Joining existing “Flash/Flex Killer” solutions (Silverlight & JavaFX), here comes a real threat Eclipse E4 & SWT. Instead of pushing for a new platform, Eclipse has come out a really brilliant idea. The latest Eclipse version provides a framework which enables Java programmers to compile Java codes into swf files. Compared to Silverlight and JavaFX solutions, the stmart point is there’s no effort needed to force users to install plugins for their browsers. Since the end result is the same, a bunch of swf files, Flash & Flex users will face a huge crowd of Java competitors. Even though the file size is pretty huge (2-3mb) for a simple file, but it’s not a issue for current internet speed and it’s totally not a problem for desktop applications.

This is only the first round of attack from other programming languages. Soon we’ll see more languages that can compile swf files, C#, Ruby and Python for example. Comparing ActionScript with other programming languages, there is no obvious advantage. In fact, other languages are well established and well supported. Seasoned Java or C# programmers would be able to apply their existing experience and knowledge to participate in this RIA war.

The era of high demand for Flash & Flex developers is ending.

Shang :: Feb.18.2009 :: news :: 5 Comments »

This round of user group meeting is scheduled on 21st Feb, the coming Saturday, 10 am at Ogilvy Centre. Augmented Reality (AR) is the main topic. David & Kun from Make Studios will share with us their AR experience of creating Capture The Unexpected. Here’s a link of some cool examples of Augmented Reality.

After that, Danny will give a brief introduction to JSFL. He’ll share with us how JSFL can improve Flashers day to day work.

Ed will share with us one interesting Flash tip at the last session. Fowllowing that is free discussion and some Q&A.

Please RSVP through Facebook.

Schedule:

• 10:00-10:15: Welcome message
• 10:15-10:45: Augmented Reality by David & Kun
• 11:00-11:30: Introduction to JSFL by Danny
• 11:30-12:00: Flash tip and free discussiong by Ed

Venue:

35 Robinson Road, #03-01 the Ogilvy Centre

About the speakers

David & Kun

Crafted to engage, surprise and most importantly, to make an impression. This describes the work of this dynamic duo.

After previous stints with Kinetic and Proximity, David & Kun decided to strike out on their own with Make Studios in 2007. As the interactive director and creative director of this new found agency, they have fused cutting edge technology with creative ideas to create a new breed of digital experiences. From mobile, social, gesture based interaction, multi-touch to collaborative experiences, their exploratory journey for innovative forms of interaction pushes on.

Apart from having the privilege of working with world renowned brands, they have left their mark at numerous creative award shows both locally and on the international scene including the One Show, Clio, Cannes, Adfest, Media Spikes, Asia Interactive Awards, Singapore Creative Circle Awards and more. In the past year, their handmade work has found their way to clients such as Samsung, Calvin Klein, SingTel, HP, Canon, Nokia and Sony Ericsson.

Cheers,

Shang :: Feb.18.2009 :: news :: No Comments »

Company Name : Halcyon Global

Role : Flash Developer / Web Developer (2 positions)

This role will be a contract role for 3 months leading to a full time role at the end of 3 months (Depending on how good candidate is, it may start off as full time role). The team will handle websites for local and overseas clients covering South East Asia, Middle East and UK.

Some of our clients include an English Soccer Club, a Royal Family in Middle East and Aviation.

Please send resumes to ivan.tan{@}planethalcyon.com titled “Flash/Web Developer”

We will contact all applicants.

Shang :: Feb.16.2009 :: news :: No Comments »

A-SFUG now has a page on the Adobe Groups site found at http://groups.adobe.com/groups/cbadf5695a/summary. 

We will be having our next meet up soon so we will keep you all updated on the date and time.

Ed :: Feb.13.2009 :: about, adobe, news :: No Comments »

Godlike Joshua Davis has updated his website with his new project of year 2009, space. It’s a detailed walk through of how he come out with the new design. Besides that, there are also some experimental stuff from his lab. It’s a good source of visual inspiration.

Shang :: Feb.02.2009 :: news :: 1 Comment »

Convertium Pte Ltd, is currently looking for an AS3 freelancer who can start work immediately for the following tasks:

• Facebook application with flash that shows information pulled from a database
• Creating a yourminis widget to be used on our client’s website (www.yourminis.com)

For more details please contact estrellachua{@}convertium.com

Shang :: Jan.30.2009 :: news :: No Comments »

Tribal DDB Singapore is looking for Flash developers for three-month contracts, with possible three-month contracts to follow.

• Must have AS2, AS3 preferred
• Experience with dynamic data - XML, ASP/PHP middleware

Please send your resume to : ciaran.lyons@tribalddb.com.sg

Shang :: Jan.09.2009 :: jobs :: No Comments »

First of all, thanks for everyone who came down for the gathering!

The meeting was quite successful. The main purpose of getting people to talk to each other was very well achieved. Ed’s presentation on SWFAddress was well received. We also went through some of the recent works done by Singaporean companies and the session ends with a long chit chatting.

During the meet up, we announced the general direction of A-SFUG, “to stimulate communications between designers and developers“. The user group targets both designers and developers. It’s a group set to improve the designer developer work flow, to get designers excited about technology and to get developers passionate about design and usability. Presentations will focus more on concepts other than the technical solutions. We’ll continue to invite well-known designers and developers to share their experience with the group.

Update: Here’s the presentation slides for SWFAddress.

Shang :: Dec.24.2008 :: news :: No Comments »

It’s getting harder and harder to follow Adobe feeds. There are too many posts to read and there are too many unrelated posts. Here’s a blog that posts selected feeds. Every pick is really useful and interesting.

http://homepage.mac.com/nobutoshik/iblog/

Shang :: Dec.10.2008 :: link :: No Comments »

We are going to have our first gathering on December 16th Tuesday 7:30pm-9:00pm at Ogilvy Centre. The gathering focuses more on interactions among users and there’ll be minimal technical presentations. We’ve scheduled a Q&A session to discuss any questions or difficulties you have.

Event Schedule:

• 7:30-7:45: Openging Speech
• 7:45-8:15: Introduction to SWFAddress by Ed
• 8:15-9:00: Q&A

Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP through Facebook.

*Ogilvy Centre is located on Robinson road, next to Lau Pat Sa, an old, 4 story high, gray and colonial style building.

Cheers,

Ed, Danny, Hengyuan & Shang

Shang :: Dec.09.2008 :: event, news :: No Comments »