November 2000: Days of Future Flash

Apple kept it's news under lock and key in November 2000, so while they hunker down in 2000 and we all hunker down in 2020 let's learn about the software Stove Jobs loved to hate, FutureSplash Macromedia Adobe Flash. We discuss the history of Flash, it's rise to prominence in the late 90's, it's eventual decline when the iPhone busted onto the scene, and it's suprisingly long life behind the scenes on some of your favorite TV shows.

Listen:

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• Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter

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Flash ⚡️

• This article is a great primer on the history of Flash
• More info on the history of Flash animation
• A good timeline of flash and it’s features over time, as well as a history
• A brief overview - this touches on Apple’s decision not to bring Flash to the iPhone
  • More on Apple & Flash
  • Apple’s... rather, Adobe’s own Kevin Lynch’s thoughts at the time
• A list of cartoons that used Flash at some point, from web only to professional shows
• The Best Cartoons of the Early Internet
• The Internet Archive Flash Library
• Flash Animations/Games Discussed:
  • Trogdor
  • Charlie the Unicorn
  • Final Fantasy Tribute - Robo Voice
  • Prowlies at the River - Special thanks to Cristobal Ortega for the recommendation
  • Dragon Age Journeys
  • The Impossible Quiz
  • Motherload
  • QWOP
  • Canabalt

Recommendations:

• Josh
  • Flash Animations:
    • Animator vs. Animation
  • Flash Game:
    • Captain Forever
• Matt
  • Show: Star Trek: Lower Decks
  • Game: Shenmue for the SEGA Dreamcast 🌀