Adobe Flash (And AIR) Phones Coming Soon From Ribbit

Ribbit’s flash phones

Great news for Flash developer that “Ribbit” which is about to publicly unleash an entire development platform for building Flash phones on December 13. Ribbit’s development platform is already in private beta and allows programmers to build Web phones that can make, receive, and record calls, send voice messages, and manage contacts. Ribbit runs the back-end VOIP service, and it supports applications built on both Adobe Flex and AIR.

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My first article on Flash lite “Creating dynamic screensaver” with Chris Georgenes in his book “How to Cheat in Flash CS3”

How to Cheat in Flash CS3, article published on Flash lite, i2fly

my first article on “Creating dynamic screensaver in Flash lite”

I am really exciting with this book release “How to Cheat in Flash CS3 : The art of design and animation in Adobe Flash CS3” as this is my first article “Creating Dynamic Screenasver in Flash lite” published in this book and working with Chris Georgenes is great experience for me.

Let me tell you something about this book its all how to cheat in Adobe Flash CS3 and tips tricks. It covers dedicated chapter 11 “Going Mobile” for Flash mobile development which covers from Basic to how to create a dynamic screensaver includes tips to optimize graphics and testing in Adobe device central. It includes many chapters related to animation, Flash video developments and time saving techniques.

Chris Georgenes a self-taught as an animator. he run his own animation company: Mudbubble.com. An avid contributor and speaker in many Flash communities and has impressive accolades and credentials, from delivering live Flash technical presentations via Adobe Connect (formerly Breeze), writing articles and tutorials for Devnet, presenting at Flashforward, to running his own Keyframer forum. Chris’s presence and contribution to the Flash community receives great recognition.He has undertaken countless outstanding high profile projects for Adobe, Yahoo!, Digitas, Ogilvy, Gillette AOL, and Pileated Pictures, to name a few. Chris Georgenes is also a featured artist at the Adobe Design Centre and an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE). A regular speaker at Flashforward and Adobe MAX.

Book: How to Cheat in Flash CS3 : The art of design and animation in Adobe Flash CS3
Release by:
Focal Press
you can purchase this book via Amazon at the cost of 26.37 $

It will be great if anyone post your experiences using this book and my Flash lite article.
Please feel free to post your comments\suggestions here.

Me = + very happy 🙂

vivek

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Critical Updates for Adobe Flash Player and Photoshop CS2\CS3 released

 Flash CS3 Professional, Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3

Adobe has released updates for its Flash Player and Photoshop CS2/CS3 software to fix holes that can be exploited by attackers, for instance to inject malicious code through specially crafted web pages or e-mail attachments.

“While an input validation error could lead to arbitrary code execution in Flash Player 9.0.45.0 and prior versions, insufficient validation of the HTTP Referer in Flash Player 8.0.34.0 and earlier versions might help attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks. Another security problem related to the Opera and Konqueror browsers exists in Flash Player 7 (version 7.0.70.0) for Linux and Solaris, but Adobe does not provide more detailed information on this issue. The vendor advises users to upgrade to version 9.0.47, but also provides patches for other versions of the software.”

“The updates for Photoshop CS2 and CS3 fix the vulnerabilities detected by Marsu at the end of April. These can be triggered when manipulated BMP, DIB, RLE and PNG image files are handled, and could lead to arbitrary code injection and execution. A malicious image, e.g., from an e-mail attachment, must be opened in Photoshop in order to achieve this. Links to patches for Windows and Mac OS X are provided in the security advisory. The vendor advises users to install the update as soon as possible. ”

Reported by heise-security UK.

Download Flash Player update and read more
Download Photoshop CS2 and CS3 updates and read more

vivek

V4x Sequencer:the smart turnkey solution for producing mobile and interactive Internet channels supports Adobe Flash lite

V4x Sequencer

The newest version V4x Sequencer offers the ability to schedule and broadcast both live and pre-recorded materials for web and mobile TV channels. Interactive graphics from the latest Adobe Flashlite and Flash can be added in the V4x timeline to produce eye-catching mobile content.

Following feature are:

  • Create programs in record time; easy-looping
  • Build eye-catching shows with pre-set wizards
    and templates
  • Update with just one click
  • Auto-insert sponsor ads/logos as pre-rolls or transitions
  • Engage viewers with rich media and interactive graphics
  • Tag content for WEB 2.0 experience
  • Auto-stream H264, Flash Video, 3GPP; export podcasts
  • Effortless, background formatting for mobile and Web
  • V4x Sequencer requires minimal investment or staffing.
  • Add new revenue with exciting TV 2.0 content.

See demonstration video here
Download pdf here

It looks so easy just drag and drop of different media to make your own final content.
So lets ready with creative mind 🙂

vivek

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iGiki.com unveils games for iPhone, developed in Adobe Flash CS3

iGiki.com unveils games for apple iPhone

iGiki.com unveils games for apple iPhone

iGiki.com has announced that it will release several games designed for Apple’s iPhone. The games are developed in Adobe Flash CS3 and are modified for use without a mouse.

“iGiki are on the forefront of developing the technology and products that help people access the hottest content for their glorious mobile devices including the iPhone. and his aim is to ignite smiles around the globe 🙂 ”

Games are separated into GikiSingles, GikiPacks, and GikiMinis. iGiki.com has priced the Arcade GikiPack and Brain KikiPack at $2 for three months, which includes GikiPods with the subscription. GikiMinis are free, and the GikiSingles are available for $1 each for three month periods.

User have to enable Adobe Flash in quicktime to view these demo games in PC browser.

I like this phone preety much as User Interface and design is really cool !! Hope to see soon in my hand 🙂

vivek

AccuWeather using “Brand Builder’s” Flash-like player technology which has been optimized for a wide range of mobile handsets.

AccuWeather.com is using its Brand Builder technology to expand their mobile web presence and expand the functionality of their downloadable applications.They selected eMbience’s Brand Builder solution, because it complements their forward-thinking strategy of continuing to deliver feature- and media-rich BREW(R), J2ME and mobile web products for their customers. In addition to deploying these robust applications quickly, will be able to easily update and maintain their mobile web site and applications.

New applications will be ported across platforms using Brand Builder’s Flash-like player which has been optimized for a wide range of handsets.

Some features of Brand Builder are

  • Web-based visual authoring tool
  • Drag and drop controls
  • Automatic plug-in for designating spaces for interactive advertisements
  • Support for entertainment, information, content, media and LBS-based content
  • Multi-facet player that supports all functionalities for any media playback
  • Easy-to-implement, pre-defined templates provide the framework for content that reflects a branded look and feel
  • Integrated approach substantially reduces time-to-market across platforms

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vivek

Opera’s Flash-Replacement For Cellphones

opera mobile browser plugins 

Opera is working on a Flash-replacement plug in so phones can get in on some mobile video plugin action.

The new technology will add video capability directly into the Web browser, so that users can see and play back video content directly in Opera. As of yet, Opera has not commented on whether or not the new native playback ability for Opera Mobile will be able to play existing Flash content.

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Creativity ++ we launch our new work, have a look :)

ANTS, Bangalore, India 

ANTS, Bangalore, India

ANTS, Bangalore, India

Just finished the web design of Ants India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India.
See here http://www.antsindia.com/. This project we are working with couple of months and really passionate about it to show how creative we can think 🙂 , in little different way.

Tech: Adobe Flash 8,  Adobe Dreamweaver 8,  Adobe illustrator CS

Little about ANTS :
ANTS – Animation Training School, a first-of-its-kind animation-training studio in Bangalore, India. Set up with the aim of providing quality education to aspiring young professionals in the field of animation and related multimedia applications.

It will be really nice to hear from you, your feedback/ suggestions anything …feel free to write me ( vivek@i2fly.com) or post here.

All Rights Reserved

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Adobe Device Central, found another new bug

Just working on some Flash lite concept i found another new bug in Adobe Device Central.

“Jpeg Image issue ” show a red screen in Adobe Device Central.

I tried using Bitmap Image quality settings (tried changing from below 100 %) as in below images, it gives me a red screen output “FLERR: Bad Image Data Error!
in Adobe Device Central But when i tried the same process using Flash 8 nothing happens. Not sure what can be the reason for this ?. An Image quality can be adjusted easily to get a desired size output.

Adobe device central Jpeg bugs

Some other bugs and missing features which i posted earlier can be seen here.Read more

Hope Someone from Adobe can look in these bugs and will solve soon.

vivek

Adobe Creative Suite 3 event, Bangalore

Adobe Creative Suite 3 event, Bangalore, India

Adobe Creative Suite 3 event, Bangalore

Adobe Creative Suite 3 event, Bangalore

Adobe Creative Suite 3 event, Bangalore

Some pics from Live Adobe CS3 event, Bangalore which happened on last thursday, 10th  May 07, Its really cool! got some hands on tips from Rajesh, Adobe and V.natrajan, Image Infotainment ltd. Some Cool features of Adobe which I noticed:

  • Adobe product is now more focussing on similar UI interface and maintain functionality so its easy access from one software to another.
  • More on handy design tools to save time.
  • Now photoshop Supports 3d format like 3Ds, Obj, KMz and collada even video can be edited live(Movie Paint) in Photoshop is really cool.
  • Adobe Photoshop Cs3 extended gives a new dimension to Photoshop like non destructive editing using new smart filters its something very similar to Adobe Fireworks filter where any effects or filters can be applied without altering original images.
  • 2D and 3D measurement tools.
  • Adobe Bridge now can handle Camera Raw Images and even a normal photo can be handled as Camera Raw which is really cool.
  • Adobe Flash CS3 and device central 🙂
  • File handling is easy as Layer supports from Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Illustrator CS3 to Flash CS3 works really perfect for designers 🙂

Vivek

Two Flashlite book from japan

Flash for mobile

Flash for mobile

Just got remembrance about Flash lite book Via Scott so thought to mention that there are two books which is released from Japan for Flashlite Mobile development. Thanks Scott 🙂 First one is released (published in Nov. 2006) recently which covers Flash Lite 1.1 and 2.x. and the other one is old, cover most of Flashlite 1.0 development published in sept. 2004

Both books are available in Amazon.co.jp you can read more here Book 1, Book 2 

It will be really great to have a feedback from anyone who read this book or anyone from japan will really nice 🙂

vivek