There are four cases where AE saves out elements as vector objects: Solid layers with Masks Illustrator files (without gradients) The Path Text plug-in The Audio Spectrum and Waveform filters

Goto the Library panel in Flash and click on the little button on the top right corner of the title bar. Choose “New Video” from the menu. This creates an embedded video object in your library. Drag this video object onto the stage and resize to the dimensions of your FLV. Give the video object the instance name “myVideo“. Create a layer named “Actions” and lock it. Highlight the first keyframe and open the actions […]

Here’s a really hot  menu made in Flash that not only is 3D but has depth of field.  I also like how clean it is. Wish it was my site!  Check it out: http://www.screenvader.com

Deke McClellan on lynda.com does some video tutorials about the beta of Photoshop CS3.  Easy to watch videos on the new features.  Check out the ones that interest you or all of them.

Yes, Intel has made an 80-core microchip. Crazy! Since microchips can only go so fast without overheating, the thought is just to have more of them. substantially increasing performance. Check out the article.

Your friends at Adobe are looking for users to participate in a product improvements study powered by ClickStream Technologies.  If you qualify, you download software that tracks your use of Adobe products in order to improve the software.  If you participate you’d be eligible to win a prize drawing of $1k or a free copy of Creative Suite 3! Visit Site

Transitioning to ActionScript 3.0 can be tricky. Of course there are performance increases and additional code you can take advantage of when you do. Beating the learning curve is going to be the tough part. In an effort to help interactive designers get into AS 3.0 I’ve created a quick button that’s controlled using AS 3.0. I’ve kept it simple for a reason. Use it and call it your own! View Example Download Source File

http://www.drwoohoo.com/store/AE2Flash-Transform/AE2Flash-Transform-Product.html With this plugin you can take the Transform Property Keyframe values, eg., the x- and y-Positions, out of Adobe After Effects, bring it into Flash and map it to the properties to: 1) replicate the AE transform in Adobe Flash; 2) replicate the process of mapping Expressions to sprites in AE; and 3) expand the capabilities of Flash. If you so desire.

So the new icons for CS3 and new apps are probably what’s most controversial about CS3. But when you consider them as integrated icons they’re quite beautiful. Here’s an article on them with some great images of the entire wheel along with folder icons and such.

HDV is the new format if you want to shoot (you guessed it) high definition video.   Here’s two of the best HDV camcorders under $1k.  Around $800 right now.  I think the Sony seems a little more sleek but they’re both awesome. Sony HDR-HC3 Camcorder Review  Canon HV10 Camcorder Review