MooTools/Flash DropShadow Snapshot

The best HTML DropShadow I’ve seen is here: http://www.tastypopsicle.com/dropshadow/

This works fine with simple images, but in a situation where you need a background image, or you’d like the DOM to play more OOP.

After working with the amazing talent over at American Idol, we created a MooTools 1.2.1 DropShadow class that injects a Flash DropShadow into a specified DOM element. I know Microsoft IE offers the CSS filter: filter:DropShadow(Color=#EEEE66, OffX=5, OffY=5) which can come in handy; however, this tutorial offers the rich Flash style.

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On Your Mark, a 48film challenge entry from the Jack Credit and Cruxstar crew, continues to thrill audiences.  The short, improved horror has just won the BigStar.tv Horror Film Contest.  Below is a special promo, and your can check out the full 48 cut here.

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