Hey, I’ve only gone and got myself a new job… Mar 19. 030
On the 22nd of Apirl I’ll be starting work at my new home ‘Mirashade‘ in Reading, UK.
My new job title: Senior Newmedia Developer.
Hopefully I’ll be spending more time on interactive projects and less time on print, plus I’ll be much nearer to home. It’s all good. :)
Project Fireworks release first commercial Fireworks MX extension: ‘FireFrame’. Feb 28. 030
According to Kleanthis Economou (Project Fireworks), FireFrame provides a convenient way to enhance the appearance of your photos and add artistic flare to them in a non-destructive way.
The package includes 100 ready made photo frame effects, and even allows the user to add their own frames.
This is the first commercial extension that Kleanthis has released, following the recent trend to charge for extensions.
Style guidelines for publishing Fireworks Extensions Feb 10. 030
Macromedia have added style guidelines for publishing Fireworks extensions to the exchange.
This document advises developers on how design a interface that will sit comfortably within that of the Fireworks application, in order that they might attain Macromedia certification for their extension.
My Fireworks extensions featured in ‘Practical Web Projects’ Jan 14. 030
My Macromedia Fireworks extensions have been featured on the cover mounted CD-ROM of ‘Practical Web Projects‘ Issue 7.
Rubberduck launch Sreenweaver MX Jan 09. 030
Rubberduck�s new version of its rich client desktop application production software enables Macromedia Flash developers to leverage their skills from the browser to the client desktop.
�Screenweaver MX extends the traditional Flash capabilities by acting as a bridge between Flash and the operating system� says Martijn de Visser co-founder of Rubberduck. �It provides Flash developers with a toolset to create rich client desktop applications without having to acquire new skills�.
Screenweaver MX is available immediately on the Windows platform. A fully functional trial version is available for download at www.screenweavermx.com.