Archive for category Multimedia
How to create a simple motion animation in Flash CS3
Posted by catalin.boja in Flash, Multimedia on December 29th, 2009
This Flash CS3 tutorial shows how to create a Flash animation using Adobe Flash CS3 (for Flash CS4 see the next post, because there are some differences on the application interface).
In this example we will create an animation based on Flash motion tweens that will move an object on the screen on a linear trajectory. Read the rest of this entry »
Adobe Flash CS3 and CS4 interface, basic commands and concepts
Posted by catalin.boja in Flash, Multimedia on December 29th, 2009
This post analyzes the interface of the two versions of Adobe Flash CS3 and CS4 because the number of similarities is too great to take them separately. Also, the examples and tutorials from this site, use most of the basic features that are found in both versions. The differences will be highlighted and described for each version.
The interface of the Adobe Flash CS3 and CS4 contains some important windows: Read the rest of this entry »
How to create an animated GIF in Photoshop CS3 or CS4
Posted by catalin.boja in Photoshop on November 28th, 2009
The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a digital image format used to store bitmaps. Since it was introduced in 1987, it has been largely used on World Wide Web to allow websites to include images in their pages. It is an efficient format because: Read the rest of this entry »
How to make a Web 2.0 button or badge in Photoshop
Posted by catalin.boja in Photoshop on October 26th, 2009
Recent years evolution in graphics and images for Web pages has led to the definition of Web 2.0 style. It is used to make a cool logo or other visual elements (buttons, menus, badges) for the Web site. The style is characterized by:
- using intense and vivid colors that attract attention to a particular element or visual symbol
- applying glow, emphasizing, reflection, glossy or mirroring effects to add visual details
This example is for a Web 2.0 button or badge and it is made in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS3. Read the rest of this entry »

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