Macromedia KeynoteKevin Lynch from Macromedia promoted Flash for mobile devices. He also showed the new Flash player. Here is some info about the player:
Click hereDrag Slide Fade 2.0Brendan Dawes from magneticNorth demoed some Actionscript classes that seemed somewhat useful. It inspired me to start building a class library of commonly used functions.
Evolving Computational CreaturesThis was AMAZING. Jared Tarbell from
www.levitated.net demoed some examples of Flash organisms.
LunchWe walked for a few blocks to Carl's Junior. I had a guacamole 6-dollar burger. Mmmmm. I'm sleepy.
A Close-up View of TypeMatthew Carter, a famous type designer who designed Verdana and other popular fonts, gave a lecture about the nuances of designing type. He showed a cool font that has interchangable serifs. It is not available, but I WANT it. Here is a specimen:
http://www.feelgoodanyway.com/identity/walker1.htmlHere is a Matthew Carter bio:
Click here3D and GamesPatrick Gardner of
http://www.perfectfools.com/ showed how he did some of his award winning games for Coca-cola and other companies. This was insiring to see how 3D and "2 1/2-D" are being used in Flash to simulate depth.
A Warped Look at FlashZe Frank of
www.zefrank.com showed some extremely funny work on his site. He uses Flash in very innovative ways. To me he was hilarious and is an exceptional improvisational actor. Be warned that his web site is a little too harsh to be viewed at work. Wade carefully.
Flash Film FestivalFlash pieces were shown and designers recieved awards:
Click hereOur music Flash application (
http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4996-1,00.html) was one of the finalists but didn't win.
DinnerMy brother Mike was in town and he picked me up and we went to an Italian restaurant and then he blazed down Lombard Street.