Macromedia Announces Flash MX

Macromedia has unveiled Flash MX, the latest version of its Macromedia Flash development environment. Available March 15, 2002, this upgrade to Flash 5 has over 45 new and enhanced features including new graphic design, pre-built components and templates, a customizable ActionScript editor, timeline enhancements and video support. The integration of video support in Flash MX and Macromedia Flash Player 6 uses the Sorenson Spark codec, which enables designers and developers to deliver compressed video as part of Macromedia Flash content and applications. Flash MX also comes with pre-built templates for Nokia handsets and Pocket PC devices to streamline content development for Internet-enabled devices. For more detailed information go to www.macromedia.com/go/flashmx/.