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  IATA - Help
Also there are instances where Macromedia Shockwave or Flash (see below for more information) have been used to enhance Internet content.
Macromedia Shockwave Player and Macromedia Flash Player are both free Web players from Macromedia.
Through Xtras, Shockwave Player is also extensible to play back custom-built applications.
www.iata.org /help   (487 words)

  
  JD on EP: Shockwave vs Flash
The Macromedia Shockwave Player is still used in browsers for heavy-lifting tasks (most popular live 3D engine, much wider range of media types, native code extensibility and more), but Director's standalones are where most of the seems to be these days.
Shockwave uses a variety of decompression schemes, and (surprisingly) a simple SWF will usually be smaller when embedded in a Director movie than when delivered on its own.
Posted by: Burak KALAYCI at August 2, 2004 07:34 PM Hi Burak, you're right, the term "Shockwave Flash" was in the name of the plugin, but from all I saw at the time and thereafter, it was never officially in the name of the file format itself.
weblogs.macromedia.com /jd/archives/2004/08/shockwave_vs_fl.cfm   (678 words)

  
 Macromedia - New Macromedia Shockwave Rocks the Web
Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR), the leading provider of cross-platform software tools for web publishing, multimedia and graphics, today unveiled and shipped the latest version of Shockwave™, bringing voice- to CD-quality streaming audio and up to 176:1 compression to the web for the first time.
Macromedia Shockwave has become the standard for multimedia and graphics on the internet and intranet, with exponential growth in the number of "shocked" sites.
Shockwave is the World Wide Web's most popular plug-in with more than 6 million Shockwave viewers downloaded from Macromedia's web site and 10-20 million Shockwave enabled browsers expected by the end of the year.
www.ncns.com /nshock1.html   (785 words)

  
 Macromedia Shockwave Update Features Bundled Yahoo Toolbar
Macromedia's installation prompt informs the user that Yahoo's toolbar is featured within the download, and asks if you would like to install it.
Perhaps Macromedia is preparing to switch to Yahoo, much like the CNN and Sports Illustrated websites did.
Macromedia may in fact be an equal opportunity website when it comes to search and search-related tools.
www.ecommnewz.com /ecommnewz-4-20040604MacromediaShockwaveUpdateFeaturesBundledYahooToolbar.html   (330 words)

  
 Macromedia - Shockwave Player : Privacy Policy
Macromedia takes consumers’ privacy very seriously and is committed to protecting the security of individuals’ personal information on the web.
Macromedia believes that you should be in control of the privacy of your information.
Shockwave users may at any time disable the automatic update service, which prevents all further communication between their Shockwave player and Macromedia.
store2.adobe.com /shockwave/productinfo/privacy   (811 words)

  
 Wired News: Macromedia Pushes Shockwave through Castanet
Macromedia hopes to extend beyond the CD-ROM authoring market to the universe of Web-content developers, said Norm Meyrowitz, chief technology officer at Macromedia.
Macromedia already has agreements with push providers Wayfarer and Intermind, but the deal with Marimba is bigger because of the fledgling company's leadership role in Java development.
Macromedia was hit by losses after a slump in CD-ROM sales and because of a perceived dependence on beleaguered Apple Computer.
www.wired.com /news/technology/0,1282,2251,00.html   (519 words)

  
 Macromedia Shockwave - Ceridian
In order to view these files, you will need to have the Shockwave plug-in loaded on your computer.
When the installation is complete, close the Macromedia browser window and you'll return to your place on this site.
Shockwave will launch automatically and open the presentation.
www.ceridian.com /myceridian/article/1,2481,10690-50097,00.html   (118 words)

  
 A Science Odyssey: Technical Notes and Help
Shockwave for Director is a free plug-in (for Netscape Navigator users) and an ActiveX Control (for Microsoft Internet Explorer and AOL browser users) from Macromedia that allows you to experience interactive multimedia through your Web browser.
When you are ready to download Shockwave, go to the Macromedia Shockwave download site, but be sure to come back to A Science Odyssey when you are done.
Shockwave is available only on the Windows and Macintosh platforms, for Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 and higher and Netscape Navigator 2.02 and higher.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/aso/help.html   (917 words)

  
 Microsoft and Macromedia Deliver Shockwave and ActiveX To Millions of Web Customers and Developers
Macromedia's Shockwave has become the standard for multimedia and graphics on the Internet, with exponential growth in the number of "shocked" sites and 2 million Shockwave viewers downloaded from http://www.macromedia.com/.
Macromedia Shockwave is intended to be included with Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0, the next versions of Windows 95, the Windows 95 original equipment manufacturers kit and the Microsoft Internet Starter Kit.
Macromedia's award-winning products for Windows, Macintosh® and the Internet are available to business, education and government customers in more than 50 countries.
www.microsoft.com /presspass/press/1996/jun96/mmediapr.mspx   (625 words)

  
 creativepro.com - Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio Now Available
Macromedia Director 8.5 is bringing 3D content online by working with leading 3D vendors to ensure developers can leverage their existing expertise with their 3D authoring software of choice (
Developers can continue to create and publish magnetic content with the confidence that the free Macromedia Shockwave Player is ready and waiting on a majority of Web desktops to deliver engaging Web experiences to more than 200 million Web users.
Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio is immediately available for both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
www.creativepro.com /story/news/13022.html   (551 words)

  
 BYTE.com > Macromedia + Intel = Shockwave 3D
Shockwave may be widely distributed, but unlike Flash, my experience with it to date has not been trouble-free.
Despite a lot of good built-in compression, Shockwave files are nevertheless often sizable, and take awhile to download, even with a DSL connection.
Shockwave is supposed to auto-update, and on the NEC Win2000 system that's exactly what it did.
www.byte.com /documents/s=627/byt20010516s0001/index3.htm   (704 words)

  
 eEye Digital Security - Research
Since this is a browser based bug, it makes it trivial to bypass firewalls and attack the user at his desktop.
This vulnerability has been proven to work with all versions of Macromedia Flash on Windows and Unix, through IE and Netscape.
It may be run wherever Shockwave files may be displayed or attached, including: websites, email, news postings, forums, Instant Messengers, and within applications utilizing web-browsing functionality.
research.eeye.com /html/advisories/published/AD20020808b.html   (449 words)

  
 What is Shockwave? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
To create a shockwave object, you use Macromedia's multimedia authoring tool called Director, and then compress the object with a program called Afterburner.
To see a Shockwave object, you need the Shockwave plug-in, a program that integrates seamlessly with your Web browser.
Shockwave supports audio, animation, video and even processes user actions such as mouse clicks.
www.webopedia.com /TERM/S/Shockwave.html   (183 words)

  
 Macromedia's Shockwave to Acquire AtomFilms
Macromedia said it expects the transaction to close by the first quarter of calendar 2001 and added that the acquisition will not affect its quarterly results for the quarter ending on Dec. 31.
After the deal closes, Macromedia plans to deconsolidate shockwave.com from its financial reports and said it will report its investment interest under the equity method of accounting.
Macromedia said it will supply a financial update and guidance for fiscal 2002 during its quarterly conference call on Jan. 17.
www.internetnews.com /bus-news/article.php/537181   (616 words)

  
 The Labs: Macromedia Flash
Since Linux is supported by Macromedia, and the SWF format description was released, we have some interest to provide some creation-tools.
Flash animations is an "open" animation file-format defined by Macromedia, Flash File Format Specification.
Both versions are still a bit buggy, and your browser may crash all of the sudden.
www.the-labs.com /MacromediaFlash   (221 words)

  
 Macromedia gives Shockwave more jolt Network World - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
San Francisco, Calif. Macromedia, Inc. today will launch a new version of its Shockwave browser plug-in that pledges to bring higher quality streamed and compressed audio to the Web.
With this third incarnation of Shockwave, users will no longer have to wait for an an audio file to download.
Shockwave can be downloaded free from Macromedia's Web site at www.macromedia.com.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3649/is_199607/ai_n8742182   (572 words)

  
 3D Industry Leaders Support Macromedia Shockwave Player Platform   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Macromedia UCON 2001—New York City, NY —Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR) and Intel Corporation today announced that industry leading 3D companies have ensured their solutions are supported by the pervasive 3D platform that was jointly developed by Macromedia and Intel.
The wide reach of Macromedia Shockwave Player means that 3D content, for the first time ever, will easily be available to the majority of Web users, who already have the player installed.
By integrating with Macromedia Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio, 3ds max users will be able to author in their familiar 3D environment and fully import their creations into Director to prepare that content for Web deployment.
www.unleash.com /press/mm3dsupportsshockwave.html   (2482 words)

  
 Macromedia Ships Shockwave Multiuser Server
Macromedia, Inc. Tuesday announced the availability of the Shockwave Multiuser Server 2, a tool for delivering online multimedia communities and connected entertainment.
Shockwave Multiuser Server 2 includes new features that enable Shockwave applications to share data more efficiently with new server runtime attributes, as well as new server commands that provide easier scripting when creating multiuser Shockwave applications.
Macromedia and HearMe said they will provide a free hosting service to enable developers to immediately test their multiuser applications.
www.internetnews.com /ent-news/article.php/259421   (683 words)

  
 Macromedia Flash SWF File Format, Version 7
Regarding descriptive data, Macromedia offers search engine application engineers a software development kit that extracts any indexable information from SWF files that producers may have incorporated.
Today, the Shockwave plug-in is only used to play content produced by Macromedia's Director, an older tool originally for developing interactive CD-ROM content but now also used for Web animation.
However, the term Shockwave Flash is still widely used (even by Macromedia), and is the source of much understandable confusion.
www.digitalpreservation.gov /formats/fdd/fdd000130.shtml   (1261 words)

  
 CNN - Remote control the Net on Shockwave.com - August 4, 1999
The Shockwave Remote is a free controller that works somewhat like a VCR remote with play, pause, and fast-forward buttons.
Still, Macromedia takes advantage of the popularity of its animation software to forge strong content partnerships with top media, gaming, and interactive development companies.
The allure of their content, plus the popularity of the Shockwave tool and the intuitive nature of the two controllers, creates an intriguing entertainment hub in Shockwave.com.
www.cnn.com /TECH/computing/9908/04/shockwave.idg/index.html   (592 words)

  
 Adobe - Products : Adobe Shockwave Player
Shockwave Player displays Web content that has been created by Macromedia Director.
Adobe Shockwave Player is compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger." Any future updates about compatibility will be reported in the Emerging Issues TechNote.
Using Director and the built in support for textured real-time interactive 3D environments of Shockwave Player allows Pearson Prentice Hall to deliver interactive simulations, online and offline, for its innovative Science Explorer program.
www.macromedia.com /shockwave   (207 words)

  
 Macromedia Shockwave Player v.10.0 - Télécharger Macromedia Shockwave Player v.10.0
Macromedia Shockwave Player v.10.0 - Télécharger Macromedia Shockwave Player v.10.0
Plus de 390 millions d'internautes ont installé Macromedia Shockwave Player (qui comprend Flash Player).
Shockwave Player affiche le contenu web créé avec Macromedia Director Shockwave Studio.
multimedia.ftpk.net /telecharger-Macromedia-Shockwave-Player.html   (124 words)

  
 Articles - Macromedia Delivers Shockwave 7   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Shockwave 7 boasts an impressive array of new capabilities, including an auto-update feature that ensures Web surfers will always have the latest player.
About Macromedia Macromedia's mission is to add life to the Web.
Macromedia also hosts one of the most engaging entertainment sites on the Web at www.shockrave.com.
www.activewin.com /articles/general/article_49.shtml   (744 words)

  
 Shockwave training
Subscribe to our free monthly email newsletter for more information on Macromedia Shockwave and a chance to win a free class.
Our Macromedia Shockwave instructors know it's not about showing off their technical knowledge in the classroom.
You can choose to come to publicly scheduled, open-enrollment hands-on Macromedia Shockwave training classes at one of our Macromedia authorized training centers or we will carefully plan a Shockwave class for your small group in a rental classroom or at your office.
www.ledet.com /macromedia/?product=Shockwave   (377 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Director Multimedia Studio: Macromedia Shockwave : Official Macromedia Training (Macromedia Interactive ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Macromedia has created an excellent interactive book/CD-ROM training environment for those who want to learn to use Director.
About a year ago, Macromedia released AfterBurner, which is used to create shockwave files from Director movies that can be loaded onto web sites.
Shockwave is covered briefly in Macromedia's title, but artists and multimedia designers will love Clarke's in-depth book/CD combination.
www.amazon.com /Director-Multimedia-Studio-Macromedia-Interactive/dp/0201688336   (852 words)

  
 Macromedia Director Shockwave Studio 8.5 Reviews. CD/DVD authoring Reviews by CNET.
Shockwave Player isn't as popular as Flash Player, but we think that the new capabilities make it a worthwhile download for your users.
Because the 3D-playback technology in the Shockwave Player scales according to your hardware, you can still view the content on older machines, although it will be less detailed.
Multiple platforms automatically support Shockwave content on the Web, but cross-platform CD-ROM producers are out of luck (or just a lot more cash).
reviews.cnet.com /Macromedia_Director_Shockwave_Studio_8_5/4505-6445_7-5752018.html   (720 words)

  
 Macromedia ShockWave - FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Shockwave content is created with Macromedia Director authoring software.
For those clients which do not, the Shockwave player will need to be installed.
For those who do not download and install the player, Shockwave content will be unrecognized.
www.hostwire.com /support/macromedia-shockwave.html   (129 words)

  
 Uninstall Macromedia Shockwave Flash or Repair Macromedia Shockwave Flash with XPlite.
Macromedia Shockwave Flash is not required by other system components in XPlite Professional.
Of 416 sampled Windows XP users, 245 left Macromedia Shockwave Flash installed and 171 people uninstalled Macromedia Shockwave Flash from their system.
The option to uninstall Macromedia Shockwave Flash is only included in XPlite Professional.
www.litepc.com /xplite/flash.htm&view=compact   (261 words)

  
 Skills for Access : How To : Optimise for keyboard access (and other non-mouse input devices) : in Macromedia ...
To make your projector or Shockwave movie keyboard-accessible, this has to be considered during programming/authoring the software.
Example 1 is a screenshot taken from one of the pages of a Shockwave resource designed for a group of Somalian women who did not have computer literacy skills and were therefore unable to use a mouse.
Example 2 is an interactive Shockwave example designed to allow keyboard access to navigation options and the display of specific information.
www.skillsforaccess.org.uk /howto.php?id=98   (979 words)

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