RE: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
I reguarly use flash for projects like this. I don't like director, just
a personal thing. I never feel my assets are organized when using it I
hate Lingo. But I guess what it comes down to is what you are used to. I
love flash hate director. What do you prefer using? Are you used to
using both? Do you need any of the plugins director gives you access to
or can flash handle everything you need to do?
Jim
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Hi,
The subject-line pretty much says it all...
I have an upcoming project that requires me to build an interface for
playing 4 videos... this will then be burned onto a CD - a major
requirement for this CD is that it goes full-screen as soon as the user
puts it in their machine.
My question is this:
Is Flash MX 2004 comparable to director when it comes to CD authoring?
If the above answer is no, then how-a-bout the latest version of Flash?
Which app would you use (Director/Flash)?
Many TIA! :)
Cheers,
Micky
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Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 20, 2006, at 2:04 AM, Jim Tann wrote: I reguarly use flash for projects like this. I don't like director, just a personal thing. I never feel my assets are organized when using it I hate Lingo. But I guess what it comes down to is what you are used to. I love flash hate director. I think I am in same boat... I only think director has more to offer when it comes to 3D. What do you prefer using? Flash, for sure. Are you used to using both? Used to be, but it has been a while since I used Director regularly... couple years or more... Do you need any of the plugins director gives you access to or can flash handle everything you need to do? Seems like Flash should be able to do it all... this should be a basic interface, not any animation (just rollovers) and I would have it jump to 3 or 4 different videos. I had mentioned Flash as an option to client, but he stated that he thought that Flash did not make graphics as crisp (I disagree). Maybe he was not using .png's, or maybe he was compressing them badly for other projects... But I have gotten great-looking and crisp graphics by using .png's (mostly for transparency) and turning-off the allow smoothing option for the imported bitmaps. I think that the person who hired me is just used to Director, and I am used to Flash... It sounds like he really wants to go the Director route, but he is open to Flash if I can get the graphics to be crisp and behave just like director when it comes to CD-authoring. Anyone know of any good links to tutorials when it comes to CD-authoring with Flash? I am more used to using flash for web... I guess if I make it a projector (self-contained executable) then people will not need a plugin... Any tips, or pitfalls, I should be aware of when it comes to using Flash for CD-authoring? Many many thanks Jim/all, I appreciate your input and responses. Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
Michael, I use Flash for CD authoring all the time. The only caveat, really, is that I use Zinc as a wrapper for the main Flash application rather than just using Flash projectors, as I want extended functionality (Resolution changing, registry access, file access, that sort of thing). But other than that I've never had any issues relating to running Flash off the CD at all - works well for me. Cheers, Ian On 3/20/06, Michael Hulse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 20, 2006, at 2:04 AM, Jim Tann wrote: I reguarly use flash for projects like this. I don't like director, just a personal thing. I never feel my assets are organized when using it I hate Lingo. But I guess what it comes down to is what you are used to. I love flash hate director. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
Michael Bedar wrote: Just for the record, there is no autoplay on OSX, if you are supporting mac. It's also worth noting that Autoplay on Windows is able to be turned off - and many people do, therefore you cannot rely on it being on. ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
ugh, changing a users screen resolution is ugly. On Mar 19, 2006, at 12:42 PM, Charles Parcell wrote: Something else to be specific about is your note of Full Screen. Do you mean that the projector should stretch to fill the current monitor resolution or do you mean that the app should resize the users screen resolution to the size of the projector and play without a window border? If you want to stretch the projector to the screen then both apps can do that. If you want to resize the users screen resolution to the projector, then only Director can do that and via an Xtra such as Enhancer or BuddyAPI. Charles P. On 3/18/06, Michael Hulse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, The subject-line pretty much says it all... I have an upcoming project that requires me to build an interface for playing 4 videos... this will then be burned onto a CD - a major requirement for this CD is that it goes full-screen as soon as the user puts it in their machine. My question is this: Is Flash MX 2004 comparable to director when it comes to CD authoring? If the above answer is no, then how-a-bout the latest version of Flash? Which app would you use (Director/Flash)? Many TIA! :) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 19, 2006, at 9:42 AM, Charles Parcell wrote: Something else to be specific about is your note of Full Screen. Do you mean that the projector should stretch to fill the current monitor resolution or do you mean that the app should resize the users screen resolution to the size of the projector and play without a window border? Good question. I have not yet been fully versed on the project details, but from what I could gather I think that the client wants the auto-play to happen, and then the app will fit the size of the users resolution with no menus visible (full black screen). If you want to stretch the projector to the screen then both apps can do that. If you want to resize the users screen resolution to the projector, then only Director can do that and via an Xtra such as Enhancer or BuddyAPI. Although, we may go the route of switching resolution, but I would definitely avoid that at all costs. Thanks for reply/help, I really appreciate the input. :) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 19, 2006, at 3:57 AM, Kent Humphrey wrote: Michael Bedar wrote: Just for the record, there is no autoplay on OSX, if you are supporting mac. It's also worth noting that Autoplay on Windows is able to be turned off - and many people do, therefore you cannot rely on it being on. You know, I mentioned the above problematic possibility (no auto-play on OSX) to the person who hired me, and they are positive that auto-play is available on a Mac/OSX... But they are planning on setting-up auto-play outside of any Lingo or Actionscript. Are you guys talking about auto-play scripted via Flash/Director, or the more traditional autoplay implementation? Thanks for help. :) CHeers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
RE: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
I agree, auto play on Mac/OSX does not exist, this is a security based
decision by Apple
Pre OSX used Quicktime's auto play option to enable CDs to auto play,
(by default turned on, but can be turned off)
One other auto play occurrence on OSX is through Safari in the auto
(play) run after download of files
Stan
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{Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 19, 2006, at 3:57 AM, Kent Humphrey wrote:
Michael Bedar wrote:
Just for the record, there is no autoplay on OSX, if you are
supporting mac.
It's also worth noting that Autoplay on Windows is able to be turned
off - and many people do, therefore you cannot rely on it being on.
You know, I mentioned the above problematic possibility (no auto-play
on OSX) to the person who hired me, and they are positive that
auto-play is available on a Mac/OSX... But they are planning on
setting-up auto-play outside of any Lingo or Actionscript.
Are you guys talking about auto-play scripted via Flash/Director, or
the more traditional autoplay implementation?
Thanks for help. :)
CHeers,
Micky
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[Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
Hi, The subject-line pretty much says it all... I have an upcoming project that requires me to build an interface for playing 4 videos... this will then be burned onto a CD - a major requirement for this CD is that it goes full-screen as soon as the user puts it in their machine. My question is this: Is Flash MX 2004 comparable to director when it comes to CD authoring? If the above answer is no, then how-a-bout the latest version of Flash? Which app would you use (Director/Flash)? Many TIA! :) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
Director is really made for CD authoring, however, for what you want to do, Flash is sufficient. On 3/19/06, Michael Hulse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, The subject-line pretty much says it all... I have an upcoming project that requires me to build an interface for playing 4 videos... this will then be burned onto a CD - a major requirement for this CD is that it goes full-screen as soon as the user puts it in their machine. My question is this: Is Flash MX 2004 comparable to director when it comes to CD authoring? If the above answer is no, then how-a-bout the latest version of Flash? Which app would you use (Director/Flash)? Many TIA! :) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Ramon Miguel M. Tayag Managing Director Quirkworks ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
Just for the record, there is no autoplay on OSX, if you are supporting mac. On Mar 18, 2006, at 10:25 PM, Ramon Miguel M. Tayag wrote: Director is really made for CD authoring, however, for what you want to do, Flash is sufficient. On 3/19/06, Michael Hulse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, The subject-line pretty much says it all... I have an upcoming project that requires me to build an interface for playing 4 videos... this will then be burned onto a CD - a major requirement for this CD is that it goes full-screen as soon as the user puts it in their machine. My question is this: Is Flash MX 2004 comparable to director when it comes to CD authoring? If the above answer is no, then how-a-bout the latest version of Flash? Which app would you use (Director/Flash)? Many TIA! :) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com -- Ramon Miguel M. Tayag Managing Director Quirkworks ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 18, 2006, at 7:25 PM, Ramon Miguel M. Tayag wrote: Director is really made for CD authoring, however, for what you want to do, Flash is sufficient. Sounds good, thanks. :) Got any links relating to Flash and CD authoring? Tuts? Examples? Many thanks. M ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 18, 2006, at 7:46 PM, Michael Bedar wrote: Just for the record, there is no autoplay on OSX, if you are supporting mac. Ah, good to know hmmm, I think most users will be PC, but Mac is not an impossibility. Thanks for pointing that out/giving me the heads-up, :) M ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_13374 This technote is for Director, but applies to flash projectors as well. Also, here is a good article about burning a hybrid CD, should you choose to go down that road. http://director-online.com/buildArticle.php?id=831 On Mar 18, 2006, at 10:56 PM, Michael Hulse wrote: On Mar 18, 2006, at 7:25 PM, Ramon Miguel M. Tayag wrote: Director is really made for CD authoring, however, for what you want to do, Flash is sufficient. Sounds good, thanks. :) Got any links relating to Flash and CD authoring? Tuts? Examples? Many thanks. M ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
Re: [Flashcoders] Flash MX2004, Video CD with auto-play {Director v. Flash??}
On Mar 18, 2006, at 8:08 PM, Michael Bedar wrote: http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_13374 This technote is for Director, but applies to flash projectors as well. Also, here is a good article about burning a hybrid CD, should you choose to go down that road. http://director-online.com/buildArticle.php?id=831 Right on! thanks for linkages... ;) Cheers, Micky ___ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
