Flash Tutorials

Manipulate Visual Effects With the ColorMatrixFilter and ConvolutionFilter

In this tutorial we will be mocking up and finishing a pan and throw class that will allow us to add this effect to any element we want. To accomplish this, we will create a image viewer – but not your average viewer. Here we’ll have zooming, throwing, panning.. Almost sounds like a ninja app, huh?

Today, I’m going to show you how to create simple and quick nature photo effect using some special flash tips and tricks.

Creating appealing data visualization has always been one of Flash’s key features. It allows you to achieve eye candy results with real dynamic data; be it in a preloader, a game, or an office presentation. This simple tutorial will show you how to build a needle gauge meter. You’ll learn how to apply a “gloss” effect, communicate with XML, and apply a tween engine to rotations.

This is an introduction to Pixel Tools v2.0. We’ll download the tools, install them, then use them to draw a cheeky snowman!

Autumn has arrived. Today, I’m going to show you how to create autumnal photo effect using some special flash tips and tricks.

Build a Multi-Purpose Contact Form with Flex

Let’s start with what pretty much anyone would start with in Flash (or any design application for that matter) – drawing. Be it drawing regular shapes or tracing lines, drawing is one of the most fundamental actions in Flash.

Simulate moving water with Actionscript. After this tutorial you can easily apply the effect to your own photos and web graphics using the same technique. It also identifies the key variables to tweak the effect .

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a horizontal blind image transition effect effect which will slowly reveal your picture from top to bottom in horizontal stripes. Each strip will also have a color filter applied to it.