Flash Kit Newsletter Vol. 208, Tuesday Arpil 4, 2006

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1. From the Webmaster
2. Announcements
3. Battle(s) of the Week
4. What's New


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1.From the Webmaster
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Since I couldn't think of any good April fools jokes to play on
you all, at least none that wont either get me fired or arrested,
I'll have to defer the pranks to the folks in the lounge.

There's lots of work to do with latest incoming resources to
which I would like to thank everyone for submitting last week.
Very nice work, we've seen lots of really great stuff including
some great new links, a few of which might even make it in one of
this weeks SOD's so keep an eye on the daily site section.

Off to work! Have a great week.

Mike Houghton
Flash Kit webmaster

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2. Announcements
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2.1 Announcements

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PJ and Supreme4 components Version2, ultimate text effect for MM Flash
Version 2 has matured to become an all-in text-effect solution
for anyone working with Flash. PJ and S4 Version 2 can be used by
users of any skill-level. For experienced users custom
modifications can be done quickly.
http://www.patrickjansen.net/components/

Marmalade Multimedia is pleased to announce the release of FlashAmp 3
FlashAmp 3, the sound-visualization utility for Macromedia Flash
8 and MX2004. Designed for Windows and Macintosh, FlashAmp 3 will
synchronize sound in Flash, audio animations and visualizations,
lip sync character animations and more!
http://www.marmalademedia.com.au/flashamp/

Check out the all new iconflash for your next Flash project
The all new iconflash.com gives you over 200 professionally
designed Flash icons complete with FLA, SWF and PNG files Flash
icons perfect for use in any Flash website or movie.
http://www.iconflash.com/

MDM announce Zinc OSX Update with Browser Functionality
MDM have just released a new update to Zinc 2.5 for Mac OSX. The
update is the first to include Mac OSX Browser functionality and
will allow users to access both local and online HTML files
directly in their Zinc Applications!
http://www.multidmedia.com/track.php...tware/zinc/osx

SWiSHzone.com - First with a DirectShow FLV source filter
SWiSHzone.com announces the release of a DirectShow (DS) FLV
source filter which is now included with the SWiSH Video2
installation. SWiSHzone.com is the first and only company to
offer a DS FLV source filter.
http://www.swishzone.com/index.php?a...o&tab=overview

Sascha Wenning and Sebastian Wiehe announce the release of ImageBox2
ImageBox2 is an all new free Flash based innovative and versatile
online/offline multimedia platform for presenting your jpg swf
flv and mp3 files. Download your copy and get all the details
right here!
http://www.imagebox2.de/

VitalStream and NETGUI Simplify Video Sharing for Consumers in a Flash
VitalStream and NETGUI have teamed up to create WEBBEO, the first
complete, hosted solution enabling consumers to combine
compressed digital video with Flash Animation Authoring and
upload it to the Web in minutes.
http://www.webbeo.com/

Amayeta announces SWF Encrypt 3.0.4
Amayeta has just updated SWF Encrypt 3.0 to include Command Line
Functionality and more encryption options! SWF Encrypt 3.0 is the
safest and most secure way to protect and encrypt your
ActionScript and SWF Files!
http://www.amayeta.com/track.php?ref...are/swfencrypt

Simple Learning Creator launches Free Flash based Assessment and Test Creation Tool
Create Flash based assessments and tests quickly and easily with
Simple Learning Creator - Version 1.0 With this free online tool
you can export zipped packages that can be loaded into your
learning management system.
http://www.simplelearningcreator.com/index.cfm

Wildform announces the release of WildPresenter
Wildform releases their all new product called WildPresenter,
which enables anyone to easily create outstanding Flash
presentations, product demos, training videos, and sales &
marketing materials. Get all the details of this great new
product right here.
http://www.wildform.com/

Flashloaded have just released a revolutionary Flash CMS component
CMS (Content Management System) that allows you to update text,
images and SWFs directly on a live Flash site without ever
leaving your browser window. Get all the details of this truly
innovative product right here.
http://www.flashloaded.com/



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3. Battle(s) of the Week
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March Madness::
The Deadline… Today. The only two remaining challengers…
CTRANTER, HYBRID INC. The Stakes… Full bragging rights throughout
all of Flash Kit…and… we'll see what else we can come up with.
http://www.flashkit.com/board/showth...6&page=1&pp=20


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4. What's New
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4.1 New Movies
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OPEN SOURCE MOVIES!

3D Globe
3D globe that can be rotated along the entire axis using the
keyboard arrows.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11290

Flash Color Picker
An all Flash color picker tool. It was created by using drawing
api. A very useful tool.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11295

Particle Engine
An oldie but a goody.. check out this particle tester done by
Darrin Hurd.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=94

Windows calculator
Check out this perfect Windows calculator created in flash. Very
handy!
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11306

CLASSIC SPACE INVADERS
Classic Space Invaders clone, - including color tape on screen.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11303



4.2 New Tutorials
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Using loops and attach movie
Attach movie and loops are essential to making games.
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Ga...1323/index.php

Level Codes (to skip to a level)
This 5-step tutorial will show you how to create a level-code
kind of thing that will let a user type a code into a box, press
OK, and go to a certain level, depending on the word/phrase.
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Ga...1326/index.php



4.3 Featured Sites for this Week
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Check out the latest Featured Sites for this Week:

DROPSTARS
Really nice graphics and great design. A little long in the load
time but definitely worth the wait.
http://www.dropstars.com/

Criatiumm.com - Multimedia design
A neat, innovating interface, fast loading web portfolio design
for this Brazilian multimedia development agency. Check it out.
http://www.criatiumm.com/

Eric R. Reid, Jr.
The online portfolio of multimedia developer Eric R. Reid, Jr.
http://www.solarisrefuge.com



4.5 Featured Loops
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House Run 02
Audio Title: House Run 02. Composed by: Joshua Hardin.
Description: Electronic, synthesized upbeat tempo.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9749

Restored To Power
Audio Title: Restored To Power. Composed by: Joshua Hardin.
Description: Heavy-handed guitars' chorus paired up with
powerhouse drum accents.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9747

House Run 01
Audio Title: House Run 01. Composed by: Joshua Hardin.
Description: Electronic, synthesized upbeat tempo.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9748

-- Ancient Forest --
My first loop submitted to Flash Kit. This one brings back
memories of the old SEGA Genesis games.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9746

Robot Drinking Oil
Something between techno and trance.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9744

Mechanical Intruders
Pulsating bass & weird fx.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=9745

4.5 Featured Articles
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Displaying the Sizes of Your SQL Server's Database's Tables
In this article we'll look at two ways to grab some data from an
SQL Server and display it in a web page. Read on to learn more!
http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/032906-1.shtml


An Overview of the New Caching Features in ASP.NET 2.0
With ASP.NET 2.0, caching can still be implemented as simply as
it was in ASP.NET 1.x, but for those of you who want to do more,
Microsoft has added a number of features which help make caching
even more flexible and robust. In this article I'm going to give
you a quick overview of the new caching features in ASP.NET 2.0
and show you how to use them.
http://www.15seconds.com/issue/060330.htm