Overview
This is one of the Pre-Festival full day Workshops being held on Oct 4th.
Mobile devices now offer something new, the ability to create and distribute Flash that fits in your pocket. This workshop will focus on several aspects of Mobile including some myths and truths about being a Mobile developer, exploration of different platforms and devices, and specifically how to develop and create Mobile based applications. The workshop will be broken in to four key sections, Mobile Overview, Flash Lite 2, Flash for Windows Mobile 5.0 (PocketPC), and Flash for PSP.
Mobile Overview
• US & Global Mobile Market
• Mobile Flash Players
• Mobile Devices & Hardware
• Mobile Wireless Technology
Flash Lite 2
• Flash Authoring and Emulator
• Optimizing for Performance
• Using System and Soft keys
• Data Usage Optimization
• Demonstration Use Case
o Device: Nokia 6680
o Player: Flash Lite 2
o Platform: Nokia Series 60
Flash for Windows Mobile 5.0 (PocketPC)
• PDA’s, vs. PDA Phones
• Narrowband vs. Broadband
• Using other System Hardware (Mic, Camera & GPS)
• Demonstration Use Case
o Device: Treo 700w
o Player: Flash Player 7 for PocketPC
o Platform: Windows Mobile 5.0
Flash for PSP
• Using WiFi Connectivity
• Optimizing Web Based Content for PSP
• UMD vs. Flash Player
• Demonstration Use Case
o Device: Sony PSP-1001K
o Player: Flash Player 6 for PSP
o Platform: Sony PSP Firmware 2.70+
Who this presentation is for:
Flash developers with a strong desire to port or create applications for Mobile who already have fundamental skills in ActionScript, and Flash Production.
A laptop with Flash 8 Professional and the Flash Lite 2 Update is highly recommended. Nokia Series 60 with Flash Lite 2, PocketPC with Flash Player, or PSP with Firmware 2.70+ are optional.
What attendees will walk away with:
A well rounded understanding of Flash Mobile development platforms, and the knowledge required to start, create and delivery Flash based content to various devices, in the form of entertainment content, stand alone games, and networked applications.