Chapter 5: Working with bitmaps

In addition to its vector drawing capabilities, OpenFL includes the ability to create bitmap images or manipulate the pixel data of external bitmap images that are loaded into a SWF. With the ability to access and change individual pixel values, you can create your own filter-like image effects and use the built-in noise functions to create textures and random noise.

Section Contents

• Basics of working with bitmaps
• The Bitmap and BitmapData classes
• Manipulating pixels
• Copying bitmap data
• Compressing bitmap data
• Making textures with noise functions
• Scrolling bitmaps
• Working with bitmap assets