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Usability concerns with incorporating various media into the Web.

Flash is the most common technology for doing web multimedia right now.

  
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Developing User-Friendly Flash Content
http://www.flazoom.com/usability/
For developers: process, tips and user testing.

Destination: Flazoom.com (5)
Author: MacGregor, Chris (5)
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April 5, 2001

   
 

It May Flash, but It Doesn't Streak
http://www.clickz.com/tech/lead_edge/article.php/838701
Consumers do not care about the entertainment.

Destination: ClickZ (31)
Author: Carton, Sean (6)
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March 14, 2001

   
 

Flash: 99% Proof
http://www.flazoom.com/news/99proof_01112001.shtml
Flash is not bad, it is a drug.

And as a drug for designers (because it gives them control), they must act responsibly:

  • Meet clients' goals
  • Create a good user experience
  • Help make Flash meet existing standards
  • Share knowledge and experience with other Flash developers

Destination: Flazoom.com (5)
Author: MacGregor, Chris (5)
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January 15, 2001

   
 

Macromedia - Flash Usability
http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/productinfo/usability/
Tips, examples for usable Flash.

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December 8, 2000

   
 

Qunitus Flash Usability Links
http://www.quintus.org/use/

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October 15, 2000

   
 

Making Sure Usability 'Fitts' Flash
http://www.flazoom.com/news/fitts_07102000.shtml
Looking to user interface research for Flash design.

How Fitts' Law applies to Flash. Two laws presented:

  • Usability makes everything easier except for the job of the designer
  • Understanding usability makes the job of the designer easier, and the end product better

Includes links to further reading on Fitts'.

Topic: Technology (18)
Destination: Flazoom.com (5)
Author: MacGregor, Chris (5)
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July 10, 2000

   
 

Hey Flasher, Stop Abusing your Visitors
http://www.flazoom.com/news/user_06202000.shtml

Topic: Technology (18)
Destination: Flazoom.com (5)
Author: MacGregor, Chris (5)
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June 20, 2000

   
 

A Cancer on the Web called Flash
http://www.flazoom.com/news/cancer_06012000.shtml
Combat bad Flash rap by streaming in content.

Topic: Technology (18)
Destination: Flazoom.com (5)
Author: MacGregor, Chris (5)
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June 1, 2000

   
 

Repent from Flash Sins
http://smw.internet.com/symm/voices/flashsins/
Today's Flash is like the green shag rug from the 70s.

Four Flash sins listed:

  • The "Hidden" Button
  • Annoying Audio and Graphics
  • Failing to Test
  • But It's Art Dammit!

Topic: Bad Design (12)
Author: Kennedy, Tim (1)
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May 10, 2000

   
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Guidelines for Multimedia on the Web
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9512.html
Animation, audio, video guidelines.

December, 1995, Alertbox.

Animation advice focuses on only using it when it helps, such as showing change over time.

Video guidelines include advice on subtitles.

Audio is best used as an alternate communication channel, like background music to set the mood.

Also points out that response time is crucial for effective multimedia.

Topics: Comprehensive Guidelines (7), Animation (3)
Destination: Alertbox (101)
Author: Nielsen, Jakob (116)
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December 25, 1995

   
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The Audible Web: Auditory Enhancements for Mosaic
http://www.sigchi.org/chi95/proceedings/shortppr/mca_bdy.htm
Making a browser more usable with sound additions.

Audible enhancements made to aid user monitoring of data transfer progress, provide feedback for user actions, and to provide content feedback to aid navigation.

Topic: Research (35)
Destination: CHI Proceedings (10)
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September 16, 1995

   
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http://www.heidsite.com/archives/flashaccess.html
http://www.heidsite.com/archives/flashaccess.html

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