Flash; why so expensive?

Lemonio · 03-05-2007, 02:40 PM

i have been doing animation in school for a while, and flash is very fun, but it costs so much money! why! i would have bought it if it was cheaper but it is around 300 dollars. if anyone can tell me how to get flash cheaper, maybe an older version, please tell me.
P.S if this is the wrong forum to post this sorry, but i thought this one was most appropriate for my question

Lemonio · 03-05-2007, 06:55 PM

can i get the education version that is cheaper if i am a student in high school?

ebackhus · 03-06-2007, 12:14 PM

You should be able to. The only stipulation with student/teacher versions is that you cannot use them for commercial works.

Lemonio · 03-06-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ebackhus

You should be able to. The only stipulation with student/teacher versions is that you cannot use them for commercial works.

what does that mean? i can't sell it?
i don't plan to
or can i not distribute it at all

crazijoe · 03-06-2007, 01:21 PM

You cannot profit from the product that you create with it. It is suppose to be use only for learning.

Lemonio · 03-06-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crazijoe

You cannot profit from the product that you create with it. It is suppose to be use only for learning.

i will check again if my brother has it, but if he doesn't what version is best for both good price and good features?

Lemonio · 03-07-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonio

i will check again if my brother has it, but if he doesn't what version is best for both good price and good features?

anyone?

ebackhus · 03-08-2007, 08:20 AM

The student version has all the same tricks as the commercial version.

Lemonio · 03-08-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ebackhus

The student version has all the same tricks as the commercial version.

nonono. i didn't mean student version. i meant which version of the program. flash 8, flash mx, ...

wolf_3d · 03-08-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemonio

nonono. i didn't mean student version. i meant which version of the program. flash 8, flash mx, ...

I'd recommend the latest version, other wise you'll find it harder to keep up with coming versions and what you currently know will soon become obsolete.

In flash 8 they intoduced image processing capabilities which didn't exist in older versions.. you might be interested in that.

It would also be helpful for you to check out the flash forums at Adobe.com. Thats where I used to seek (and find) advice.

Cheers.

Lemonio · 03-20-2007, 02:23 PM

any other suggestions?

Inactive · 03-20-2007, 05:13 PM

swish might be another option. i remember using swish 2, but in the olden days mainly for text animation. they have now expanded the selection pack so maybe there is something in there to suite you.

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