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Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif!

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For all the poor people..
I finaly found a free alternative to Macromedia flash. Spread the word!
http://www.download.com/Liveswif-Lite/3000-6676_4-10276528.html?tag=stbc.gp

its a lite version of their regular software.
(Limitations: NO actionscript 5, so no games...)

Still, its free! Have fun! Spread the word!

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 19:53:36


does it suck?


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Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 19:56:56


No... its the only free thing thats somewhat like flash (and functional) that i have seen.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 19:57:56


At 7/25/04 07:56 PM, schorhr wrote: No... its the only free thing thats somewhat like flash (and functional) that i have seen.

if(actionscript==false){
program="sucks ass";
}

Nice job though, many poor animators can use that. The question is though, does it support .swf?

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 19:58:59


if(actionscript==false){
program="sucks ass";

I agree

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 20:00:52


It can import and export SWF, and if you really want to make games you can buy it (or get flash).

Hey, this is free, what do you expect?

It is a great thing for new users, or people who do not need the full potential of flash mx (less functions also means less stuff you can have problems with) :-)

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 20:06:06


Well if it's .swf compatible, then i say to you:

You da man!

Nice find. n00bs'll go crazy over this. I'm gonna save a link and help you share the joy.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-25 20:09:16


Yep. SWF in and export.
I added it to my signature.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 02:12:05


I am a noob to flash. Is there a tutorial specifically for this program that i could see, or do all flash programs work basically the same? (meaning I could uses any tutorial)

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 02:26:44


I got Flash MX 2004 for free... it was a "present"

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 03:18:50


At 7/26/04 02:26 AM, ChocolateChipClock wrote: I got Flash MX 2004 for free... it was a "present"

keep it legal chokalate with those quotes around the word

present macromedia could come in here (if they do come in here)

and asume the worst. meaning dont be dumb think b4 u do that. it

could be harmful to newgrounds it self. Trust me people sue for

everything who know maybe macromedia will try to put

newgrounds out o bussiness if people start sayin stuff like that.

oops sry didnt meanto point u out only ive seen other i just

wanted to make a point

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 04:19:03


Heh... I've always wanted a free Flash application. Expect the dreaded "hi, this is my first Flash, please don't blam it!" post soon. Muahahaa.....
What hast thou wrought?
But seriously, thanks for the link. This will definitely help people (like me) who have always wanted to try their hand at making something entertaining.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 04:27:11


Oh god...
No action script = no preloader
no buttons
huge filesize...
basically sucky flash...
People save up and buy it, get if for x-mas, use ya friends...

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-26 06:36:21


At 7/26/04 04:27 AM, Bobly wrote: Oh god...
No action script = no preloader

It is the lite version. Hey c'mon, its free. What do you expect?

no buttons

Well, yes, but no scripting ;-)

huge filesize...

Did not experience that yet, but there is a free swf compressor...

basically sucky flash...
People save up and buy it, get if for x-mas, use ya friends...

Its still better then Piracy, plus you can either save up for the regular version or for Flash MX 2004.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-27 10:06:57


A list of other free software to make flash.

Debugmode WINK
Screnrecorder, Slideshows, Menus... SWF export.
www.debugmode.com (also check out WAX, videoeditor with flash capabilities)

Powerbullet Presenter
Slideshows, Tutorials... Flash (SWF) export. New version in the works by the way...
http://www.powerbullet.com

A Flash game producer
http://jhunour.nease.net/gameworkshop/network/FGWeditor.html
(Link is to the online demo, there is a downloadable full version:)
http://vip.efile.com.cn/jhunour/sofeware/fgw13.zip

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-27 10:10:22


Oh i forgott...

Openworld presenter Basic
http://presenter.openworld.com/download.php
(Serial on site for unlocking the free basic version or use of the limited trial of the pro version with adv. swf support)

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-27 10:26:51


Its not a piracy serial number.
They just have it so you need to go to their site- probably to track how many people are using their software.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-27 12:14:07


At 7/26/04 04:27 AM, Bobly wrote: No action script = no preloader

What newbie will really make anything that will need one?
It'll end up blammed either way.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-27 12:40:39


True. I really think it is great for people who want to take a look at animation, and if they decide they have talent and can cook up some nice cartoons and games, they can either get Flash or the full version of liveswif.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 18:41:54


And for all these stick figure maniacs you might want to try
http://www.geocities.com/peter_bone_uk/software.html

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 20:39:35


on (press) {

gotoAndPlay ("This wannabe Flash Program sucks", 1):

}

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 20:47:37


At 7/28/04 08:39 PM, PunishedOne wrote: on (press) {

gotoAndPlay ("This wannabe Flash Program sucks", 1):

}

// I bought a book today on Flash MX 2004 ActionScript, and I'm learning AS from it.The reason is because I'm upgrading to MX '04 pretty soon, and I would like to learn at least 1 programming language. Another thing is I'm bored at home a lot, and this should kill some time, and learn something new. I haven't finished lesson 1 yet, because I'm writing notes as I go along so I don't have to go looking for the book. So please excuse some crappy AS scripts.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 21:25:33


I know a free flash prog with action script!!! and its 2004!!! Im me 4 details


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Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 21:25:57


So, is anyone using this program? Does it do decent work? The lack of preloader ability sucks, but since I don't really know Actionscript, that won't hinder me to much, is the actual animation ability up to par?

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 21:36:26


At 7/26/04 04:27 AM, Bobly wrote: Oh god...
No action script = no preloader
no buttons
huge filesize...
basically sucky flash...
People save up and buy it, get if for x-mas, use ya friends...

yeh thatsa BIG draw back...but this is probly a great starter program...but it might lead to an ambush of poor movies...

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-28 21:37:45


I find this to be a fun program! when ever i try to open it, it opens and closes and do i want to report the damn error,NO!!! I did it already!


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Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-30 18:26:43


http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~jeremy-wood/software/

Cartoon editor.. hopefully the update with SWF export will come!

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-31 06:44:32


At 7/26/04 06:36 AM, schorhr wrote:
At 7/26/04 04:27 AM, Bobly wrote: no buttons
Well, yes, but no scripting ;-)

Then how do the buttons work?

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-31 06:47:26


You cant use buttons, its just a better trial to keep people from cracking the full version I guess.
But still, I am happy I found it, so i can make cartoons with my students without having to buy software.

Response to Info: Free Flash Maker - Lifeswif! 2004-07-31 21:48:02


i found a better one. it says you cant save but you can. just go into file and click the export movie tab and select As SWF (Flash Movie.)

http://www.download.com/3001-6676-10298521.html