Flash is the most exciting tool for websites since... well, websites! It's vector-based animation makes it possible for dynamic, interactive content to be delivered from your website at very minimal bandwidth. What this means for you is exciting content — fast!
We can bring the amazing possibilities of Flash to your site in so many ways. Here are just a few ideas you not even of thought of:
Animated full-screen splash pages
Start your site off with a commercial-like full-screen animation. The sample on the left links to just such a screen we made for Native Eyewear. They wanted something to shout all of the features of their athletic brand of sunglasses. And they wanted it to be fast!
Pop-up Advertising messages
Flash content can be made to appear in the form of a pop-up window over top the original site. It's meant to be viewed once and then shut by the user. This is useful for special occasions such as important events or sales. Try it by clicking on one of the samples on the left!
Multimedia content for CD ROM
Entire full-screen presentations can be made for distribution on CD ROM. And since the CD is local, the bandwidth barrier totally disappears, allowing for more complex animations, hi-res photography, full stereo sound and music. If you have broadband you can examine the link on the left for a CSS International multimedia CD ROM.
Embedded moving illustrations
When pictures can't tell the whole story, a moving illustration can really do the trick! Like a photo, a moving illustration is embedded in the site, yet runs in place! They can also me made to be interactive so that the user may activate, or start, the illustration.
Navigation areas
Flash movies can be made to make navigating your site a pleasure. Like the moving illustration above, you menu items can be contained in a flash movie of any size or shape. The Flash navigation bar can be made to communicate with the browser so the buttons will work just link regular links.
Entire Flash Websites!
Imagine an entire website made up of nothing but Flash animation. The possibilities are endless. And your presentation would be unforgetable.
Interactive learning
The dynamism of Flash makes it the perfect vehicle to engage younger users. This can be utilized for learning experiences. We are currently working on such a project for the Philadelphia Insectarium called "Mantis!" It will be available as a sample shortly.
