Comments on: How to Learn Actionscript (Flash) for Data Visualization http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/ Strength in Numbers Wed, 23 May 2012 01:27:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: links for 2009-03-21 at adam hoyle presents suckmypixel http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-25615 links for 2009-03-21 at adam hoyle presents suckmypixel Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:31:29 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-25615 [...] How to Learn Actionscript (Flash) for Data Visualization | FlowingData (tags: programming flash flex visualization actionscript tutorial data) [...] [...] How to Learn Actionscript (Flash) for Data Visualization | FlowingData (tags: programming flash flex visualization actionscript tutorial data) [...]

]]> By: First step in bringing change: find the believers |  http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-22399 First step in bringing change: find the believers |  Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:17:52 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-22399 [...] Develop new skills: Disclaimer: I know neither Django nor Flash, so I’m kind of a hypocrite here. I’m a lucky hypocrite, though, because I got to work with guys who dream in ActionScript and Python. If you don’t have access to a Sean or a Ben — and I realize few newsrooms have the budget to hire tech gurus right now — then train and nurture your enthusiasts. IRE runs occasional Django boot camps, and there are a number of good online tutorials, including Jeff Croft’s explanation of Django for non-programmers. Here’s a nice primer on data visualization with Flash. [...] [...] Develop new skills: Disclaimer: I know neither Django nor Flash, so I’m kind of a hypocrite here. I’m a lucky hypocrite, though, because I got to work with guys who dream in ActionScript and Python. If you don’t have access to a Sean or a Ben — and I realize few newsrooms have the budget to hire tech gurus right now — then train and nurture your enthusiasts. IRE runs occasional Django boot camps, and there are a number of good online tutorials, including Jeff Croft’s explanation of Django for non-programmers. Here’s a nice primer on data visualization with Flash. [...]

]]> By: Kelso’s Corner » Blog Archive » Building the Data Desk: Lessons From the L.A. Times (Knight Digital Media Center) http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-21535 Kelso’s Corner » Blog Archive » Building the Data Desk: Lessons From the L.A. Times (Knight Digital Media Center) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:12:33 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-21535 [...] Develop new skills: Disclaimer: I know neither Django nor Flash, so I’m kind of a hypocrite here. I’m a lucky hypocrite, though, because I got to work with guys who dream in ActionScript and Python. If you don’t have access to a Sean or a Ben — and I realize few newsrooms have the budget to hire tech gurus right now — then train and nurture your enthusiasts. IRE runs occasional Django boot camps, and there are a number of good online tutorials, including Jeff Croft’s explanation of Django for non-programmers. Here’s a nice primer on data visualization with Flash. [...] [...] Develop new skills: Disclaimer: I know neither Django nor Flash, so I’m kind of a hypocrite here. I’m a lucky hypocrite, though, because I got to work with guys who dream in ActionScript and Python. If you don’t have access to a Sean or a Ben — and I realize few newsrooms have the budget to hire tech gurus right now — then train and nurture your enthusiasts. IRE runs occasional Django boot camps, and there are a number of good online tutorials, including Jeff Croft’s explanation of Django for non-programmers. Here’s a nice primer on data visualization with Flash. [...]

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]]> By: 5 Types of Data Visualization People - What Type Are You? | FlowingData http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-5595 5 Types of Data Visualization People - What Type Are You? | FlowingData Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:47:39 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-5595 [...] all about implementation. They have a strong programming background with experience in Processing, Actionscript, or some other similar language and probably have worked with large databases at one point or [...] [...] all about implementation. They have a strong programming background with experience in Processing, Actionscript, or some other similar language and probably have worked with large databases at one point or [...]

]]> By: Nathan Yau http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50192 Nathan Yau Tue, 13 May 2008 18:37:00 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50192 @Breck: i guess it depends a lot on what type of visualization you're after. if it's the analytics stuff (which I think you're interested in) then lettings others do it is probably ok. regarding gapminder... if you like that, you'll probably be interested in the google viz api: http://flowingdata.com/2008/03/21/is-the-new-google-visualization-api-going-to-limit-our-data-imagination/ @Breck: i guess it depends a lot on what type of visualization you’re after. if it’s the analytics stuff (which I think you’re interested in) then lettings others do it is probably ok. regarding gapminder… if you like that, you’ll probably be interested in the google viz api:

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]]> By: Breck http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-4250 Breck Sun, 11 May 2008 22:33:33 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-4250 @Nathan....How is it coming? I've been interested in learning how to program flash visualization tools ever since I saw Gapminder. After a few small attempts however, I think I've given up. It seems like there are many brilliant computer scientists who can create programs that take care of the data visualization part and allow the user to focus on the actual data and analysis instead. In other words I thought: why try to build my own interactive data visualization tool when there are programs like Excel, JMP, SAS, etc.? Even if the existing Flash data visualization tools aren't as powerful as I wish they were, I decided I can wait until the real pros code up the Excel caliber versions, instead of spending my time vainly trying to program my own. That's just my thoughts anyway. I've decided it's a better investment for me to spend my time developing my data analysis skills rather than my programming skills. But I'm wondering if you've made progress, because I am considering giving it another crack. @Nathan….How is it coming?

I’ve been interested in learning how to program flash visualization tools ever since I saw Gapminder. After a few small attempts however, I think I’ve given up.

It seems like there are many brilliant computer scientists who can create programs that take care of the data visualization part and allow the user to focus on the actual data and analysis instead. In other words I thought: why try to build my own interactive data visualization tool when there are programs like Excel, JMP, SAS, etc.? Even if the existing Flash data visualization tools aren’t as powerful as I wish they were, I decided I can wait until the real pros code up the Excel caliber versions, instead of spending my time vainly trying to program my own.

That’s just my thoughts anyway. I’ve decided it’s a better investment for me to spend my time developing my data analysis skills rather than my programming skills. But I’m wondering if you’ve made progress, because I am considering giving it another crack.

]]> By: Nathan Yau http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50190 Nathan Yau Sat, 03 May 2008 14:04:00 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50190 this could be useful to those who don't want to buy flex: http://theflashblog.com/?p=376 this could be useful to those who don’t want to buy flex: http://theflashblog.com/?p=376

]]> By: Nathan Yau http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50189 Nathan Yau Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:57:00 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-50189 Another one I forgot to mention (but haven't used yet)... for 3d rendering, papervision 3d looks very promising: http://dev.papervision3d.org/ Another one I forgot to mention (but haven’t used yet)… for 3d rendering, papervision 3d looks very promising: http://dev.papervision3d.org/

]]> By: nuiman http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-3444 nuiman Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:59:46 +0000 http://flowingdata.com/2008/04/21/how-to-learn-actionscript-flash-for-data-visualization/#comment-3444 @roel and author... you might be interested in Flash Develop... it really makes AS3 development fast :) Check out: http://nuigroup.com/forums/viewthread/1689/ there is a video tutorial on how to get started. @roel and author… you might be interested in Flash Develop… it really makes AS3 development fast :)

Check out: http://nuigroup.com/forums/viewthread/1689/ there is a video tutorial on how to get started.

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