Flash Kit Newsletter Vol. 261, Tuesday May 1, 2007

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In this issue:

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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If you haven't already noticed, we've updated the name of the
Adobe Server Technology" forum to "Flex 2/Apollo" in an effort
to keep up with the current trends. We've also renamed the
"Actionscript 3" forum to "Flash CS3 & Actionscript 3" so that
we have coverage on the new Adobe Creative Suite 3 line of
products as well. Finally, please welcome Chris_Seahorn as the
latest Moderator in the newly named Flex 2/Apollo forum.

As always, if there's something that you would like to see
included in the weekly newsletter then please let us now at
webmaster@FlashKit.com.

Thanks and have a great week.

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2. Announcements
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Amayeta announce SWF Encrypt DLL Editions
Amayeta have just released Dynamic Linked Library (DLL) Editions
of their ActionScript Encryption software SWF Encrypt 4.0. The
new DLL editions can be used by developers in C++, C# and Delphi
projects to provide Encryption and Obfuscation for Flash
ActionScript! Get more details and Download the Trial Today!
http://www.amayeta.com/track.php?ref=fkn&redirect=/

Jupitermedia Corporation announces WebVideoUniverse.com
An all new website dedicated to Shooting, Editing and
Distributing Video. You'll find everything from Encoding your
video to Marketing & Promoting it and lots more. Stop by and
check it out today!
http://www.webvideouniverse.com/

Flashloaded releases photoFlow component
The photoFlow Flash component displays multiple images with a
stack effect, perspective and reflection. Images can be flipped
automatically or by user interaction - clicking on another image
in the stack, scrolling the mouse wheel or using the provided
skinnable scrollbar. Includes XML support.
http://www.flashloaded.com/

Blue Pacific is proud to announce a new version for Turbine Video Engine SDK
Turbine Video Engine SDK version 3 creates FLV Flash Video
encoded from virtually any video format. TVE SDK may be used in
server applications to automatically convert uploaded video to
FLV, or it can be used to build FLV Flash video conversion into
multimedia applications.
http://www.blue-pacific.com/products/turbinevideosdk/

ooVoo releases their all new Flash Video Communication Tool Beta Trial
ooVoo is the new way to communicate. ooVoo software allows you
to talk face-to-face - with high-quality video and audio - to
friends, family, and co-workers, as if you're in the same room
together. It's what you've been waiting for. ooVoo...now you
see!
http://www.oovoo.com/



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3. Battle of the Week
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This is what the Arena Forum is all about. This battle entitled
"Eleniatari vs thedarkness ~~ 21st century ho' down" brought on
by a new-comer to the arena.
Eleniatari brings it on old-school with this amazing image: http://board.flashkit.com/board/show...38&postcount=1

Then check out the return by thedarkness:
http://board.flashkit.com/board/show...34&postcount=6

Then battle continues so check out the blow by blow action right here: http://board.flashkit.com/board/showthread.php?t=725352


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3.1 Flash Kit Photograph of the Week
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Becuase I'm a cat lover with one very chubby, very lovable cat
of my own, we had to choose MagnusVS's photograph as this weeks
FKPOW. With a just a little work MagnusVS turned a raw image
into a picture perfect shot of kitty.

Check out the image here: http://board.flashkit.com/board/show...1&postcount=10
Post your comments here: http://board.flashkit.com/board/showthread.php?t=729446

Nice shot Magnus and thanks for sharing.


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4. What's New
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4.1 New Movies
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Music Player Elite
» Author: RP07
» Title: Music Player Elite
» Description: This is the second in the RyoElite series. This
is the Music Player Elite. Instead of sliders, you use the
buttons to increase or decrease the volume or to pan left or
right.
» More by RP07
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11838

Alpha/Opacity and Fading in Flash
» Author: Sportzguy933
» Title: Alpha/Opacity and Fading in Flash
» Description: This is an in-depth tutorial on controlling Alpha
(aka opacity) and fading symbols in Flash.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=1408

Red Glow Beveled Buttons
» Author: Brian McCumber
» Title: Red Glow Beveled Buttons
» Description: Gray radiant beveled buttons.
» More by Brian McCumber
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=movies&ID=11831



4.2 New Tutorials
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Easiest Keyboard Character Movement
Move your game characters with the easiest ActionScript code, in
less than 5 minutes.
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Ga...1410/index.php

Save & load game
Always looked for something that will learn you to make a save &
load but it was too hard to understand? A one with with many
scripts (flush, var, load, save, get, setInterval, etc')? This
tutorial is the great answer!
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Ga...1409/index.php

Alpha/Opacity and Fading in Flash
This is an in-depth tutorial on controlling Alpha (aka opacity)
and fading symbols in Flash.
http://www.flashkit.com/tutorials/Ge...1408/index.php



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

O'Donnell Design
» Posted in the Flash Kit Links section
» Title: O'Donnell Design
» Comments: A personal portfolio site for a young graphic
designer. My goal was to make a single, dynamic page that
focused on the work.
http://www.odonnelldesign.com/



4.5 New Sound Loops
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Easter
Orchestra and drums and stuff.
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=10102

Modern Club-Beats 03
Modern Club-Beats
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=10093

Modern Club-Beats 02
Modern Club-Beats
http://www.flashkit.com/jump.php?type=loops&ID=10094



4.6 Featured Articles
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Microsoft Visual Web Developer Codename "Orcas" Express Edition
CTP Microsoft has just released the first Community Technology
Preview (CTP) of the Visual Studio Codename "Orcas" Express
Edition family of products. This marks the first publicly
available release and, as such it's probably the first chance
many of you have had to catch a glimpse of the new version.
http://15seconds.com/issue/070426.htm

Maintaining a Log of Database Changes - Part 2
In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of using
triggers and manual techniques for maintaining changes to a
database table. We will also build trigger- and manual-based
implementation from the ground up. Read on to learn more!
http://www.4guysfromrolla.com/webtech/042507-1.shtml

DotNetNuke 4.5 Released
A highly focused three month release cycle has resulted in
DotNetNuke 4.5, a new release with integrated Microsoft ASP.NET
AJAX support, a web-based installer, and a variety of other high
value enhancements designed to improve the user experience.
http://asp101.com/articles/pr/070425DotNetNuke45.asp