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| Five Reasons To Use Flash |
| by Adi Gaskell of Web Video 4 U |
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Adi Gaskell is the founder of Web Video 4 U, one of the UK's leading providers of streaming media software. His aim when founding Web Video 4 U was to provide simple and easy access to Internet video to the masses. In addition to Web Video 4 U he has created an environmental portal that raises money for the Surrey Wildlife Trust and is a moderator on the Open Online Education Network.
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| Macromedia Flash continues to be one of the most heavily used rich media platforms for Web site development on the Internet. However, Flash’s reputation has seen its ups and downs. Its very name has often been accused of saying it all: glitz, speed, and not much substance. While this may have been true in the past, when Flash-based “brochureware” appeared on many major sites, the new iteration of Flash is changing the way companies develop Web sites. |
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With the recent release of FlashMX, Macromedia has added significant functionality to expand Flash’s use in Web applications and database-integrated interfaces. This new direction means that companies can now consider Flash as a stable, cross-platform solution for delivering engaging Internet experiences.
Today, Flash applications offer the reach, accessibility and ease of deployment of browser-based applications; the robust interfaces and functionality we’ve come to expect from desktop applications; and the rich palette of design and animation that are Flash’s traditional strength.
Five reasons to consider the Flash development platform for delivering content
Advanced Flash application development capabilities
Flash offers benefits beyond clean interfaces and smooth interactivity. Flash MX added significant capabilities that expand its potential as a dynamic web application platform. For example, Flash remoting allows Flash frontends to be tied into backend systems and web services. The Flash programming skills of Web Video 4 U allow you to offer your visitors cutting edge Flash applications.
High-quality graphics and page display
High-quality animations and transitions between sections of content are the most obvious benefits of using Flash, providing users with smooth, seamless interactive experiences. No longer do you have to put up with bland and boring Java applications. Pretty and functional are no longer seperate bed fellows!
Efficient, lightweight files
Flash allows designers and developers to strike a balance between rich graphical presentation and functionality and lightweight file sizes. No java plugins to slow your site down, small, efficient Flash files that do the job.
Increased accessibility and usability
Flash movies can now be tagged with text comments accessible to screen readers and other assistive devices. New scripting methods can detect the presence of an active assistive device on a user’s system, allowing specific content to be targeted to users with disabilities. This not only helps improve accessibility for disabled users but also for search engine bots. A spiderable Flash application indeed, whatever next!
Deep penetration of Flash Player
Today 98% of browsers in use have some version of the Flash Player installed. Today, the vast majority of users are able to access Flash content without any downloads or installations. Why force visitors to download bulky plug-ins that take time to download and may put off many users in this virus concious age. Instead use a Flash application that over 98% of people will be able to use without having to download or buy plugins. |
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