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August 08th 2005 | Jens C Brynildsen

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Flash 8 revealed

It's that time again. Macromedia has released a new version of Flash and Flashmagazine has all the information for you.

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Flash 8 Review

What's the new tool like. Is it not only the latest, but also the greatest? Read our review to find out what's hot and not in this release.

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See how the new Flash 8 IDE looks like

New for Coders

CacheAsBitmap, Bitmap API, Filter API, Blend modes, Text enhancements, SWF metadata, Post-processing...

New for Designers

Blend modes, FlashType, Filters, Script Assist, Custom New stroke possibilities, advanced gradient control, Object Drawing, improved library ...

Flash 8 Links

Macromedias Flash 8 Professional pages
Macromedias Studio 8 pages
Franto's list of "official" Flash 8 examples by Beta testers
Franto's list of "unofficial" Flash 8 examples
LuminicBox list of "unofficial" Flash 8 examples (spanish)
Tutorial on how to make your own Flash 8 files (without Flash 8)

Click here to Order your copy of Flash 8

 

About Jens C Brynildsen

Jens has been working with Flash since version 3 came out. Since then, he's been an active member of the Flash community. He's created more than a hundred Flash games (thus the name of his blog) but he also creates web/standalone applications, does workshops and other consulting. He loves playing with new technology and he is convinced that the moment you stop learning you die (creatively speaking). Jens is also the Editor of this website.

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