What is Macromedia Flash? 

Flash is a tool for creating rich web content that doesn't need a fast computer or internet connection. It usually has moving graphics that may be interactive.  Web designers use Flash to create buttons, banners, animated logos or large animations. 

Work down the links on the left to get started using Flash.  (Note that these tutorials have been written for Flash MX)

Flash movies stream into the user's browser.  That means that the animation can begin to play before it has all been downloaded. To view Flash movies on the web you need the Flash player.  The latest version can be downloaded for free from the Macromedia web site.

Here are some examples of Flash sites for you to look at:

• Animator vs Animation
• http://www.meatrix.com
• http://www.storewars.org/flash/index.html
• Singing Horses
• George Bush in Freefall
• http://www.biteycastle.com/
• http://www.moma.org/
• http://www.chipotle.com/
• http://www.fred-paris.com/default.asp