Useful Flash ActionScript Tutorials and Resources

[senocular]

Tutorials

Tutorials

http://www.kirupa.com/
http://www.lionbichstudios.com/flash_tutorials_01.htm
http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Flash/1
http://www.vectorkid.com/
http://www.cbtcafe.com/FLASH/
http://www.flashkit.com/
http://tutorials.flashguru.co.uk/
http://www.flashcircle.com/
http://www.flashdeveloper.nl/g_flash_Tutorials.html
http://www.sephiroth.it/tutorials/flashPHP/
http://www.flash-mx.com/flash/index.cfm
http://www.flashpro.nl/flas.html
http://www.developingwebs.net/flash/#MX
http://www.actionscripts.org/tutorials.shtml
http://www.flashmove.com/
http://tutorials.flashsitesweekly.com/flash/
http://www.stranger.per.sg/


Resources

Flash Sounds
http://flashkit.com/soundfx/
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/downloads/web/flashSounds1.asp
http://www.flashsound.com/


Flash Fonts
www.miniml.com
www.fontsforflash.com
www.orgdot.com/aliasfonts
http://www.vectorize.de/
http://www.superlooper.de/
http://www.fatorcaos.com.br/?l=trabalho/fontes
http://www.alphaomegadigital.com/flash_fonts.asp


maintained by Krilnon
ActionScript Technical Documents
ActionScript Virtual Machine 2 Overview:
http://www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/devnet/actionscript/articles/avm2overview.pdf
Performance Tuning 1:
http://www.onflex.org/ACDS/AS3TuningInsideAVM2JIT.pdf
Performance Tuning 2:
http://www.onflex.org/download/AS3Perf.pdf
ECMA-262 v3 spec (ECMAScript):
http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/files/ECMA-ST/ECMA-262.pdf
ECMA-262 v4 Overview:
http://www.ecma-international.org/activities/Languages/Language%20overview.pdf
ECMAScript 4 Netscape Proposal:
http://www.mozilla.org/js/language/old-es4/
ActionScript bytecode documentation:
http://tamarin-builds.mozilla.org/doxygen/html/index.html
http://tamarin-builds.mozilla.org/doxygen/html/abcformat.html
ActionScript bytecode format as a diagram:
http://www.ghost23.de/2010/04/abc-file-format-specification-as-a-diagram/




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Frequently Asked Questions (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229727)
ActionScript 3.0 Tip of the Day (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223798)
Useful Source/Experiments Resources (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80866)


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Best of Senocular Thread (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29586)
Flash Limits (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16877)

[senocular]

Additional related requests will be added

[Balala]

How about ActionScript Editor?

- SEPY AS Editor (http://www.sephiroth.it/python/sepy.php)

[puppy]

A nice sound tutorial (http://www.kennybellew.com/tutorial/)

[digiLan2005]

Hey, can you add my site My Flash Resource (http://www.myflashresource.com) to the list. I've got about 8 solid tutorials on there and I add more every week.

Cheers,
Anders

[graphicmaze]

Hey, can you add my site My Flash Resource (http://www.myflashresource.com) to the list. I've got about 8 solid tutorials on there and I add more every week.

Cheers,
Anders

oh my... I wanted to check your tutorials as I need help. but got stuck playing that game... how much fun!!!!!!!!! thanx!

[nathan99]

add more each week :? you either have too much time on your hands or theyre not in depth, :lol:lol nah good work :thumb:

[KIERIOSHIMOTO]

what about http://n99creations.com ?

[nathan99]

I like that site! Good work KIERIOSHIMOTO :lol:

[Torq]

There is a huge list of AS tutorials in this thread: http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic.php?id=229808&page=43

[TheCanadian]

Flash Optimization Tips (not sure if they're all true)
http://www.moor47.fsnet.co.uk/optimization.htm

AS3 without MXML
http://www.senocular.com/flash/tutorials/as3withmxmlc/

MP3 Player and RSS Reader Tutorials
http://www.thegoldenmean.com/technique/rssReader01.html

AS1 OOP
http://www.debreuil.com/docs/ch01_Intro.htm

Easing Equations and Tweens
http://www.ericd.net/chapter7.pdf

[markireland]

Any tutorials for AS3 and Flash video?

I need to learn what can be done besides play, stop etc

[krubag]

thanks!

Tutorials

Tutorials

http://www.kirupa.com/
http://www.lionbichstudios.com/flash_tutorials_01.htm
http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Flash/1
http://www.vectorkid.com/
http://www.cbtcafe.com/FLASH/
http://www.flashkit.com/
http://tutorials.flashguru.co.uk/
http://www.flashcircle.com/
http://www.flashdeveloper.nl/g_flash_Tutorials.html
http://www.sephiroth.it/tutorials/flashPHP/
http://www.flash-mx.com/flash/index.cfm
http://www.flashpro.nl/flas.html
http://www.developingwebs.net/flash/#MX
http://www.actionscripts.org/tutorials.shtml
http://www.flashmove.com/
http://tutorials.flashsitesweekly.com/flash/
http://www.stranger.per.sg/Resources

Flash Sounds

http://flashkit.com/soundfx/
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/downloads/web/flashSounds1.asp
http://www.flashsound.com/Flash Fonts

www.miniml.com (http://www.miniml.com)
www.fontsforflash.com (http://www.fontsforflash.com)
www.orgdot.com/aliasfonts (http://www.orgdot.com/aliasfonts)
http://www.vectorize.de/
http://www.superlooper.de/
http://www.fatorcaos.com.br/?l=trabalho/fontes
http://www.alphaomegadigital.com/flash_fonts.aspAlso See

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Best of Senocular Thread (http://www.kirupa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29586)
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[jitu78]

Useful links:

http://actionscript.org (http://actionscript.org)
Attention Firefox users: Grab our Firefox Quick Search plugins (http://actionscript.org/firefox/search_plugins.shtml) and you can
search the ActionScript.org Forums, the Library, etc. directly from Firefox!

http://www.flashkit.com (http://www.flashkit.com)
FlashKit's FlashFoundry.com provides more than 100,000 professional Flash components, templates, videos, animations and audio files, all for one subscription fee. This huge compilation of immediately usable .SWF and .FLA files contains thousands of variables and options.

[prototype]

Couldn't believe I didn't see:

http://www.gotoandlearn.com/

[shdt]

http://www.ultrashock.com/ - its really good.

[devonair]

In depth look at new array methods (http://www.onebyonedesign.com/tutorials/array_methods/)

Constructing a very basic site in AS3 (http://www.onebyonedesign.com/tutorials/as3site/tutorial/)

[efnx]

Any info on making our own flash fonts?

[onsitus]

Useful Flash CS3 free resources:
http://www.flepstudio.org/english/

[soulwire]

http://www.actionscriptclasses.com/

[mprzybylski]

http://evolve.reintroducing.com :P

[hokken]

http://www.flashvalley.com has also some nice tutorials in stock.

Hokken

[ranjithgop]

Hi Its really useful for me..

Thanks...

[deepumsk]

i am new to scripting world i want to learn as3. so can one tell form i start learning as3?

[nshen121]

post this again and I will BBQ u

-DDD

[TheShade]

i am new to scripting world i want to learn as3. so can one tell form i start learning as3?

if you are entirely new to AS3 a good start would be some video tutorials, in my opinion.

www.totaltraining.com (http://www.totaltraining.com) and www.lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com) are both excellent video training resources. I, personally, think that Total Training's videos are the best. They are great teachers. Their videos are also high quality with a great interface for navigating through them.

Lynda.com also has excellent teachers as well. Their interfaces suck though. But the vids are what is important. :worried:

I seem to learn quicker with video tutorials.

[daidai]

these have been invaluable resources

http://www.adobe.com/devnet/actionscript/

http://livedocs.adobe.com/flash/9.0/main/Part1_Programming_AS3_1.html

[daidai]

oh and theres new samples (added March 31) here

http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/samples/

[log2e]

I put together a three-parts tutorial on using the PureMVC Startup Manager. The tutorial reflects my own learning experience with the PureMVC framework and the PureMVC Startup Manager. It was inspired by Philip Sexton’s demo Startup as Ordered and is my first attempt on PureMVC.

Getting Started with the PureMVC Startup Manager
Introduction (http://blog.log2e.com/2008/05/19/getting-started-with-the-puremvc-startup-manager-introduction/)
Part 1 (http://blog.log2e.com/2008/05/16/getting-started-with-the-puremvc-startup-manager-part-1/)
Part 2 (http://blog.log2e.com/2008/05/17/getting-started-with-the-puremvc-startup-manager-part-2/)
Part 3 (http://blog.log2e.com/2008/05/19/getting-started-with-the-puremvc-startup-manager-part-3/)

I hope you find this tutorial useful.

[marto kariz]

thanks buddy:party:

[warhero]

you definitely want this on there.. http://www.flash-sounds.com/

[matlevy]

Working on a design patterns tutorial >>> http://www.matlevy.co.uk/design-patterns-in-actionscript/

[padlock12]

Hey thank you for the unlimited resources... This help me a lot... thank you very much

[chancidal]

Couldn't believe I didn't see:

http://www.gotoandlearn.com/
:thumb2:

[daidai]

http://opensource.adobe.com/wiki/display/flexsdk/Coding+Conventions

[hishkare]

i wanna some one to help me in studing flash 8,please,

[scottc]

i wanna some one to help me in studing flash 8,please,

random :S

livedocs
google
and perseverance.

is all you need...

If you get really stuck, search the forums here, if none of the posts answer your question, feel free to start a thread with your problem.

[vesper.opifex]

vesperOpifex (http://code.google.com/p/vesper-opifex/) is a fantastic way to build scaleable, asset driven Flex and Flash framework, check out the google code page (http://code.google.com/p/vesper-opifex/).

[dail]

This new library looks quite interesting.

Execute SQL queries from within Flash.
http://ghalex.com/blog/?p=53

[axelius]

cool air&flash tutorial here (http://jurnal.tripmedia.ro/phone-book-adobe-air/1536.html)

[Jbond007]

Thanx Buddy

[tinkutr]

hi these are my blogs . i have added some video tutorials and other stuff there
http://blog.browseforart.com/
http://video.browseforart.com/

[bgflasher]

Flash ActionScript 3 tutorials and resources here:

http://flashadvanced.com (http://flashadvanced.com/)

I hope you find something useful.

[jloa]

I think some of u can find some useful things at my labs
http://www.chargedweb.com/labs/

For example, i've google for a WordOver solution (when rolling over a textField, to grab the current rolled over word), but couldn't find any.
And i've written a lil class for that, possibly someone would need that. :beer2:

ps: i update my labs every 2-3 days.

[Rslegion]

Hey, add my site to the list please?

Actionscript 3 Tutorials (http://www.rslegion.net/category/actionscript-3/)

[Jesper10]

what about:
http://flashactionscripttutorials.com

[flashmove]

Thanks for including a link to FlashMove Senocular!
I am baffled how long in slumber i have been for not knowing this thread!
I love the icons here, how did you guys manage to do so many!
This is my first post here, so hope you don't mind me hanging around here.
Cheers!

[HelgaValerie]

thank you guys for the useful links:I was just lookig for some tutorials to help me fix some problems I have

[jloa]

Greetings 2 all.
As some of you probably now, adobe has released the air2beta2 at their labs, which brings new ablities like:


Enhanced support for interacting with printers (beta 2)
Support for TLS/SSL socket communication (beta 2)
Support for the detection of mass storage devices.
Advanced networking capabilities like secure sockets, UDP support, and the ability to listen on sockets.
Support for native code integration.
The ability to open a file with its default application.
Multi-touch and gesture support.
New APIs for access to raw microphone data.
Webkit update with HTML5/CSS3 support.
Global error handling.
Improved cross-platform printing
Improved security and support for enterprise and government standards.
Native process support

I've spend the whole day yesturday playing with the new api and in order that you not waste your time adjusting the sdk's, figuring out how to build an exe/dmg file with full sdk support i've decided to post a little tutorial here.

So, first of all you should start with downloading the air sdk @ http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/air2.html and overlay it for use with Flex SDK.
Here's a nice instruction on how to overlay the air sdk http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/AIR_2:Release_Notes#How_to_overlay_the_Adobe_AIR_S DK_for_use_with_the_Flex_SDK
Once you've done that you are ready to start building apps using the new api.
How to create an air2beta2 file:
1. open your application xml file and make sure you've added the extended desktop support:

<supportedProfiles>extendedDesktop desktop</supportedProfiles>51598
2. compile your application at an AIR file (use the "export release build" option for example)
51600
51599
3. once you've created an AIR file u just compile it to an exe/dmg/rpm file (that's needed for your app to be able to use the new sdk abilities) using the console (well, i did it that way)

adt -package -target native exported_file_path your_air_file_pathExample (for exe):

adt -package -target native C:\AIRSample.exe C:\dev\air\AIRSample.airExample (for dmg)

adt -package -target native C:\AIRSample.dmg C:\dev\air\AIRSample.airExample (for rpm)

adt -package -target native C:\AIRSample.rpm C:\dev\air\AIRSample.airUseful links:
Developer faq - http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/AIR_2:Developer_FAQ
Download air2beta2 sdk - http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/air2.html
How to overlay air sdk - http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/AIR_2:Release_Notes#How_to_overlay_the_Adobe_AIR_S DK_for_use_with_the_Flex_SDK
Your first air2 exe file - http://blog.everythingflex.com/2009/11/17/your-first-air-2-0-exe-file/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Everythingflex+%28EverythingFle x%29
If you'r on windows, you can use my small app that converts air => exe/dmg/rpm i.e. it's a GUI for the adt for those who don't like console usage. I called it AIRPackager (http://chargedweb.com/labs/files/AirPackager.exe).

Hope 2 help/save yr time.
Nice apps building :b:

Ps: you can also download the source files of my sample PowerOff application that uses the NativeProcess class that's showed on the screenshots here (http://chargedweb.com/labs/files/PowerOff.zip)

[Jovia]

A nice sound tutorial (http://www.kennybellew.com/tutorial/)


Can I request to have my games tutorial site listed as well? thanks.
http://www.makeflashgames.com

[AJirenius]

There is a great tutorial and labs site at:

http://www.x-com.se/labs

also if interested in creating flash games with Papervision3D, make sure to visit:

http://papergem.wordpress.com/

It is not being developed further but has some great tips, tricks and tutorials when creating games in Papervision and in general.

/Andreas

[flashCS4User]

How about some red5/Flash media Server/Wowza and Flex tutorials. Kirupa is basically telling people who use these technologies to go away because there are no forums for this.

[Alain.Collins]

You Could Just type in "Flash Tutorial" on Google or another internet search provider......... yahoo, ask.com, msn, the list goes on !

[apapp]

Here is a good website where you can find 3rd party Flash tools, applications for your Flash projects: http://www.swftools.com

[sarashar]

Hi,

Some more actionscript basics

http://www.designscripting.com/2010/11/actionscript-basics-part-6/

-sara
http://www.designscripting.com/

[sarashar]

Actionscript basics:

About statements, comments, Loops, Condition statements, variables..

http://www.designscripting.com/2010/11/actionscript-basics-part-6/

-sara
http://www.designscripting.com/
http://sara-intop.blogspot.com

[Afreen7548]

nice

[bataglia]

Check out my blog, where you can learn from tutorials,
download Flash Components and read latest articles from Flash Industry.

www.fladev.com

[holysocks]

I made a little something that you can play with to better visualize and understand the Flash display list. Check it out. (http://as3adventure.blogspot.com/2011/04/flash-101-display-list.html) Thank you.

[Bogardussmith]

I want to know the information about flash actionscript tutorial.
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[Winstonian]

Good day!
I am trying to access a movieclip from a loaded swf, and are having trouble.
Here is the scenerio...

My main stage is holder_mc. I am loading a swf into holder_mc.
Within holder_mc is also a another loaded swf that is a menu file. It is loading into menuHolder_mc.
Basically, i want main swf thats loaded into holder_mc to communicate with the swf that's loaded into menuHolder_mc.

The menu i'm loading (into menuHolder_mc)has a button, and i would like to be able to manipulate it's x properties.
any help and/or advice would be appreciated.

thx,
Winstonian.

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[jbanna]

what you say about this http://www.flashconf.com (http://www.flashconf.com/) nice site and a nice design..

[letuan02]

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[helmeta]

When it comes to coding I've used Crimson Text Editor[/URL][URL="http://www.crimsoneditor.com/"] (http://www.crimsoneditor.com/) for years as it let me write AS, HTML, CSS, PHP and C# files. The last release was in 2004 and sometime in the past year the syntax section of the site went down. Crimson worked with different programming languages via a couple of external files. Each language had two of these files which defined its syntax. As it stands now I can't find any ActionScript 3 syntax files so I'm left with either making my own or finding another editor.

I thought it would be fun to see what everyone else likes using. If anyone uses an editor that's not in the list then make a new post here and I'll add it to the poll. Please note that I will remove any non-contributive posts to this thread to keep it concise. I'm going to leave this poll open indefinately but remember you can only vote once.

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[GreenHornMB]

Hello All,

i have some questions:
1. How do i send some variables from Flash CS3 input text to mysql database using PHP?

2. Should i put my AS3 code in a package, and not on the flash timeline?

3. Where do i save my .as, .fla, .php files? I am using WAMP, which uses "C:\wamp\www" directory

please help, if you can
Thanks,

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[marrylin]

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[cherinlisster]

Crimson worked with different programming languages via a couple of external files. Each language had two of these files which defined its syntax.


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[DoomGoober]

I've written an interactive coding game in Flash, playable in browser:
http://www.societygames.com/codealong

It's designed to have you coding within a minute of starting the game and it skips straight to fun code. All code affects a graphical world, so no more boring text output. It also has a pretty nice GUI to help you out with exceptions, syntax errors, etc.

Thanks, I hope this helps you learn AS3.0. I appreciate feedback, too!

Alexander

[JonClone]

A big thanks for this posting which alerts us to links which contain flash related stuff. I feel if more flash script features had been added in Groupon or its clone sites it would have attracted more people.