Flash Resolution - Before Starting

[ThiZz^]

Hello,
I want to make a new flash site. But before I will start designing i want to know what dimensions I should start the document with in order for it to work for full screen in all resolutions.
For example like in this website:
http://www.1jimage.com/ultimate-deploy/
or this website:
http://www.quaidelile.com/
You see the flash takes out all the browser screen and it works in all resolutions.

Another question is that I want to really improve in flash. I already master most of animations
but the real incredible stuff you do with coding and that is something I lack. I want to get started and I
want to get a good website for beginners. Also what should I learn? which AS version? I already know AS1.

Thanks.

[snickelfritz]

Start with AS3, and learn how to use E4X methods for loading content via XML.
"Learning ActionScript 3.0" by Shupe/Rosser is an excellent book for newcomers to AS3.

The sites you posted are using "Liquid GUI".
A commented example liquidGUI FLA is attached to this post.

BTW, liquid GUI/fullscreen Flash apps use a lot of client CPU cycles, which can affect the speed and smoothness of your animations.
It's probably a good idea to be conservative with alpha/filter/blendmode effects, and keep your objects as simple as possible.
Use bitmap caching when appropriate.

960x560 is the size I usually start with; it fits in most browser windows at 1024x768 resolution, and provides plenty of room for content.

GL

[ThiZz^]

First of all thanks for your reply.
I will buy the book you recommended to me :)

I didnt quite understand the use of liquid GUI.
Let's say I will use the dimensions you told me.. and in the HTML code I will use as well 100% for height and width it still wont bee al over the screen. By the way my website will be 100% flash so it will load quickly.

[ThiZz^]

Anyone :)?