Project Detail

Description

Work type: Fixed price

Required knowledge: Actionscript 3, Object Oriented Programming

Required software: Adobe Flash CS4

Payment method: Only via Paypal, and via this website



Deliverables
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The deliverables will be the source code of 10 classes that implement the rendering of a visual transition between two MovieClips, based on the 10 video excerpts provided as attachments.


Technical Constraints
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Each class must comply to the following technical constraints:

1. Actionscript 3
The programming language must be Actionscript 3.

2. FXInterface
The class must implement the interface "FXInterface" (see attachments) and must provide an override for the 3 methods ("prepare()", "apply()" and "restore()") in the way described in the documentation page of this interface (see attachments).

3. Parameters
Specific variables (minimum 1 and maximum 6) must be implemented to permit to change the behavior of the effect (e.g. the movement direction, the width & height of the generated elements, the color in use, the alpha level, etc.). The class must extend class "FXBase" (see attachments) in order to manage these variables in the same way than the other classes. These variables must be declared in the constructor of the effect via "registerParameter()" and must be recovered in "apply()" via "getParameter()". For a detailed description of these methods, read the documentation page of "FXBase" (see attachments).

4. 3D effects
If the video excerpt shows 3D effects, the implementation must use the new 3D feature of Adobe Flash CS4.

5. One single file
The whole implementation must be strictly contained in one Actionscript class (no external files, no graphical components) and this class will be written in a file named "FX<effect-name>.as". If you need to a graphical element, it must be turned into Actionscript code by using the standard feature of Adobe Flash CS4, and then integrated into the class.

6. English
The code must be written in English (var/function names, comments) and any part that would not be clear for an experienced coder must be documented.

7. Test method
The class must behave correctly when used in "FXTester" (see attachments): playing with the slider and the 3 buttons (in any order) must not show inappropriate results.

8. Visual quality
The graphical quality must be higher than the video excerpts (mentioned here above): professional look, no pixelation, no lag in movements, no imprecise XY positions.

9. Frame rate
The code must be optimized in such a way that the frame rate measured by "FXTester" (see attachments) is higher than 15fps with a computer 2 years old. FXTester does nothing more than running two instances of the effect simultaneously on two different sets .

When all of these requirements are met, the project will be considered completed and the payment will be released.


Attachments
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FXSet1_XXXX.wmv
The 10 video excerpts. If you see a black background, consider it as a second image. The file format is Windows Media Video (WMV) and can be played by most of the video player (e.g. VLC Media Player).

FXBase.zip
The documentation page for "FXBase" (ASDoc format).

FXInterface.zip
The documentation page for "FXInterface" (ASDoc format).

FXTester.swf
The test application, for testing purposes. Requires Flash Player 9.

FXAlpha.as
The basic effect that is used in "FXTester", as a simple example.

For testing purposes, the following background information will also be disclosed to the supplier when the bids are closed: the source code of "FXTester" (CS4 FLA file), "FXBase" (.as file) and "FXInterface" (.as file).


Terms and Conditions
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The following Terms and Conditions come in addition to the terms of service of this website:

1. Intellectual Property
The deliverables shall become the exclusive property of Lunafelina as from the date of delivery.

2. Confidentiality
The supplier shall not disclose, make use or reproduce the documents or any other information furnished by Lunafelina to any other person.

3. Permits and Licenses
The necessary steps for obtaining all permits and licenses required for the implementation of the task under the laws and regulations in force at the place at which the work is to be carried out shall be the exclusive responsibility of the supplier.

4. Governing Law
If a dispute relating to the task cannot be resolved through this website, the task execution shall be governed by Belgian law, and the dispute shall be brought before Courts of Brussels.

5. General legal terms
If any court of law, having the jurisdiction to decide on this matter, rules that any provision of these terms is invalid, that provision will be removed from the terms without affecting the rest of the terms. The remaining provisions of the terms will continue to be valid and enforceable.


Important Notice
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Include in your bid a few words in order to say that you fully understand the present document, and that you agree with all of its content.


Additional files submitted:
FXSet1_0001.wmv
FXInterface.zip
FXBase.zip
FXAlpha.as
FXSet1_0010.wmv
FXSet1_0009.wmv
FXSet1_0008.wmv
FXSet1_0007.wmv
FXSet1_0006.wmv
FXSet1_0005.wmv
FXSet1_0004.wmv
FXSet1_0003.wmv
FXSet1_0002.wmv
FXTester.swf