Category Archives: Experiments

An alternative to bitmap transparency in Flash

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Will

When it comes to using transparent bitmap images in Flash often you will find using a PNG is your best option. However, a major caveat with using PNG images is the significant increase in file size compared to non-transparent image … Continue reading →

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Flash Game Ad Manager – Coming Soon!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Will

In July of last year I wrote a post titled Monetizing your Flash game. Serving your own ads? In it I discussed ways Flash game developers could monetize their games through common methods such as sponsorship and ads. I also … Continue reading →

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Light Steam

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Will

So it seems I’ve been neglecting this blog lately. I guess I’ve been a little busy now that I’m working full time again. Nonetheless I thought I’d throw up this little ‘light stream’ effect I’ve been working on. This is … Continue reading →

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Distort an image in Flash 10 with DrawTriangles

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Will

One of the coolest features to come out of Flash Player 10′s new 3D capabilities is an addition to the Graphics class, the DrawTriangles method. Most Flash designers discover early on that distorting a DisplayObject is impossible through the Flash … Continue reading →

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