Flash is a multimedia tool. It started off as a vector based graphic tool used for creating animations. It is used to add movie clips, videos, etc. to a website. With more advancement in technology animation on flash can add interactivity in the website making it user friendly.
So now that we know what is flash, let us ponder upon its advantages.
Advantages of using animation on flash:
Animation on flash offers interactive features to the user. Many websites do not even need the user to click many buttons. The user can just sit and watch the entire website unfold it, graphically, in front of him. Interactive feature is a great help in websites offering tutorials. The user can go through the tutorial smoothly and then can take self test exercises.
Animation on flash, when integrated in a website gives the developer the facility to incorporate videos, audio clips in it. You might have come across many websites which play a background score as an advertisement, or have gaming ads at the sidebar in constant motion. This technique not only impresses the viewer but also can be used to attract his attention to the important details and advertisement.
Flash can be operated across various browsers. This is like the biggest advantage of using animation on flash in your website. Flash is all browsers compatible and interoperable. You can provide links to other browser in your website and the transition is going too smooth. Your site is going to run smoothly and efficiently irrespective of which browser the user has.
Contrary to the myth that flash animation is just accessory animation, if used properly it can give an entire company presentation within a minute and that too without any human intervention. You just need to prepare a company or even product portfolio as an .swf movie and play it.
It is available then, as a movie to the audience.
So this was all about what using animation on flash in your website can earn you. However, it’s not all good. With more and more advancement in technology, flash has overcome many of its drawbacks, but still there are some which can provide a setback to your website. Let us go through them.