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Flash Preloader Component

Tim — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:21:26 +0000

This tutorial shows you how to easily make a loading bar using a Flash Component.

How To Create a HTML Download Link

Tim — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:55:38 +0000

Hi Vincent,

To allow users to download your movie files from a webpage without it just opening in another browser window. It is necessary to create a ZIP archive file of you movie first … this gets past the MIME type issue. The download link coded is then exactly the same as a regular hyperlink.

Here’s a link to various methods and source codes.

Hope this helps ! If all Greek, just holler !

Magnifier Lens Flash – Source Code

Tim — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:42:37 +0000

Hi Patrice, Here’s the source code for a Magnifier Lens in Flash …

Download Source Code

Adding content on Games Design website …

Tim — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:11:26 +0000

1] Preparing Assets

Prepare 4 images using Photoshop using ‘Save for Web & Devices…’

Image Specs

Format: JPEG MAXIMUM

Image Size: 1 x Profile Picture: 100 x 100 px

3 x Screenshot, Design Drawing etc., etc. 500 (width) x ? px (Make sure ‘Constrain Proportions’ is ticked)

Text

Prepare 100 word blurb using you favorite word processor then copy and paste into a text editor such as NotePad, TextEdit, MousePad etc. (This removes any formating nasties).

2] Register an account at www.lcc.arts.ac.uk/games. Registration available on 22.04.09.

3] Watch the adding content video and enjoy Phill’s dulcet tones …

“How do I create a drop-down menu in Flash ?”

Tim — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:23:43 +0000

… been asked this question several times this week … this tutorial shows you how ! Click Here To Download