Adobe Proposes New Standard for 3D Effects on the Web (Article Review #5)

Article Title
"Adobe Proposes New Standard for 3D Effects on the Web"

Article Author
Scott Gilbertson

Article Publication Date
October 12, 2011

URL of Original Article
http://www.webmonkey.com/2011/10/adobe-proposes-new-standard-for-3d-effects-on-the-web/

Article Summary
Adobe had a new set of CSS-based program for a web layout tool is called CSS Shaders. This set brings high-quality 3D effects to the web without the need of Flash. The CSS Shader is similair with Adobe Flash. CSS Shader could custom the shaders in the page's style sheet and applies them in HTML elements.

Relevance to the Class
This new Adobe set called CSS Shader brings a high-quality 3D graphic into the web. It works well just like Adobe Flash program. This helps the web developer to create more creative website with this program.

Key Quote
"The CSS Shaders proposal would add similar tools to the CSS specification, allowing web developers to easily apply cinema-style filter effects to any HTML content. Think grayscale to color transitions, animated shadows, photo-realistic warping and other mainstays of the 3D animation world.”