Category Archives: Flash/ActionScript

MWC Tweets

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Matt

What’s up all you MWC fans? Normally I spend most of my time on Oregon related stuff, but my Creative Director at work designed a little Adobe Air app that I worked my AS3 mojo on to create a cool … Continue reading →

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HexLuv AS3 Scroll Bar Class

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Matt

I just updated version 2.1. There really isn’t any new eye candy or anything. I’ve just fixed a stability issue with the mask not being added to the display list and thus causing whatever you’re applying the scroll bar to … Continue reading →

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MattHaliski.com Is Done. Finally.

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Matt

It’s been a long time coming and I’m pleased to announce that MattHaliski.com has finally gone live. MattHaliski.com is my portfolio website and now shows a decent amount of the work I’ve been up to for the last few years. … Continue reading →

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TweenLite/Max New Release

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Matt

Hey guys. Again, I want to apologize for my slowness in posting these days. I’ve been working like crazy on my portfolio site and getting ready to move into a new house. It’s been nuts. But, I just noticed that … Continue reading →

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Drawing lines with ActionScript 3

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Matt

Drawing lines with code may not make much sense at first. In fact, it can seem like a lot of work to simply draw a single line. Realistically, you’re probably not going to paint the Mona Lisa. Although, if you … Continue reading →

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How to Scale in Flash (Bitmap Smoothing)

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Matt

I apologize to my neglected readers. I’ve been busy lately with a new puppy, and finding a new house. Plus, this stagnant air in Salt Lake City is killing me. But, I’m done making excuses so let’s talk about bitmap … Continue reading →

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Error #2136: The SWF file (swfURL.swf) contains invalid data. at (parent class)

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Matt

A user submitted question here. He was wondering why he kept getting this error when trying to extend a parent or a super class. I figure I might as well let everyone know the answer. Let me first describe what … Continue reading →

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Full Browser Flash With Centered Content Using Swfobject (AS3)

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Matt

This particular technique is not new by any means, but it is nice method of going full browser. By full browser I mean the entire viewing area of FireFox, Safari, IE, or whatever you view your web pages in. The … Continue reading →

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Flash Deployment with Swfobject

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Matt

What is Swfobject and why should I care? Answer: if you work in Flash and don’t use it, you’re an idiot. Okay, sorry. I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sure you’re quite special. My mommy told me I was special … Continue reading →

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Freeb – AS3 Reflection Classes

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Matt

I’ve been working on a reflection class as of late that would semi mirror the 3D OS X dock effect. I started out by implementing a lot of the ideas from Ben Pritchard of Pixelfumes. I had to modify a … Continue reading →

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