Computer Training

Flash Introduction

Course Length: 2 Days

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: Knowledge of Windows Introduction topics and ability to use keyboard and mouse. Recommended: A basic understanding of HTML, and Fireworks.

Course Description

  • During this course you will create Web pages or Web page components that contain text, graphics, and animation. Topics include: exploring Macromedia Flash MX 2004, working with graphics, adding text to a movie, adding animations to a movie, adding interactivity with buttons, creating interactive movies, adding media to a movie, and publishing documents.

Detailed List of Topics

Exploring Macromedia Flash MX 2004

  • Define Rich Internet Applications
  • Orientation to Macromedia Flash MX 2004
  • The Process of Producing Flash Applications

Working with Graphics

  • Import Images
  • Create Vector Graphics
  • Modify Vector Graphics
  • Organize Content with Layers
  • Modify Colors
  • Optimize Movies by Using Symbols
  • Create Mask Effects

Adding Text to a Movie

  • Create Text
  • Build Forms
  • Set Starting Text with ActionScript
  • Set Font Options
  • Add Input Text by Using Flash Components

Adding Animations to a Movie

  • Create an Animation
  • Create a Motion Tween Animation
  • Create a Complex Motion Tween
  • Control the Timeline with ActionScript
  • Create a Shape Tween Animation
  • Animate Using Timeline Effects

Adding Interactivity with Buttons

  • Create Buttons
  • Control Movies with Button Behaviors
  • Create Navigation Systems

Creating Interactive Movies

  • Add Interactivity with Movieclips
  • Create a Flash Slide Presentation

Adding Media to a Movie

  • Add Sounds
  • Add Sounds with Behaviors
  • Add Video
  • Display Video with Media Components

Publishing Flash Documents

  • Publish Documents
  • Detect the Flash Player Version