I don't want to start a war, but I feel that there are very
clear criteria for the use of Flash. There are other times when the
call on whether to use it is or is not as clear, but these are the times
when I known I need to use it.
Graphic - intensive interfaces where ther is a great deal of animation
and /or interactivity,
Places where animations are needed for explanation of concepts or for the
exposition of content.
Cases in which you wish to pass variables to/from Java/Javascript objects
regarding th control of animations.
(This is my main use of Flash)
Graphically-based animation with low file size (this is very different
from Real or Animated Gif)
Sites with many interlocking animated sections.
Interface structures that do not fit well withing HTML paradigms.
I usually get very tense when I see the "Gabocorp opening
screen" sort of opener.
The only people who have impressed me with their opener is: http://www.idgruppe.com
Being innovative is problematic at best.
I know I'm lousy at it most of the time, but you have to
try.
