This tutorial describes a very efficient method for picking N unique random numbers from a list of M numbers. This method, based on a clever algorithm by famous computer scientist Donald Knuth, does not use arrays and only requires a single pass.
Random colors custom ad banner with time counters Adobe Flash / Dynamic Content
In this easy lesson made for Flash MX, Flash MX 2004 and Flash 8 I will show you how to create a Flash banner ad that fits specific needs of the website it will be displayed on. The unique behaviour of this banner is that it will perform a random display of colored stripes for 9 seconds, after which it will come to a standstill.
Random Jumping Flash Adobe Flash / ActionScript
Random Jumping - Predictability is way overrated. Web users all over the world expect a button to stand still when they click on it. So why not take a little of that predictability away from them? In this video, you'll learn how to generate random numbers in Flash and then use those numbers to create an elusive button or graphic that jumps to a random position on the stage every time your user hovers his mouse cursor over it.
Creating Random Equalizer Bars in Flash Adobe Flash / ActionScript
This tutorial will teach you how to create a vertical randomly moving bar equalizer. These bars are going to move in a random manner by having a random value for their _yscale property on each frame.
Creating a Portfolio Scene in Flash Adobe Flash / Navigation
This tutorial will teach you how to create a portfolio scene in Flash similar to the one displayed below. Our portfolio will feature an interactive display unit that shows a larger thumbnail of our selected product. Navigate the flash movie below to see the effect in action. Click on the buttons to display larger versions of the images.
Flash Random Adobe Flash / Getting Started
Random motion can be easily produced via actionscript. You can a sample of this effect. This tutorial shows you how to reproduce this effect.
Random Movement Adobe Flash / Animation
Giving objects automatic random movement can be helpful for games or even simple effects like falling snow or swarming bugs.
Create a simple blend group with Dynamic Blend component Adobe Flash / Special Effects
Most graphic designers are familiar with "Blend" tools used in CorelDRAW or Freehand. Blend group is a number of objects gradually changed between two base objects. It can be used to create custom gradients, distribute a number of objects to some space, create 3D effects, etc.