Archive for April, 2008

How to use Bitmap and BitmapData in ActionScript 3 – v3

Apr
29

Alright, this example is very similar to the other examples I have done. But with this one I am scaling all pixels at the same rate. Just click on it the image in the example Read more »

How to use Bitmap and BitmapData in ActionScript 3 – v2

Apr
23


Alright, in this example, I am cutting each pixel in an image and piecing it back together again. Only this time I animating the pixel to a new location, piecing back the image at 200%. I think this can open a lot doors in what you can do with a bitmap. Read more »

How to use Bitmap and BitmapData in ActionScript 3 – v1

Apr
21

snapshoot of bitmapData  test

So the last couple of weeks I have been jacking around w/ Bitmaps and BitmapData. I’ve always wanted to try it but never had the courage. Now that I have, I wish I’d have done it sooner.

In this first example I’m just copying each pixel throwing it to the wind and using Tweener to animate it to a spot. I don’t think Tweener is the best option course as you can see it runs slow. I’m also using Grant Skinner’s Memory Gauge to illustrate how slow it is. This is just a proof of concept anyway.

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Adobe Evangelist Daniel Dura visits Travelocity

Apr
15

So today Daniel Dura, an Adobe Evangelist, came by Travelocity to talk about Flash, Flex and AIR. It was interesting to here him speak and his hair was redder then pictures led on. But I won’t hold that against him. Read more »