by default if the length of the timeline exceeds one frame. With simple ActionScript, you can control and navigate a frame-by-frame animated sequence.

This one's for all you cheaters! Those who enjoy getting free money in flash games will certainly enjoy this video. Here is a demonstration on how to use Cheat Engine 5.5 in a a basic flash game to get some free gold. This tutorial is for internet based flash games only.

This clip presents a brief look at some of the basics of working with Flash Video in Adobe Flash CS4. See how to convert to the FLV format, how to transform the video using, for example, the new 3d Rotate tool, and how to build a simple stop and play button setup. Whether you' ...more

How to use MooTools to create animations that emulate Flash animations using Javascript.

See how to create animated tilting button menus using the 3D rotation tool in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particula ...more

Learn how to create page transitions in Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's Creative Suite or a seasoned graphic design professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial. Fo ...more

Learn how to create vector graphics using MXML when working within Adobe Flash Builder 4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit in this fre ...more

This tutorial shows you how to change stagnant text into a dynamic text field on a website using Flash 8. Create a dynamic text field for a website using Flash. Click through to watch this video on template-help.com

The drawing tools in flash aren't always the most intuitive to newcomers. In this tutorial, Ralf will show you how to use the basic drawing tools in flash. You learn the difference between Merge Shapes and Drawn Objects, which are all shapes of the same look and feel with the ...more

This is a video tutorial showing you how to make animated letters in the program Macromedia Flash. It shows you how to open up a text box and then separate the letters and add them into an animation sequence. Then it shows you how to set up the animation by setting the letters ...more

Does your website feel a little bland? Do you want to give your viewers the impression of traveling from the world they know into another? Well now you can. This video will show you how to create a cool 3D door-opening effect that reveals a photo on your website using Flash CS ...more

Second part in a series of YouTube videos illustrating just how easy it is to use Adobe Flash CS3 to create simple animations. In a few simple steps, you'll learn to use keyframes to make figures come to life, and state changes to help add the illusion of motion to objects thr ...more

Want to take flash photos with your Diana+, but don't want to drop $100 on a DianaF+? Here's how you take flash photos with your standard Diana+. You can use a simple two battery flash unit and flash bracket to hold the flash to the camera. Note well: There's a trick to making ...more

Learn how to work with the Adobe Flash Builder 4's numerous UI button controls with this video guide. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit ...more

Have multiple animations going at the same time in your Flash project! This tutorial shows you how to use the scene editor, timeline and other functions in Adobe Flash CS4 and Swift 3D to make multiple animations run concurrently in a single project.

This tutorial will shows how to program characters that can interact with each other in a Flash-based RPG

Looking for a quick guide on how to flash your PC's BIOS? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can present a complete overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get star ...more

The custom spray brush tool in Flash CS4 is a powerful one indeed. It allows you to spray colors in shapes governed by movie clips, which is very handy for making your paint brush tool match areas that you have to color in frequently. This video will show you how to use the to ...more

See how to use Swift 3D and Papervision to create user-interactive 3D scenes in Flash. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video s ...more

Want to add a clickable button to your website, but want something a little more exciting than just the ordinary picture or text button? If you have Adobe Flash and After Effects CS4, then you can design yourself a really cool, electrified button with your logo on it. Click he ...more

How to animate live action scripts using Flash and animate over live footage.

Expand the depth and complexity of your Flash Catalyst project by adding animations (.swf files), videos (.flv files) or music (.mp3 files). This tutorial shows you the easiest way to add extra content to your project depending on the file type.

This tutorial shows you start to finish how to draw an image of a bully with a water bottle in hand and then fling that water bottle onto someone else using FL Studio. This a useful reference piece for trying to animate splashing water or similar water physics. It's not precis ...more

Using ActionScript, Paul Wyatt reveals how you can freeze movies without the need for extra frames. This is the perfect way to optimise banners, and much more!

Looking for some good study programs? iFlash, an application available for Mac users, allows you to create flash cards, which you can sort by semester, year or subject. Then, export your cards to your iPhone or iPod Touch to study on the go!

Whether you're new to Adobe's Creative Suite (and, by consequence, Flash Catalyst CS5) or a seasoned graphic design professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. ...more

Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and polygons, which are all based upon mathematical equations to represent images. In this Flash 8 video tutorial you will learn how to trace an image and convert it to vector graphics Flash 8. ...more

This is Cartoonsmart's introductory lesson on how to draw using vector illustration Flash CS4, CS3 or Flash 8. Cartoonsmart has an artist draw a cartoon figure of a mad professor explaining each detail as he moves along with the drawing. Most importantly providing you with th ...more

LighBot 2 is a great little puzzle game from Armor Games, and this video will show you how to beat all 24 levels in the smallest number of moves possible, 310. Tasselfoot has devoted much of his personal and professional life to playing and educating people about Flash web ga ...more

This tutorial is aimed at those who are already somewhat adept at using Flash and ActionScript 3. This demonstrates an advanced masking technique called a 'glint' - having a beam of light pass over the object in your dynamic flash image.

How to find the semi-hidden Flash arcade buttons.

In this video you will learn to create frame by frame animation using Flash. Frame by frame animation is basically very similar to the traditional animation technique. Among the Flash techniques used in the example is onion skin and keyframing. Create frame by frame animations ...more

Learn how to use the Gary Fong Puffer, a diffuser for pop-up flashes.

Flash development software can be very expensive stuff to come by, but it need not be. This video will teach you how to install and get started using FlashDevelop and Flash SDK together to edit Flash without having to shell out for the Flash IDE. Download the necessary softwa ...more

In this clip, we learn how to render HTML in a text field within an Adobe Flash Professional project. Whether you're new to the Adobe's popular Flash authoring application or are a seasoned Flash developer merely looking to better acquaint yourself with Flash Professional CS5, ...more

In this advanced level tutorial, learn how to tween with Actionscript 3.0 in Flash CS4. This video starts out slow with a simple fade-in animation and later gets more complex. Subjects covered in this tutorial include: Tween class, creating tweens, timers, timer events, tween ...more

This video shows you how to work with the Text tool, and how to style text using the Property Inspector in Flash CS3 Professional. You learn about the difference between dynamic, input, and static text fields. This tutorial also covers device fonts, and explains the benefits o ...more

This is a video in the Adobe Flash family advances the Flash Action script from 2.0 to 3.0. This video teaches you how to make a flash action script 3.0 button using frames and adding the flash action script coding. Starting with a box and adding text and adding flash coding e ...more

This Flash software tutorial teaches you the basics of animating a drawing in Flash. You will learn how to animate using two different methods: Drawing sequences and Compositions. If you are a beginner animator or Flash artist, this tutorial will show you the basics.

How to load images, external .swfs, and URLs into Flash using ActionScript.

All the files you need are in a free download on DevelopPHP. PHP has to be on a server. It will not run on a local machine. Type your name. There are two variables which show up in the dialog boxes (which are stacked.) You can change the user name. It sets up a URL request and ...more

Learn how to create custom MXML and ActionScript templates in Adobe Flash Builder 4. This clip will show you what to do. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're s ...more

Learn how to get the cool glow effect on your sprites for your flash movies.

Transition between menus in a Flash user interface when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration ...more

In this video tutorial you will learn to create a symbol in Macromedia Flash. To easily convert artwork to symbols use the keyboard shortcut, F8. The symbols could be movie clips, graphics or buttons. Create a symbol in Macromedia Flash. Click through to watch this video on vt ...more

A two-part tutorial series on creating artificially intelligent characters for your Flash-based games. Part 1 of 2 - How to Program artificial intelligence in Flash. Part 2 of 2 - How to Program artificial intelligence in Flash.

Learning how to use Flash can be beneficial for you if you are looking to add something to your website. In this video tutorial you get to see how to make toggle buttons using the Flash CS4 program. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create toggle buttons in Flash CS4. ...more

In this clip, we learn how to import audio from an external file into an Adobe Flash Professional project. Whether you're new to the Adobe's popular Flash authoring application or are a seasoned Flash developer merely looking to better acquaint yourself with Flash Professional ...more