Author Salute: bitfade

In the first of a new and hopefully regular series, we’re going to feature files by authors both old and new that we think deserve acknowledgment for their contributions to FlashDen. I thought I’d kick things off by saluting a brand new author on FlashDen called bitfade.

bitfade is literally the new kid on the block and has only been a member for a few weeks having only signed-up in April 2009. What I like about bitfade’s work so far is the way he has concentrated on uploading a collection of dynamic effects in ActionScript 3 that can be applied to your own work.

He has presented all the different effects in the same way using rotating, metallic rings, which is a great example of how to brand your work. Instead of using different presentation models each time, bitfade has applied each new effect to the same animation, and in doing so, has created his own branding. Whenever someone now sees these rings, they know it’s made by bitfade and they know it’s going to be an interesting, exciting and useful effect.

Here are some of bitfade’s files we would like to bring to your attention, but check out his portfolio as it grows with more effects and utilities.

All that remains to be said is, bitfade, FlashDen salutes you!