A simple overview to using keyframes, a fundamental step to understanding and using Flash.

Flash plugin detection is very easy to implement in Flash 8. Its actually built-in. In this tutorial I will show you how to activate Flash plugin detection for whatever version of Flash that your Flash document requires.

Flash likes to use the path of least resistance when morphing, which can sometimes make your shape tween look like your cat sat on it. Enter, stage left, Shape Hints! These are added when tweening shapes to give you more control over the transition. They can keep the integrity of key shapes while you morph, instead of going through a tangle of colours and lines that have a closer resembalence to one of my stews than of a morphing shape.

How to display the frame number from the time line

This Tutorial teaches you how to make a dynamic friends or mailing list application which can load data thru Browser veriables.

In this tutorial we will cover functions from head to toe. From declaring to invoking, calling, them. We will talk about using arguments, parameters in functions, and a number of other things.

Learn about the corner radius to create rounded edges on your rectangles.

Mailto function in flash is not much different than Mailto function in HTML. In HTML this function is applied on links, whereas in Flash it is applied on buttons

Flash's default frame rate is 12 frames per second (fps) and generally produces the best results for the web. If the frame rate is too fast it will blur the details of the animation and become CPU intensive which could result in the deterioration of the overall movie (a higher rate will not effect the size of your file/movie). A frame rate that is too slow will have a similar effect where it appears to stop and start

This tutorial covers five basic skills for the beginner (using the timeline, color palets, tweening, symbols and motion guides) All the lessons have interactive movies to guide you and a quiz at the end to grade you.