Teste de efeito de texto.
package com.leandroamano.text {
import flash.text.TextField;
import flash.events.EventDispatcher;
import flash.events.TimerEvent;
import flash.events.Event;
import flash.utils.Timer;
public class RandomCharacters extends EventDispatcher {
private var _textField:TextField;
private var _message:String;
private var _time:Number;
private var _html:Boolean;
private var chars:Array;
private var timer:Timer;
private var i:uint;
private var newMessage:String = "";
public function RandomCharacters(textField:TextField, message:String = "", time:Number = 1, html:Boolean = false):void {
timer = new Timer(time * 1000);
timer.addEventListener(TimerEvent.TIMER, timerHandler, false, 0, true);
_textField = textField;
_message = message;
_time = time * 1000;
_html = html;
}
public function start():void {
i = 0;
newMessage = "";
timer.start();
chars = new Array();
var j:uint;
while (j < 127) {
if (j >= 33 && j <= 47 || j >= 58 && j <= 64 || j >= 91 && j <= 96 || j >= 123 && j <= 126) {
chars.push(String.fromCharCode(j));
}
j++;
}
}
private function timerHandler(e:Event):void {
if (i < message.length) {
var w:Array = message.split("");
var n:String = newMessage.substring(0, i);
for (var k:int = i; k < message.length; k++) {
n += chars[Math.floor(Math.random() * chars.length)];
}
newMessage = n.substring(0, i) + message.charAt(i) + n.substring(i + 1);
if(!html){
textField.text = newMessage;
}else{
textField.htmlText = newMessage;
}
i++;
} else {
if(!html){
textField.text = message;
}else{
textField.htmlText = message;
}
i = 0;
newMessage = "";
timer.stop();
dispatchEvent(new Event(Event.COMPLETE, false, false));
}
}
public function pause():void {
timer.stop();
}
public function resume():void {
timer.start();
}
override public function toString():String {
return time + " segundo(s).";
}
public function get textField():TextField {
return _textField;
}
public function set textField(value:TextField):void {
_textField = value;
}
public function get message():String {
return _message;
}
public function set message(value:String):void {
_message = value;
}
public function get time():Number {
return _time / 1000;
}
public function set time(value:Number):void {
_time = value * 1000;
timer.delay = _time;
}
public function get html():Boolean {
return _html;
}
public function set html(value:Boolean):void {
_html = value;
}
}
}
//No frame 1
import com.leandroamano.text.RandomCharacters;
var texto:String = "<b>Prerequisite knowledge</b><br><br>A solid understanding of developing with ActionScript 3.0 is required. Some previous experience working with Flash Builder is recommend. Prior knowledge of Flare3D is helpful, but not necessary to complete this tutorial";
//parâmetros: textField:TextField, message:String = "", time:Number = 1, html:Boolean = false
var rc:RandomCharacters = new RandomCharacters(tfLabel, texto, .03, true);
rc.start();
sexta-feira, 13 de junho de 2014
quinta-feira, 12 de junho de 2014
ActionScript 3 - Zoom class
Um teste que havia feito em AS2, agora em AS3:
package com.leandroamano.display {
import flash.display.DisplayObject;
import flash.display.BitmapData;
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.display.Bitmap;
import flash.geom.Rectangle;
import flash.geom.Matrix;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;
import flash.events.Event;
public class Zoom extends MovieClip {
private var _target:DisplayObject;
private var _transparent:Boolean;
private var zoomMatrix:Matrix;
private var rect:Rectangle;
private var bmpData:BitmapData;
private var bmp:Bitmap;
private var _height:Number;
private var _width:Number;
private var _zoom:Number;
private var _color:uint;
public function Zoom(p_target:DisplayObject, p_width:Number = 100, p_height:Number = 100, p_color:uint = 0xFFFFFFFF, p_transparent:Boolean = false):void {
_width = p_width;
_height = p_height;
_target = p_target;
_color = p_color;
_zoom = 1;
_transparent = p_transparent;
addEventListener(Event.ADDED_TO_STAGE, init);
}
private function init(e:Event):void {
bmpData = new BitmapData(_width, _height, _transparent, _color);
bmp = new Bitmap(bmpData);
bmp.smoothing = true;
zoomMatrix = new Matrix();
zoomMatrix.scale(_zoom, _zoom);
target.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_MOVE, mouseHandler);
addChild(bmp);
}
private function mouseHandler(e:MouseEvent):void {
rect = new Rectangle(0, 0, _width, _height);
bmpData.fillRect(rect, 0xFFFFFF);
//A distância utilizada para traduzir cada ponto ao longo do eixo x, representa o valor na terceira fileira e na primeira coluna do objeto da matriz.
zoomMatrix.tx = (rect.width / 2) - parent.mouseX * zoom + target.x * zoom;
//A distância utilizada para traduzir cada ponto ao longo do eixo y, representa o valor na terceira fileira e na segunda coluna do objeto da matriz.
zoomMatrix.ty = (rect.height / 2) - parent.mouseY * zoom + target.y * zoom;
bmpData.draw(target, zoomMatrix);
e.updateAfterEvent();
}
override public function get width():Number {
return _width;
}
override public function set width(value:Number):void {
_width = value;
}
override public function get height():Number {
return _height;
}
override public function set height(value:Number):void {
_height = value;
}
public function get zoom():Number {
return _zoom;
}
public function set zoom(value:Number):void {
if(value == 0) throw new RangeError();
_zoom = value;
}
public function get target():DisplayObject {
return _target;
}
public function set target(value:DisplayObject):void {
_target = value;
}
public function get transparent():Boolean {
return _transparent;
}
public function set transparent(value:Boolean):void {
_transparent = value;
}
public function get color():uint {
return _color;
}
public function set color(value:uint):void {
_color = value;
}
}
}
Para usar (imagem é o nome do seu movieclip):
import com.leandroamano.display.Zoom;
//target, width, height, color(ARGB), transparent
var img:Zoom = new Zoom(imagem, 200, 200);
img.zoom = 3;
img.x = 50;
img.y = 50;
addChild(img);
//target, width, height, color(ARGB), transparente
var img2:Zoom = new Zoom(imagem, 200, 200, 0x00000000, true);
img2.zoom = 6;
img2.target = image2; //alterando o alvo posteriormente, caso haja necessidade
img2.x = 50;
img2.y = 300;
addChild(img2);
package com.leandroamano.display {
import flash.display.DisplayObject;
import flash.display.BitmapData;
import flash.display.MovieClip;
import flash.display.Bitmap;
import flash.geom.Rectangle;
import flash.geom.Matrix;
import flash.events.MouseEvent;
import flash.events.Event;
public class Zoom extends MovieClip {
private var _target:DisplayObject;
private var _transparent:Boolean;
private var zoomMatrix:Matrix;
private var rect:Rectangle;
private var bmpData:BitmapData;
private var bmp:Bitmap;
private var _height:Number;
private var _width:Number;
private var _zoom:Number;
private var _color:uint;
public function Zoom(p_target:DisplayObject, p_width:Number = 100, p_height:Number = 100, p_color:uint = 0xFFFFFFFF, p_transparent:Boolean = false):void {
_width = p_width;
_height = p_height;
_target = p_target;
_color = p_color;
_zoom = 1;
_transparent = p_transparent;
addEventListener(Event.ADDED_TO_STAGE, init);
}
private function init(e:Event):void {
bmpData = new BitmapData(_width, _height, _transparent, _color);
bmp = new Bitmap(bmpData);
bmp.smoothing = true;
zoomMatrix = new Matrix();
zoomMatrix.scale(_zoom, _zoom);
target.addEventListener(MouseEvent.MOUSE_MOVE, mouseHandler);
addChild(bmp);
}
private function mouseHandler(e:MouseEvent):void {
rect = new Rectangle(0, 0, _width, _height);
bmpData.fillRect(rect, 0xFFFFFF);
//A distância utilizada para traduzir cada ponto ao longo do eixo x, representa o valor na terceira fileira e na primeira coluna do objeto da matriz.
zoomMatrix.tx = (rect.width / 2) - parent.mouseX * zoom + target.x * zoom;
//A distância utilizada para traduzir cada ponto ao longo do eixo y, representa o valor na terceira fileira e na segunda coluna do objeto da matriz.
zoomMatrix.ty = (rect.height / 2) - parent.mouseY * zoom + target.y * zoom;
bmpData.draw(target, zoomMatrix);
e.updateAfterEvent();
}
override public function get width():Number {
return _width;
}
override public function set width(value:Number):void {
_width = value;
}
override public function get height():Number {
return _height;
}
override public function set height(value:Number):void {
_height = value;
}
public function get zoom():Number {
return _zoom;
}
public function set zoom(value:Number):void {
if(value == 0) throw new RangeError();
_zoom = value;
}
public function get target():DisplayObject {
return _target;
}
public function set target(value:DisplayObject):void {
_target = value;
}
public function get transparent():Boolean {
return _transparent;
}
public function set transparent(value:Boolean):void {
_transparent = value;
}
public function get color():uint {
return _color;
}
public function set color(value:uint):void {
_color = value;
}
}
}
Para usar (imagem é o nome do seu movieclip):
import com.leandroamano.display.Zoom;
//target, width, height, color(ARGB), transparent
var img:Zoom = new Zoom(imagem, 200, 200);
img.zoom = 3;
img.x = 50;
img.y = 50;
addChild(img);
//target, width, height, color(ARGB), transparente
var img2:Zoom = new Zoom(imagem, 200, 200, 0x00000000, true);
img2.zoom = 6;
img2.target = image2; //alterando o alvo posteriormente, caso haja necessidade
img2.x = 50;
img2.y = 300;
addChild(img2);
quarta-feira, 11 de junho de 2014
The Rebirth of Flash Professional CC
With the release of Adobe Flash Professional CC earlier this year, the application has undergone a drastic rebirth. Built from the ground up to be lean, modern, and extensible the Flash Professional application has truly started a new life alongside the Adobe Creative Cloud. Originally released along with the full suite of CC branded applications in June 2013, the application included a number of exciting features; Creative Cloud Sync, 64-bit architecture, Dark UI (as shown in Figure 1), unlimited pasteboard, Timeline enhancements, HD video export, Mobile development enhancements, a new code editor, and the ability to perform real-time drawing upon the Stage.
Although the Flash Professional application began life closely tied to Flash Player and the SWF file format, starting with the introduction of Flash Player 9 and ActionScript 3.0, this relationship became much more relaxed. Today, with web standard technologies taking on many of the responsibilities that Flash Player once served, there is a decline in the use of the SWF format across many areas and Flash Professional is adapting to these changes by enabling the creation and export of content to serve a multitude of new and emerging platforms. At the same time, Adobe continues to improve upon and release new versions of both the Flash Player web browser plugin, and the Adobe AIR runtime for desktop and mobile applications and games.
So… No. Flash is not dead at all. The Flash Player will continue to serve those project types that require it (mostly web games and rich video projects). Adobe AIR continues to shine on iOS and Android with some of the top apps and games on those platforms built on ActionScript and third-party Flash frameworks such as Starling, Feathers, Apache Flex, Away3D, and many others. Most important to this discussion, Flash Professional will continue to enable its time-tested tooling and robust workflow to target platforms such as Flash/AIR, HTML5 Canvas, Google Dart, HD Video, and additional functionality users will come to know and love. The future of Flash Professional has never been as promising as it is right now!
In this recent update for Flash Professional CC, there are a number of enhancements that do much to extend the range of targets that can be published from the application. Among these new features include fully integrated HTML5 Canvas documents along with full JavaScript editor support in the Actions Panel.
The next sections covers four of the key enhancements in support of this new Canvas integration:
HTML5 Canvas is a new document type added to Flash Professional CC that generates an .FLA file for authoring, and targets the canvas tag of HTML. This option enables the authoring of animation and interactivity for targeting web browsers without the need for Adobe Flash Player if those extended capabilities are not needed. The generated HTML file bundle is driven by the CreateJS JavaScript library, which was previously available as an extension for both CS6 and the previous version of CC. This functionality is now included as a prime target format within the application (as shown in Figure 2) and is no longer provided through the Toolkit for CreateJS as a separate extension.
Static artwork and full animation created using this new project type can be directly published to HTML canvas using the Publish Settings panel, similar to publishing an ActionScript 3.0 document targeting Flash Player. Because certain tools such as the 3D Rotation and Transform Tools are not applicable to the HTML canvas target, they will be disabled when this document type is selected. If you need that functionality, you will want to be sure to target Flash Player instead when creating a new project document.
When using the new HTML5 Canvas document type, you will be able to use JavaScript natively within the Actions Panel (as shown in Figure 3). This is a vast improvement over previous versions of Flash Professional which required users to include any JavaScript within a set of specific comments in order for the Toolkit for CreateJS. This new integration allows for the same features when writing ActionScript.
The one drawback of having a document specific to ActionScript or JavaScript is that you can no longer publish to both SWF and Canvas using the same FLA document. However, Adobe has built a workflow solution into this update (which will be discussed later) and the isolation of document types allows this sort of full JavaScript support within the Actions Panel and elsewhere.
A selection of new code snippets (as shown in Figure 4) come bundled with Flash Professional that are similar to the code snippets you may be used to when writing ActionScript. However, these are written in JavaScript for use with this new document type. Along with the expected mouse events and timeline navigation snippets, you can also find some which are particular to the CreateJS libraries such as the creation of gradients and various shapes.
Just as with ActionScript code snippets, these can be accessed from within the Code Snippets panel directly or by clicking upon the Code Snippets button within the Actions panel.
When converting assets from an AS3-based FLA to one which targets HTML5 Canvas, we now have two options. The first option is to open the AS3 document, then select and copy all the layers (using the Copy Layers contextual menu item) within the Timeline. When we create a new HTML Canvas FLA, all that is needed is to paste the copied layers (using the Paste Layers contextual menu item) within that fresh Timeline and all assets and animation will be copied over.
While this method works well, it involves a number of steps and can be confusing for newcomers. Adobe has made things a bit simpler by including a new Command (as shown in Figure 5) called “Convert to HTML5 Canvas from AS3 document formats”.
This Command (accessible from the application menu under Commands) can be executed upon an open AS3-based FLA and will prompt the user to save a new HTML5 Canvas-based FLA which will automatically be populated with all assets and animation from the original AS3-based document.
--
source: http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2164574&WT.mc_id=Author_Labrecque_FlashCCProUpdates
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Wait… Isn’t Flash Dead?
Although the Flash Professional application began life closely tied to Flash Player and the SWF file format, starting with the introduction of Flash Player 9 and ActionScript 3.0, this relationship became much more relaxed. Today, with web standard technologies taking on many of the responsibilities that Flash Player once served, there is a decline in the use of the SWF format across many areas and Flash Professional is adapting to these changes by enabling the creation and export of content to serve a multitude of new and emerging platforms. At the same time, Adobe continues to improve upon and release new versions of both the Flash Player web browser plugin, and the Adobe AIR runtime for desktop and mobile applications and games.So… No. Flash is not dead at all. The Flash Player will continue to serve those project types that require it (mostly web games and rich video projects). Adobe AIR continues to shine on iOS and Android with some of the top apps and games on those platforms built on ActionScript and third-party Flash frameworks such as Starling, Feathers, Apache Flex, Away3D, and many others. Most important to this discussion, Flash Professional will continue to enable its time-tested tooling and robust workflow to target platforms such as Flash/AIR, HTML5 Canvas, Google Dart, HD Video, and additional functionality users will come to know and love. The future of Flash Professional has never been as promising as it is right now!
What’s New (December 2013)
In this recent update for Flash Professional CC, there are a number of enhancements that do much to extend the range of targets that can be published from the application. Among these new features include fully integrated HTML5 Canvas documents along with full JavaScript editor support in the Actions Panel.The next sections covers four of the key enhancements in support of this new Canvas integration:
HTML5 Canvas Documents
HTML5 Canvas is a new document type added to Flash Professional CC that generates an .FLA file for authoring, and targets the canvas tag of HTML. This option enables the authoring of animation and interactivity for targeting web browsers without the need for Adobe Flash Player if those extended capabilities are not needed. The generated HTML file bundle is driven by the CreateJS JavaScript library, which was previously available as an extension for both CS6 and the previous version of CC. This functionality is now included as a prime target format within the application (as shown in Figure 2) and is no longer provided through the Toolkit for CreateJS as a separate extension.)
Static artwork and full animation created using this new project type can be directly published to HTML canvas using the Publish Settings panel, similar to publishing an ActionScript 3.0 document targeting Flash Player. Because certain tools such as the 3D Rotation and Transform Tools are not applicable to the HTML canvas target, they will be disabled when this document type is selected. If you need that functionality, you will want to be sure to target Flash Player instead when creating a new project document.
Actions Panel JavaScript Editor
When using the new HTML5 Canvas document type, you will be able to use JavaScript natively within the Actions Panel (as shown in Figure 3). This is a vast improvement over previous versions of Flash Professional which required users to include any JavaScript within a set of specific comments in order for the Toolkit for CreateJS. This new integration allows for the same features when writing ActionScript.)
The one drawback of having a document specific to ActionScript or JavaScript is that you can no longer publish to both SWF and Canvas using the same FLA document. However, Adobe has built a workflow solution into this update (which will be discussed later) and the isolation of document types allows this sort of full JavaScript support within the Actions Panel and elsewhere.
JavaScript Code Snippets
A selection of new code snippets (as shown in Figure 4) come bundled with Flash Professional that are similar to the code snippets you may be used to when writing ActionScript. However, these are written in JavaScript for use with this new document type. Along with the expected mouse events and timeline navigation snippets, you can also find some which are particular to the CreateJS libraries such as the creation of gradients and various shapes.)
Just as with ActionScript code snippets, these can be accessed from within the Code Snippets panel directly or by clicking upon the Code Snippets button within the Actions panel.
HTML5 Canvas Conversion Command
When converting assets from an AS3-based FLA to one which targets HTML5 Canvas, we now have two options. The first option is to open the AS3 document, then select and copy all the layers (using the Copy Layers contextual menu item) within the Timeline. When we create a new HTML Canvas FLA, all that is needed is to paste the copied layers (using the Paste Layers contextual menu item) within that fresh Timeline and all assets and animation will be copied over. While this method works well, it involves a number of steps and can be confusing for newcomers. Adobe has made things a bit simpler by including a new Command (as shown in Figure 5) called “Convert to HTML5 Canvas from AS3 document formats”.
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This Command (accessible from the application menu under Commands) can be executed upon an open AS3-based FLA and will prompt the user to save a new HTML5 Canvas-based FLA which will automatically be populated with all assets and animation from the original AS3-based document.
--
source: http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2164574&WT.mc_id=Author_Labrecque_FlashCCProUpdates
segunda-feira, 26 de maio de 2014
Edge Animate CC
Introdução no iMasters
http://imasters.com.br/desenvolvimento/adobe-edge-animate-cc/
ENG Demos
http://www.eng.com.br/novosite/software/adobe/adobe-edge-animate/
http://www.eng.com.br/novosite/software/adobe/adobe-edge-animate/eng_demo/index.html
Stock Training Demo
http://www.stocktraining.com.br/birds/birds.html
http://imasters.com.br/desenvolvimento/adobe-edge-animate-cc/
ENG Demos
http://www.eng.com.br/novosite/software/adobe/adobe-edge-animate/
http://www.eng.com.br/novosite/software/adobe/adobe-edge-animate/eng_demo/index.html
Stock Training Demo
http://www.stocktraining.com.br/birds/birds.html
sexta-feira, 23 de maio de 2014
Spring 2014 Semester Reflections
As the spring, 2014, semester draws to a close, I wanted to reflect on many events. Surprisingly, my overall comments parallel those made by the keynote speaker [Carl Cannon] at ICC graduation a few days ago.
Overall, I am always impressed by how much students learn and grow during the 16 weeks of class. It is an honor and privilege to work with you and help you improve your life. Yes, I do feel that I make a difference. This is based on feedback received over the years from former students. It seems that many develop a greater appreciation for what they learn once they have graduated and moved into their chosen profession of web design and development.
There are two main themes I am reflecting on. Never stop learning. Do more than is expected of you. Yes, those points were also raised at commencement.
Never stop learning. This is particularly true in the field of web design and development. This nascent WWW is less than 25 years old. Many of the commercial websites we are familiar with these days began in 1994 or 1995. I mention this because the pace of change in web technologies is accelerating. I have observed a massive amount of change since I started working with web pages in 1992. Back then, ideas about security, accessibility, user experience design and many other aspects we take for granted these days did not even register in our consciousness. Today, we focus a great deal on mobile and access to any device, anywhere, at any time. We are starting to develop the Internet of Things and are witnessing a tremendous growth in bandwidth, processor power, and storage on so many devices. The pace of change will continue to accelerate. Therefore, if you think you have learned all you can in your time in school, think again. Within 5 years, most of the technologies you have learned will be obsolete. What should remain is your core understanding of how computers and networks work. You may well need to unlearn some of the technologies you are now comfortable with and relearn emerging technologies. This is a skill you should have developed in your time with your web professors at ICC. Continue to investigate new approaches and technologies and embrace the accompanying change.
Do more than expected of you. Many students get good grades. When you apply for a job in today’s hyper-competitive market, how will you differentiate yourself? This is why we have a local chapter of Web Professionals and an Adobe User Group. I commend those students who have stepped forward to serve as officers of our student chapter of Web Professionals – Tim, Jeff, and Charity. There will be new elections at the September meeting. Give some thought to taking a leadership role in the student chapter. I was particularly impressed when Charity volunteered to informally present a topic at our last meeting. This is exactly what I hoped would happen with our group. It is a great opportunity to hone your skills at speaking in front of a group. It is also a great opportunity to interact with other students, former students (who are now practicing professionals), and practicing professionals. Networking is how most of us will land our next job.
I also supervise a statewide web design contest every spring. Stephanie, Anavel, and Jeff stepped up to the challenge and participated. Based on feedback received, I think they found it fun as well as an opportunity to stretch and learn. Stephanie and Anavel also earned first place in the state in this competition. Whether one earns first place or doesn’t even make it to the medal ceremony, it is still something to add to a resume.
If you want to differentiate yourself from the others competing for a job, be able to show you have done something special.
Another theme to consider is to never give up. Many of the good things in life happen because we strive and make an effort. I have seen several students simply stop attending class or submitting assignments. They don’t drop the course; they just stop doing the work. This does not bode well for their future. It is important to develop the necessary behaviors which will help you succeed in business. The most prominent among these is the ability to communicate. If something comes up and you are not able to complete an assignment by the deadline, communicate that with your professor. Don’t just assume you can turn it in late (you can’t). Don’t assume there will be an opportunity for extra credit (there won’t). Communicate before the deadline. Whether in education or business, most people will have some level of understanding. Of course, don’t be late on every assignment. As you may suspect, I am trying to help you develop skills to help you succeed and prosper as a practicing web professional.
Ok, those are my initial reflections on the semester. I hope you had as much fun learning as I did. As always, I look forward to your comments.
-- Mark DuBois --
http://www.markdubois.info/weblog/2014/05/spring-2014-semester-reflections/
Overall, I am always impressed by how much students learn and grow during the 16 weeks of class. It is an honor and privilege to work with you and help you improve your life. Yes, I do feel that I make a difference. This is based on feedback received over the years from former students. It seems that many develop a greater appreciation for what they learn once they have graduated and moved into their chosen profession of web design and development.
There are two main themes I am reflecting on. Never stop learning. Do more than is expected of you. Yes, those points were also raised at commencement.
Never stop learning. This is particularly true in the field of web design and development. This nascent WWW is less than 25 years old. Many of the commercial websites we are familiar with these days began in 1994 or 1995. I mention this because the pace of change in web technologies is accelerating. I have observed a massive amount of change since I started working with web pages in 1992. Back then, ideas about security, accessibility, user experience design and many other aspects we take for granted these days did not even register in our consciousness. Today, we focus a great deal on mobile and access to any device, anywhere, at any time. We are starting to develop the Internet of Things and are witnessing a tremendous growth in bandwidth, processor power, and storage on so many devices. The pace of change will continue to accelerate. Therefore, if you think you have learned all you can in your time in school, think again. Within 5 years, most of the technologies you have learned will be obsolete. What should remain is your core understanding of how computers and networks work. You may well need to unlearn some of the technologies you are now comfortable with and relearn emerging technologies. This is a skill you should have developed in your time with your web professors at ICC. Continue to investigate new approaches and technologies and embrace the accompanying change.
Do more than expected of you. Many students get good grades. When you apply for a job in today’s hyper-competitive market, how will you differentiate yourself? This is why we have a local chapter of Web Professionals and an Adobe User Group. I commend those students who have stepped forward to serve as officers of our student chapter of Web Professionals – Tim, Jeff, and Charity. There will be new elections at the September meeting. Give some thought to taking a leadership role in the student chapter. I was particularly impressed when Charity volunteered to informally present a topic at our last meeting. This is exactly what I hoped would happen with our group. It is a great opportunity to hone your skills at speaking in front of a group. It is also a great opportunity to interact with other students, former students (who are now practicing professionals), and practicing professionals. Networking is how most of us will land our next job.
I also supervise a statewide web design contest every spring. Stephanie, Anavel, and Jeff stepped up to the challenge and participated. Based on feedback received, I think they found it fun as well as an opportunity to stretch and learn. Stephanie and Anavel also earned first place in the state in this competition. Whether one earns first place or doesn’t even make it to the medal ceremony, it is still something to add to a resume.
If you want to differentiate yourself from the others competing for a job, be able to show you have done something special.
Another theme to consider is to never give up. Many of the good things in life happen because we strive and make an effort. I have seen several students simply stop attending class or submitting assignments. They don’t drop the course; they just stop doing the work. This does not bode well for their future. It is important to develop the necessary behaviors which will help you succeed in business. The most prominent among these is the ability to communicate. If something comes up and you are not able to complete an assignment by the deadline, communicate that with your professor. Don’t just assume you can turn it in late (you can’t). Don’t assume there will be an opportunity for extra credit (there won’t). Communicate before the deadline. Whether in education or business, most people will have some level of understanding. Of course, don’t be late on every assignment. As you may suspect, I am trying to help you develop skills to help you succeed and prosper as a practicing web professional.
Ok, those are my initial reflections on the semester. I hope you had as much fun learning as I did. As always, I look forward to your comments.
-- Mark DuBois --
http://www.markdubois.info/weblog/2014/05/spring-2014-semester-reflections/
sábado, 22 de fevereiro de 2014
Audio and Responsive Scaling in Adobe Edge Animate 3.0
With a brand new version of Adobe Edge Animate CC (v.3) out in the wild… I have published a short video demonstrating how an audio project from my book, Learning Adobe Edge Animate, using Animate 1.0 can be successfully adapted to use both the new integrated audio feature and true responsive scaling with Edge Animate CC. Two really nice features worth noting!
http://inflagrantedelicto.memoryspiral.com/2014/01/audio-and-responsive-scaling-in-adobe-edge-animate-3-0/
http://inflagrantedelicto.memoryspiral.com/2014/01/audio-and-responsive-scaling-in-adobe-edge-animate-3-0/
Adobe AIR - Free Starling and Feathers Tutorial Videos
Hi there!
These tutorials are single movies from Building a Mobile App with Feathers and Starling by lynda.com author Joseph Labrecque. The complete course is 2 hours and 1 minute and shows how to use the Feathers and Starling user interface frameworks along with Stage3D to build out mobile applications with Adobe AIR.
http://inflagrantedelicto.memoryspiral.com/2014/01/free-starling-and-feathers-tutorial-videos/
These tutorials are single movies from Building a Mobile App with Feathers and Starling by lynda.com author Joseph Labrecque. The complete course is 2 hours and 1 minute and shows how to use the Feathers and Starling user interface frameworks along with Stage3D to build out mobile applications with Adobe AIR.
http://inflagrantedelicto.memoryspiral.com/2014/01/free-starling-and-feathers-tutorial-videos/
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