Introduction
Adobe Flash also referred to as Macromedia Flash or indeed Shockwave Flash is an increasingly popular program that is commonly used to create animation, web pages, presentations and advertisements since its introduction in 1996. As the years have gone on Flash has evolved to now program games and internet applications. This incredibly useful tool uses a scripting language called ‘Action Script’. Flash was developed by Jonathan Gay, a college student. He came up with the idea whilst already working for Silicon Beach Software.
Essentially Adobe Flash is a creative tool, using animation to create movies. These movies can not only run on your computer but also on the internet using the Flash player. Adobe Flash is now one of the most common forms of software that is used in creating interactive animated advertisements. Flash introduces a more effective advertising technique than just a static advertisement because of the enhanced animation and also the sound that accompanies the animation. Adobe flash can not only create an entire webpage but it is livelier than plain HTML.
The applications that you can build with Macromedia Flash are vast. One such example is that you can make your own cartoon show- simply for your own enjoyment and entertainment. You can share these with you friends, other internet users. You could even build an interactive classroom to teach student on an entire range of subjects, from Mathematics to Biology. You could create standalone interactive games that could be played on the internet and you could program interactive games. Macromedia Flash has such a huge range of possibilities and uses.
Macromedia Flash is pretty basic at school level and it is relatively easy to learn. As you move onto...
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-97% of enterprises rely on the Flash Player and more than 3 million developers use Flash technology
-86% of the most-visited websites use Flash in one form or other
There was also uproar from Flash users who argued that 99% of browsers supported the technology. In addition to all of this since all of the Flash “code” is compiled into a SWF file, anyone looking to view the source would have to crack two different levels of encryption to get what they were looking for. This is definitely appreciated by many developers. Flash is owned by a single company, Adobe has entire control over the technology’s innovation rate. HTML5 advocated argue that there are far more pros than cons to Flash and stresses the importance that is is controlled and owned by one company allowing it to go in many different directions. The specification for HTML is
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When people hear the word 'Animation' the first thing that may come to mind would be cartoon. Although this is partially the correct answer, what many people don't realize is that without animation's history many things we take for granted today would not exist. A lot of the inventions and innovations in the industry of animation would have prevented the film, gaming, graphics, and even the computer industry to almost being non-existent. The story of animation is far from their famous kid-friendly fairy tales and colorful worlds, in fact many animated films and short films are too dark or sexual for children to even view. From Mainstream to Avant-Garde, the story is filled with hundreds of companies across the world rising and falling from fame, animators and film direct...
When people think of animation, they normally think of cartoons, and kids movies. That’s not always the case. Animation is one of the most broad mediums among entertainment. Its in movies, video games, even websites and advertisements. Animation enhances multiple forms of entertainment and there are multiple type of animation to cater to these mediums. It comes in multiple forms that not many know of, or realize is considered animation. Some of the most popular times are stop motion, 3D, and 2D.
Animation is a series of images that are places one after another to produce the illusion of movement.
Animations is simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames. Cartoons on television is one example of animation. Animation on computers is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia presentations. There are many software applications that enable you to create animations that you can display on a computer monitor.
In 1994, Marc Anderseen invented a new way to search and retrieve information from the Internet: the Netscape Navigator. Netscape’s rising sales and the phenomenal growth of the Internet make its shares go through the roof and even before the Company had any profit; it was valued at $2.7 billion. However, the scenario didn’t go that well for so long and a very powerful and ambitious man came into the picture. Bill Gates put 2,000 of his best programmers to create a browser of his own: The Explorer. The battle of the browsers officially started; Microsoft’s share of the browser market increased from 2.9 percent at the end of 1995 to more than 40 percent by the end of 1997, while Netscape’s market share fell to 54 percent.
Any user that ventures unto a specific website seeks explicit information, and if that user is unable to find said information, that user is more likely to leave the site and find a site more accommodating to his/her needs. It is the function of the navigation menu to aid users in locating what material is being sought. According to Eccher (2015, p.70), usability and maintainability are two important concerns when creating the navigation menus of a website and that the menu is a key element of effective website design (Eccher, 2015, p. 70). Usability as it relates to navigation bars will be discussed below, while maintainability will be addressed not only as it applies to navigating a website, but also as it relates to keeping website current for users to able to navigate the site.
The computer science field is one of the fastest advancing technological fields in today’s day and age, with new discoveries and research happening on a daily basis. Computers and their applications are in constant flux, as we create more efficient ways to profess electronic information. With a field changing so rapidly, we must remember and continue to study the roots these advancements if we are to understand all of the new material being produced. Although we focus on the western computer scientists, we sometimes forget the contributions that come from the East, specifically from Africa. Historically there have been many computer scientists from Africa that have contributed to the advancement of the computer science field. Thus far we have neglected to appreciate or acknowledge their contributions, even though we could not be at our current state without them. All discoveries in the computer science field build upon a previous discovery, and for this reason, to neglect past contribution or advancements, is to neglect the future. This is why we must change our focus and recognize the major advancements, such as the Niagara, or the Logo projects; both of which would not have been possible without the influence of African Computer Scientists. Africa has made key contributions to the computer science field through its work on the Niagara project, the Logo Computer Systems Inc, The Connection Machine, The South African Computer Science Network, and ________.
Animation is a visual technique that creates the illusion of motion, rather than recording motion through live action. The technique is used mainly for motion pictures. Animation can be created by illustrators, filmmakers, video makers, and computer specialists. Animation is most popular in creating cartoon movies. Advertisers also employ animation to develop commercials for television. In addition, producers of instructional films may use animation to help explain a difficult idea or one that could not be shown in live action. Animation can also be combined with live action in a movie. Many animators continue to make many drawings by hand. Since the mid-1980's, however, computer assistance combined with hand-drawn animation has become standard in many movie studios. These methods created such feature-length animated films as The Lion King (1994) and The Prince of Egypt (1998).
Animation can be traced back all the way to the silent age. Animation has developed over the years and has become something incredible as far as technological experience. Being able to play your favorite game on your phone or watching your favorite childhood cartoon are all because of animation development. Animation is the technique of drawing or photographing drawing and positions of characters or puppets to create an allusion of movement when shown sequent. It’s kind of like those picture books that you can take at the movie theatre
Technology has rapidly changed over the years and has expanded our infrastructure greatly. In particular, as technology advances the education system adapts to the many changes. The world of technology brings about many new improvements and shows no sign of slowing down. Many people spend their day to day lives utilizing the great aspects of technology doing almost anything imaginable. Through technology teachers and students can connect and expound upon the many fields of education. Technology is an ever growing aid in education that has increased awareness, communication, and accessibility. How is technology shaping education? The uses of mobile devices and applications have shown a great influence in the education system.
Animations are a series of drawings, computer graphics, or photographs of objects, like puppets and models, which are different from each to create a variety of entertainment for the audiences. Animations are what brings excitement and mystery, hooking the audience in through interest. It is a form of some sort of “magic” where things that aren’t real but from the imagination comes to life in front of people who live these mundane, ordinary lives, adding color to the eyes and mind. The creators of such amazing arts and creation are animators.
Animation came into being at about the same time silent films did, and has been a part of the cinema ever since. At its most concrete definition, animation is a group of pictures, called frames, which are quickly cycled through in front of a camera to create the illusion of movement. However, animation is not just technical, it is emotional, and it tells stories through the graphic arts. It wisps us to faraway places, and enthralls us with stunning graphics and magnificent backdrops. In order to understand this medium, it is important to give some historical context, describing the origin of cartoons and how they developed into modern animation, and finally, where it could go in the future.
Technology is the way which extends humans ability. It is very difficult to obtain a precise definition of technology. It is generally accepted that "technology" is more than just a collection of physical products of science. "Technology" is the link between society and its tools.
In this report I will be going over the different parts and components which make up a basic computer system in detail, including parts such as the three box model and IO mapping.