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Video Tutorial - Flash Builder 4 Graphics
November 04 2009
This video shows how to use the MXML syntax and the graphics package in Flash Builder 4 to create a rectangle using the new Spark graphic packages. This is part of the new fx package for declarative graphics. You can use Rect or Ellispe to make most shapes. A circle… read moreBest Duane's World Episode ever
November 03 2009
Thanks to the great acting of Marc Thiele, Serge Jespers and Tom Krcha, this turned out to be a great episode. The code and tunes bits involve Marc's German Metal band Spoiler (well worth checking out) as well as Flex 4 Data Paging using PHP on the back end.Original post… read moreFastest Broadband Service in the UK?
November 02 2009
Ahh – life as an evangelist. Conferences, fun, parties, music, snowboarding, code camps, cutting edge software *bla-bla-bla* not enough words for the fun I have in my life. Lately, I’ve been working out in the UK quite a bit and want to get all the comforts of home. I’ll be… read moreNokia Sponsors "Web Professional Minute" with me
October 26 2009
Here is a very short interview I did with Bill Cullifer (always a treat to work with him!) during the recent Adobe MAX event in Los Angeles, CA. The entire interview can be heard or downloaded here. Thank you once again Bill!Original post at http://technoracle.blogspot.com read moreA tribute to my Great Uncle - one of the smartest people ever!
October 25 2009
This is reprinted from the memorandum article from UCLA. Kenneth MacKenzie was my great Uncle and one of the world's greatest scientists. He came from very humble beginnings and taught himself a lot of what he knew. I plan to write a punk rock song about him as he was… read moreNew Video - Blitzkrieg live by 22nd Century
October 23 2009
Thank you to Jason Alby for sending this one in!Original post at http://technoracle.blogspot.com read moreOctober 22 2009
I get the feeling that there are some crooked public servants policing the streets of San Jose, CA issuing parking tickets. Now don't get me all wrong before you judge. I have received parking tickets in the past. Plenty of them. I paid every single one of them because I… read moreRIA Radio, Live at Adobe MAX - Duane Nickull - InsideRIA
October 21 2009
Here is an interview I did with the InsideRIA guys (Garth, Zach, Leif et al). This is probably the best and funnest interview I have done lately. I hope you enjoy it. RIA Radio, Live at Adobe MAX - Duane Nickull - InsideRIAOriginal post at http://technoracle.blogspot.com read moreNew Video: 22nd Century performing in Los Angeles, CA
October 12 2009
This video was shot Oct 6, 2009 when 22nd Century played at Adobe MAX 2009 in the LA Live Plaza. This was a great night for us to be privileged to perform at such a great venue in front of thousands of people. The song in the video is called… read moreVideo Tutorial - 3D effects in Flex/AIR in 5 minutes
October 08 2009
This is a very focused video tutorial to help developers understand the basics of X, Y, and Z axis rotations of graphical components while programming in Flash Builder 4 (Flex 4 framework) and using AIR. Original post at http://technoracle.blogspot.com read moreOctober 06 2009
While many people were focused on the iPhone announcement yesterday, a bigger story was emerging. Both Google and RIM not only joined the Open Screen Project, but RIM and Adobe announced they will bring support for Adobe's Flash Player to the Blackberry platform. This is a huge story for business… read moreOctober 05 2009
So today at Adobe MAX a huge announcement came out. We now have special tooling that allows you to use the Flash Platform to build applications for the iPhone. Flash developers will be empowered to use their existing skills to construct applications for iPhone that can be distributed through Apple’s… read moreList of Adobe Evangelist Twitter handles
October 04 2009
Adobe Evangelists (this list is not complete so please add yourself via comments and I will check back and update). List is filed in alphabetical order by handle (except Ted who likes to use non-alpha numeric characters).@ashorten - Andrew Shorten@Beatlejase - Jason Levine@BenForta - Ben Forta@duanechaos - Duane Nickull@ddura -… read moreLiveCycle ES Pre-Conference Session at Adobe MAX
October 04 2009
Every MAX is come with a belief that I will achieve at least 5 hours of sleep per night. Inevitably, the one last drink turns into two then suddenly it is 2:00 AM and sleep is limited to less than 4 hours. Normally I just roll with the punches but… read moreOctober 02 2009
Surely a little breathing wouldn't hurt?? I guess you are expected to stand absolutely still and keep your eyes fixed straight ahead?? I really like how it starts out. Can you define "Enjoyable for everyone"?Original post at http://technoracle.blogspot.com read moreAlso find Duane on:
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