Jumpeye Components team has made it once again, after flash component masterpieces like TextEff and FlashEff that made Flash designer’s life easier, here they come once again with FlashEff 2.
For those few people out there that do not know what JumpEye Components FlashEff is, we can briefly say that is a Flash component that directly installs into Flash, both cs3 and cs4 are supported in this version.
Once installed through Adobe Extension Manager you will find it under Window / Other Panels / FlashEff2 Panel in Flash and you can dock the Panel where you prefer to easily access it.
The first time you lauch it you will need to login with you account and an internet connection is needed to authenticate.
FlashEff2 will also add some components to the component library:
To use FlashEff2 you will have to create a movieclip and drag one of FlashEff2 component over it choosing among:
- FlashEff2
- FlashEff2Button
- FlashEff2Code
- FlashEff2Filter
- FlashEff2ShowHide
- FlashEff2ShowHideMC
Do not worry if you feel lost, with the FlashEff2 package you also get full documentation and tutorials, together with a quick guide to get started in a few minutes.
Once loaded the FlashEff2 Component on a movieclip you will be able to control and apply over 100 effect patterns each of them to show or hide the movie clip, each of them fully customizable in their parameters and tweening, to exactly achieve the kind of effect you are looking for, tweaking almost every detail.
You can both apply graphic and text effects, together with filters and the famous button mode.
But what’s new in this version 2.0 ?
I can personally say that I had a great feeling from the new UI, it’s much more fast and neat and the live preview feature is great, together with the thumbnail preview that makes it faster to choose the right effect you are looking for.
The new button mode is simply fantastic and will definitely become your only way to make buttons in flash.
The collaboration of Jumpeye team with TweenLite made possible to improve tweening performace and make fluid and perfect FlashEff2 animations.
To summarize what you can do with FlashEff2 we can say that you can easily show and hide images,movie clips and text in seconds, all kind of animations that are useful for intros, banners and headers.
You can create animated and interactive buttons starting from a single visual element without writing almost any line of code.
Add static or animated filters to any object.
Combine the patterns to create complex animated objects.
FlashEff2 comes in a free version including over 100 effect presets or in three different commercial versions called : Premium, Tweak and Premium Plus.
The main differences are in the possibility to Tweak effects and Save custom presets and those are in my opinion options that are fully worth the price difference.
Anyway even the Premium version comes with more than 3000 effect presets and it will take time before you will reach its limits and need to upgrade.
GIVEAWAY
Jumpeye Components staff kindly offered 2 free FlashEff2 Premium licenses for this giveaway ending on the 24th of July.
To win just you have simply to :
- twitter the following text (simply click to tweet) :
“TheLanceLife giveaway: FlashEff2 : http://ow.ly/hJW4 @thelancelife @wpstudios RT pls”
AND
- comment here writing your twitter ID and explaining why you would like to win a license of FlashEff2 and how you would use it in your freelance business
The giveaway will end on Friday the 24th of July 2009 and the winners will be chosen using a random number generator.
Good Luck !
Tags: apps, flash, freelance, giveaway
The Author : WPstudios
WPstudios is a graphic and coding agency specialized in web design, print design, logo and branding, wordpress customization, PHP and Javascript coding, 3D graphic.
July 21st, 2009 on 07:41
As someone who works in flash building various components for websites I can tell that this would make my life much easier when it comes to Flash design.
July 21st, 2009 on 14:54
@CBishopDesigns
@Bishopisi
I am currently getting into the Flash aspect of web design and this looks like a great app to make my life and learning curve a little easier.
Thanks for the giveaway.
July 22nd, 2009 on 06:14
@jinixx – http://www.twitter.com/jinixx
FlashEff2 makes our life easier as we deal with lots of transition effects everyday. It simplifies the process by avoiding manual coding of some actionscript codes which could get really complicated in some great visual effects.
July 22nd, 2009 on 19:36
The dude with the giveaway is at it again. This is dope!
July 23rd, 2009 on 00:30
@LBOI
FlashEff has always seemed so interesting. I have tried the trial version before and loved it. If I had the new one, OMG it would make my Flash projects so much more fun and easy too!
Thanks for organizing this giveaway
July 24th, 2009 on 10:29
@Mastersson
Again another newbie in the game of Flash and who believes the advantages of FlashEff will give me a REAL benefit in getting the most out of Flash! Thanks.
July 24th, 2009 on 16:38
http://twitter.com/joshcanhelp/status/2819291229
I hate working with Flash but it works so well for certain projects so anything that can help alleviate the pain would be very appreciated!
July 24th, 2009 on 21:27
@uniqu3
i always appreciate anything that can help me with my projects.
July 24th, 2009 on 22:26
http://twitter.com/josh909
as a traditional print designer who is being increasingly called upon by clients to create online presences, FlashEff 2 would simplify many of the tasks i’m required to do.
July 24th, 2009 on 23:05
The Giveaway is officially closed, the winners are :
@jinixx
@mathewballard
July 25th, 2009 on 06:20
Flasheff 2 is amazing! Had already check
it out long time ago. Also tested the beta. I love it! It’s huge asset for any flash animator and webdesigner.
Personally would use it for websites and ad bnners (web and tv), improving some animations I already do and to open more posiblities.
Good contest. Best of luck
saludos,
ricardo.
Twitter: @6omma
July 25th, 2009 on 08:37
@sixswords
This looks like a nice add-on and can speed things up. If I don’t win I am still going to DL the free version and at least try it out.
July 25th, 2009 on 19:02
sorry guys but you should read 2 post upward the giveaway is already ended with 2 winners anyway you can download the free version
Thanks
July 27th, 2009 on 17:15
Thank you very much for choosing me as one of the winners! I will be sure to put FlashEff 2 to great use!
August 23rd, 2009 on 16:51
amazing addons!!
February 25th, 2010 on 17:42
Exccellent tool