http://animation.about.com/ Animation http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/12/things-to-watch-for.htm I've been a little slow in the past week, mainly due to computer troubles eating some content I'd been working on. So, rather than surprise you, instead here's a... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/12/things-to-watch-for.htm 2009-07-12T07:08:32Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/10/did-you-forget-about-the-animation-showcase.htm So far we've had one submission to the Animation Showcase. One. C'mon, guys, I know you can do better than that. Most animators want to show off... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/10/did-you-forget-about-the-animation-showcase.htm 2009-07-10T07:12:14Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/08/reader-question-what-animation-software-do-the-studios-use.htm A reader recently wrote in to ask me what animation software "the big studios" use, so she could learn how to use it. Unfortunately that's a very vague question,... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/08/reader-question-what-animation-software-do-the-studios-use.htm 2009-07-08T07:19:24Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/05/flash-gradient-tool-tip-removing-colors-with-ctrl-click.htm I am one clumsy sucker with a mouse - especially with my laptop's touchpad. There was a time when I could draw detailed, proportional art on-screen without use of... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/05/flash-gradient-tool-tip-removing-colors-with-ctrl-click.htm 2009-07-05T08:00:49Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/03/flash-gradient-tool-tip-changing-gradient-overflow.htm Many don't even know what gradient overflow is - let alone that you can adjust its behavior in Flash. Well, now you know. And now you can. ... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/03/flash-gradient-tool-tip-changing-gradient-overflow.htm 2009-07-03T07:56:04Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/01/gradient-tool-tip-quick-shortcut-for-the-flash-gradient-tool.htm I'm a big believer in the saying "it's the little things that count." What may seem inconsequential to one person is an invaluable time-saver for another. For me, this... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/07/01/gradient-tool-tip-quick-shortcut-for-the-flash-gradient-tool.htm 2009-07-01T07:55:13Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/28/not-quite-stupid-pet-tricks-10-stupid-flash-tricks.htm I know, I know, the title was terribly punny - but if that title made you groan, the topic of this post will just make you shake your head. ... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/28/not-quite-stupid-pet-tricks-10-stupid-flash-tricks.htm 2009-06-28T07:43:58Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/26/dirty-demo-reel-faux-paus.htm You'd think when presenting a representative body of your work as an animator, you'd want to put your best foot forward. That's why I can't for the life of... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/26/dirty-demo-reel-faux-paus.htm 2009-06-26T07:38:13Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/24/the-5-most-basic-actionscripting-mistakes.htm Whether you're an animator, programmer or web designer, if you're using Flash odds are you'll be using ActionScripting. Which means you'll be tripping over ActionScripting, spending hours figuring out... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/24/the-5-most-basic-actionscripting-mistakes.htm 2009-06-24T07:32:17Z http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/21/flash-tutorials-learning-the-basics-with-our-flash-step-by-step-tutorials.htm Over the years we've built up such a library of Flash tutorials here that even with categories breaking down what's what, it's hard for a beginner who's never touched Flash... http://animation.about.com/b/2009/06/21/flash-tutorials-learning-the-basics-with-our-flash-step-by-step-tutorials.htm 2009-06-21T07:06:29Z