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Don't settle for cruddy looking, dismal sounding YouTube video. Follow our insider tips and you can upload, watch, and share movies that look and sound dramatically better. We even explain how to make the ultimate poster frame or "money shot."

tags: video production, hacks, youtube

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In parts of the Flash community, ActionScript 3.0 seems to have gained a reputation for being “hard” —- particularly among those who have not yet tried the new language. Colin Moock, author of Essential ActionScript 3.0, explores this issue and offers code examples comparing earlier versions of ActionScript to version 3.0.

tags: actionscript, adobe

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QuickTime is still the best-looking, most flexible way to present video on the web. Here's how to present multiple movies on a single page, launch a movie in fullscreen mode, and even play a sequence of movies automatically.

tags: video production, video casting

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Our simple tutorial on building an online MP3 player inspired hundreds of you to ask for enhanced features. Now you can grab our latest code and experiment yourself.

tags: javascript

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Peter Drescher, the #1 Google hit for "annoying audio," returns with another wonderful article on creative sound design. Triggering boatloads of MP3s, he walks us through the adventure of designing emotional sounds for really tiny speakers.

tags: sound effects, how-to

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Select a song or artist you like and Pandora plays similar songs through your web browser. Linux audio expert Brad Fuller reveals how Pandora's combination of open source wizardry, Flash artistry, and human ears serves millions of listeners fresh music--for free.

tags: computer music, internet broadcasting, pandora, review