Web Designer’s Flash Resources

For nearly 15 years now, Web Designers have been using Flash to showcase across the internet the power that can be harnessed to create stunning animations and interactive applications using the now Adobe software (previously developed by Macromedia).

Development using Flash has came a long way since its original introduction back in 1996, from simple animations to becoming, as of writing, the internets primary plugin for web video playback. Of course, this is thanks to popular websites such as YouTube (Creare YouTube Channel).

Later this year, Adobe Flash will be pushed even further into the mainstream, with the upcoming CS5 version being able to create applications that are iPhone-compatible, opening up the door for a new wave of Flash developers. Check out our latest web design video for even more on Creative Suite 5.

Bearing this in mind, there is a number of invaluable resources across the web which can help refine and build upon your abilities in Flash, whether you’re a tweening newbie, or action-script wizard.

ActiveTuts

http://active.tutsplus.com/

Created by the same folks as the immensely popular PSDTuts+ Blog is ActiveTuts, which is an in-depth resource offering Adobe Flash tutorials for all varying expertise levels of Flash developers.

GoToAndLearn

http://www.gotoandlearn.com/

Targeted towards advanced Adobe Flash developers, GoToAndLearn is an invaluable resource updating regularly with Adobe Flash video tutorials, created by and maintined by well-known Adobe Engineer, Lee Brimlow (TheFlashBlog).

Kaourantin

http://www.kaourantin.net/

Kaourantin is the personal blog of Tinic Uro, one of the engineers of Adobe Flash. Regularly he offers the latest behind-the-scenes insights on Flash development in addition to advanced tutorials and plugins.

PickaAwards

http://www.pickaward.com/

Celebrating creativity in Adobe Flash, the PickAAwards showcases some of the finest examples in animations and interactivity created within the software, honoured by cash prizes with are distributed both monthly and yearly.

Further Reading

If you’re looking for further helpful tutorials on Adobe Flash, check out our web design video blog for tips on How to Create a Preloader in Flash and Creating a Shimmer/Shine Effect with ease.