Archive for May, 2008

Updated Processing works

Monday, May 26th, 2008

I updated all the processing works to use a more common code base. Additionally i added start/stop functionality to the small versions displayed directly in the blog. I also fixed a few minor (and some major) issues in the Sand Traveler project. In the original code you will find the following line: float tinc = [...]

BuddahBrot in AS3

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

2008-05-26: I fixed some parts of this port. For further details check the updated works post. For this one i have to credit quite a few people. As always, i started out with the Processing source by Jared Tarbell. He based his code on an implementation by Paul Bourke, who based his work on a [...]

Jared Tarbell’s “Sand Traveller” in AS3

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

2008-05-26: I fixed some parts of this port. For further details check the updated works post. I saved one of my favorites by Jared Tarbell’s for now. The algorithm amazed me almost as much as Substrate did, but when i decided to port Tarbell’s works i knew i could put a little sugar into this [...]

Jared Tarbell’s “Happy Place” in AS3

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

2008-05-26: I fixed some parts of this port. For further details check the updated works post. I finished another one of Jared Tarbell’s works. Based on the experience with Substrate, this port was straight-forward. I also just gave the new Flash Player 10 Beta a run for it’s money. I can only recommend installing it [...]

Jared Tarbell’s “Substrate” in AS3

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

2008-05-26: I fixed some parts of this port. For further details check the updated works post. Through a long web discovery session, i have come along the website of Jared Tarbell lately. If you aren’t familiar with his works you should definitely have a look. Needless to say i was very impressed by his procedural [...]

Compiling SWC Libraries – Part 2

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

dragonworx, a user from the FlashDevelop message board took the time to write an SWC compilation plug-in for FlashDevelop. So, if you’re a FlashDevelop user and you’re looking to compile an SWC library you should definitely have a look at this. http://www.flashdevelop.org/community/viewtopic.php?t=2987 I personally have not yet put it to use as i am waiting [...]

Achieving high performance in Full-HD resolution with ActionScript

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

I recently had to write a rather simple picture viewing application with a little twist. The image display had to be interesting looking, which means blends, filters and movement. In addition to that the display unit had to run in Full-HD resolution (1920×1080). Now i don’t know about your system, but with my Core2 Duo [...]