Adobe Flash Introduction

1 Day
Versions 8 or [Version CS3]

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the essential skills necessary to create objects and animate in Adobe's Flash 8. Students will explore the basics of Flash, including tools and features, and will create different types of animations.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Adobe Flash or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

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Exploring the Flash 8 Environment

Explore Flash 8

Explore the Flash 8 Work Environment

Work with Templates

Exploring the Drawing and Painting Tools

Compare Vector and Raster Graphics

Examine the Basic Drawing and Painting Tools

Create a Custom Color Swatch, Gradient, and Line Style

Manipulating Objects

Edit Objects Using the Selection Tools

Change Object Interaction

Create Symbols and Instances

Transform Objects

Work with Bitmap Images

Working with Text

Create Text Blocks

Convert Text into Shapes

Working with Multiple Layers in a Movie

Work with Multiple Layers

Create a Mask Layer

Align the Objects in a Flash 8 Document

Creating an Animation

Create a Frame-by-Frame Animation

Create a Shape-Tween Animation

Create a Motion-Tween Animation

Create a Guide Layer

Mask Animations

Publishing a Flash 8 Movie

Select the Publish Settings

Publish a Flash File