Adobe® Edge is a new web motion and interaction design tool that allows designers to bring animated content to websites, using web standards like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
Although Adobe has stated that it is not a direct replacement for Flash, Adobe Edge offers most of the design features available in Adobe Flash Professional. Edge is based on the WebKit rendering engine and takes full advantage of the latest web development standards as Adobe seek to find a solution to Flash related issues across platforms and manufacturers such as the banning of Flash by Apple...
Edge will be updated regularly to add new functionality, stay ahead of evolving web standards, and incorporate user feedback to provide the best functionality and experience possible. This is an early look at Edge with more capabilities to come.
Edge Preview Highlights
This version of Edge focuses primarily on adding rich motion design to new or existing HTML projects, that runs beautifully on devices and desktops.
- Create new compositions with Edge’s drawing and text tools.
- Import popular web graphics such as SVG, PNG, JPG or GIF files.
- Easily choreograph animation with the timeline editor. Animate position, size, color, shape, rotation and more at the property level.
- Energize existing HTML files with motion, while preserving the integrity of CSS-based HTML layouts.
- Copy and paste transitions, invert them, and choose from over 25 built-in easing effects for added creativity.
User Review Adobe Edge
Pros
- Preview is completely free to use
- May one day replace Flash
- Slick interface and timeline
Cons
Windows
- Preview version may be prone to bugs
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Some features not implemented yet
System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the Edge Preview are as follows:Windows
- Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor
- Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1; or Windows 7
- 512MB of RAM
- 200 MB of available hard-disk space for installation
- 1280x800 display with 16-bit video card
- Broadband Internet connection required for online services and to validate Subscription Edition (if applicable) on an ongoing basis*
- Multicore Intel processor
- Mac OS X v10.6 and v10.7
- 512MB of RAM
- 200 MB of available hard-disk space for installation
- 1280x800 display with 16-bit video card
- Broadband Internet connection required for online services and to validate Subscription Edition (if applicable) on an ongoing basis*
