iGuest 3 Report post Posted July 10, 2005 Hello everyone! I am searching for an animation software that is not very big in size. My main goal is to create an exhilerating intro. to my website just like Microsoft Studios have created before any of their games start. Does anyone know of an animation software that can help me reach my goal? It would be greatful if you would tell me the url. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infamousflame 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 Hey,My friend created an intro for me using Flash MX 2004 Professional from Macromedia. Hope this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infamousflame 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 Hey, My friend created an intro for me using Flash MX 2004 Professional from Macromedia. Hope this helps! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oops, soz, i think it might have been just normal Flash MX 2004, not professional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 I thought of using Flash MX 2004 but I was wondering that how could I speed up the download process of the Movie Clip? I have tried compressing the movie, deleting unnecessary files from the library, reducing the jpg. quality but it still doesn't work very quickly. Is there any way that I could improve the performance but still keep the quality of my intro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sxyloverboy 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2005 i dont think that you wouldent be able to do that with flash mx 2004 but if you draw anything in flash the files will still be very small becuase flash draws in vector. if your using jpgs then i would suggest you open them in photoshop and save for web or you can save them again and choose a smalled compression thing. (or bigger?) well it will say what to do to make it smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolakadugie 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2005 Well I just stick to Macromedia Flash to create flash content, but I think I remember a little program called Swish. It was very easy to use and had a variety of effects. You might check that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
optykal 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2005 I have been playing around with a new program called 'xtivity'. I'm finding it to be quite a nice program and its very simple to use. Its pretty cool to use if you want something to create flash animations and aren't too worried about the having to code actionscript. You can even import your photoshop files (layers and all) into the program and it will retain each individual layer. Its quite a bit bigger than SWISH (its approx 80meg), but its definitely worth checking out if you want to try something other than the macromedia product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foolakadugie 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 I thought of using Flash MX 2004 but I was wondering that how could I speed up the download process of the Movie Clip? I have tried compressing the movie, deleting unnecessary files from the library, reducing the jpg. quality but it still doesn't work very quickly. Is there any way that I could improve the performance but still keep the quality of my intro? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you exporting as an swf? If so, you can adjust the output compression (granted that this may reduce image quality). As suggested previously, you could try using Save for Web in the photoshop. If the jpegs have alot of flat color you might consider drawing in flash or illustrator as vector images. This may bring the file size down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iGuest 3 Report post Posted August 9, 2005 Basically, most intros are flash files which can be made with Macromedia Flash. However, if I were you, I wouldn't bother making an intro. There isn't anything special about it in my opinion. To keep your visitors updated, I'd suggest adding a blog to the main page of your site. That way, members have something to come back for. Most amateur sites have blogs, that's what makes them stand out from the rest.I don't suggest updates; no one cares whats going on. Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandare 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Sounds like Flash is the one to go for - Swish as mentioned is good for creating a quick intro that focuses on moving and rotation text and shapes - but for more detailed results and better control - get to grips with Flash!dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamerchick39 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2005 I agree with the majority here, flash is a great tool to use for making animations that are small in size.. I use it a lot, and depending on what your are trying to make in the intro, its probably your best bet.Making most of the intro in Flash will greatly reduce file size, as will saving it as a swf file and not an animated gif or avi.if you need some help making it feel free to send me a message and i can help to the best of my abilities Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
