Adobe Shockwave Player

Experience high-performance multimedia created in Director

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Over 450 million Internet-enabled desktops have installed Adobe Shockwave Player. These people now have access to some of the best the Web has to offer - including dazzling 3D games and entertainment, interactive product demonstrations, and online learning applications. Shockwave Player displays Web content that has been created by Adobe Director.

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Mac OS v10.4 "Tiger" Compatibility

Adobe Shockwave Player is compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger." Any future updates about compatibility will be reported in the Emerging Issues TechNote.

Shockwave Player in Action

aquo-thon Mountain Bike Extreme Race

Experience the new features of Director 11 in the aquo-thon Mountain Bike Extreme Race, or try it in demo mode to learn more.

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aquo-thon Mountain Bike Extreme Race

Maid Marian: Sherwood Dungeon

Independent game developer Maid Marian uses Director and Shockwave Player to deliver immersive 3D MMO games online. "No other technology can deliver Direct X powered 3D entertainment on a web page to as many people worldwide as Director and Shockwave." – Gene Endrody, Maid Marian Entertainment CEO.

Pearson Prentice Hall: Science Explorer, Active Art Digital Curriculum

Using Director and the built in support for textured real-time interactive 3D environments of Shockwave Player allows Pearson Prentice Hall to deliver interactive simulations, online and offline, for its innovative Science Explorer program.

Science Alberta Foundation: Wonderville 3D

Science Alberta Foundation used Director to create an immersive, media-rich 3D environment that engages students in unique science learning. By leveraging existing Flash assets and the rapid development environment of Director, Science Alberta Foundation was able to deliver Wonderville3D in only three months.