Archive of posts filed under the Device Central category.

Flash Lite Chalk Talks at Adobe MAX 2007

Here another reason to go to Adobe MAX 2007, Hartti from Forum Nokia and myself will be doing six Chalk Talks (interactive 20-minute talks) at the Web and Interactive Design Technology Zone at MAX in Chicago.
Here is Hartti Chalk Talks:

Tue 3-3:20: Flash Lite on Nokia devices and support of various application types
Wed 1-1:20: Packaging and [...]

Adobe MaD eSeminar: Best Practices: Designing & Developing content for the Sony PSP using Adobe® Flash® software

Here a new eSeminar for this Wednesday, Best Practices: Designing & Developing content for the Sony PSP using Adobe® Flash® software
And if you are looking for a PSP profile for Device Central, Hayden created one!
Alessandro
tags: Adobe, PSP, Device Central, Flash Lite, mobile, biskero

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Mobile Video editing with Device Central

Here a simple tutorial using Premier Pro on how to edit video for mobile devices and test it using Device Central.
Alessandro
tags: Adobe Premier Pro, mobile video, Flash Lite, Device Central, mobile, biskero

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Adobe DevNet article: Creating your own custom device profile for Adobe Device Central CS3

Here is a new article from the Adobe DevNet Mobile site: Creating your own custom device profile for Adobe Device Central CS3.
As many Flash Lite developers know, Device Central lists only Flash Lite enabled devices. But since the emulator is really a cool tool, many developers always asked to have the ability to create their [...]

Device Profile Update #3 now available on Adobe Device Central Online

Here a good news for developers, the latest Device Profile update #3
“Stay on top of new Flash Lite devices from around the world through regular updates that plug into Device Central CS3 and provide the same functionality as the 200-plus built-in device profiles. Download CS3 Device Profile Update #3, released on July 26, 2007, as [...]

OZMaD eSeminar: Designing Animations for Flash Lite Mobile Content

The Australia Adobe Mobile and Device User Group, OZMaD, is organizing an eSeminar on Monday 6th August. Speaker for the meeting is Matt Pollitt, Creative Director at Outside Media Solutions (UK) and manager of the UK Adobe MaD user group.
Topic for the meeting is Designing Flash Lite Animation.
Alessandro
tags: Flash Lite, MaD, OZMaD,   [...]

Flashy Flash On the Go: Creating Animations For Cell Phones

Here a step by step article from Mike McHugh about creating an animation with Adobe CS3 software package and Device Central.

He is also sharing his result! Looks good for a wallpaper/screensaver.
Alessandro

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Flash Lite tutorial series: part 2 using Adobe Device Central CS3

Via Marco, a new tutorial on how to use Device Central for Sony Ericsson mobile development from the BlueSkyNorth team
Download the article here.
Alessandro

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Device Central profiles and device list

I noticed that a lot of developers are asking how to create new profiles for Device Central, or why my device is not listed in the Device Central list. Well, here some considerations.
First, Device Central currently lists only the devices that are on the market and that are Flash Lite enabled. So if you are [...]

Adobe CS3 conference in Boston

Yesterday I was at the Adobe CS3 conference. Great overview of all the CS3 software packages. A lot of cool examples and great explanations of new features and work flows. I think this is the key features of these software packages, their integration.

Just couple of things about Flash Lite. They showed Device Central for about [...]

Adobe CS3 conference in Boston tomorrow

The Adobe CS3 conference is in Boston tomorrow. I will attend and post some news.
Alessandro

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Adobe Device Central Design Center

Via Scott, there is a new source of information: Adobe Device Central Design Center and also a Device Central WiKi where you can share tips and tricks.

Alessandro

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Adobe Live 2007 in London: Innovation with Mobile

Adobe Live 2007 will be on 5-6 June at Business Design Centre, London. If you are around check out the Innovation with Mobile session with Chris and Paul as speakers from BlueSkyNorth.
Alessandro

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WebSeminar recording: Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3

A great WebSeminar from Fierce Mobile Content on Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3. As Scott already mention the are some great information regarding Flash Lite and FlashCast.
So Flash Lite on lower end devices!!
Alessandro

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UK and Italian MaD eSeminar – History and future of Flash Lite

On Wednesday May 30th at 12PM EST I will be the speaker of the eSeminar: History and future of Flash Lite. The eSeminar is organized by the UK and the Italian Adobe Mobile and Devices User Group.
“In this eSeminar, we will look at the past and future of Flash Lite from a developer’s point [...]

Webinar: New, Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3 – May 30

I wanted to remind you that there is a Webinar from Fierce mobile content on May 30th at 3PM EST. Topic: New, Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3. You can sign-up here
“Join us to learn how new workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3 enable designers and developers to more productively design, preview, and [...]

Webinar: New, Time-saving Mobile Workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3 – May 30

Via fiercemobilecontent, “Join us to learn how new workflows in Adobe Creative Suite 3 enable designers and developers to more productively design, preview, and test various mobile content types – from Flash Lite and bitmap to mobile web and video. View a live demo of Device Central CS3, and a real-world testing example from BlueSkyNorth.”
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Presenting Flash Lite at MIT in Boston

On Tuesday I will do a presentation at MIT on Flash Lite. Another opportunity to share some Flash Lite information. This time the audience will be more technical to people that know how to develop in a Symbian environment. Should be fun!!
I will be able to show some demos and some coding example, plus Device [...]