FlashObject “is a small Javascript file used for embedding Macromedia Flash content. The script can detect the Flash plug-in in all major web browsers (on Mac and PC) and is designed to make embedding Flash movies as easy as possible.”
From the category archives:
Flash
Two Color sIFR – Take Two
Proper Flash embedding: FlashObject Best Practices
Flash-Image-Framing – Using Shaun Inman’s Flash image replacement methods to create a frame around images on a Web site.
DIY Map: Create clickable maps of the U.S or the World with configurable data
Web standards compliant Javascript Flash detect and embed: “a standard way to embed my Flash movies, whether it be a single movie on a page (full Flash site) or multiple inline Flash elements on a larger XHTML page.” Via Zeldman
How and when to use sIFR presents a great explanation of the technology and when it should, and should not be used.
FotoBuzz “lets you annotate your digital images and share the stories in your pictures.
With the FotoBuzz Viewlet you can easily integrate this functionality to any existing website or weblog and let your visitors add comments too!”
XHTML friendly Javascript for FlashWeb-Graphics