Macromedia Flash Introduction
Course Duration: 2 days
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Course objective
This 2-day course focuses on how to create interactive, vector-based Web
sites using Macromedia Flash.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates attending this course should have a good understanding of designing
a Web site using HTML or a tool such as Macromedia Dreamweaver.
Structure
Each delegate has the exclusive use of a PC and training includes extensive
hands-on activity.
This course can be run for versions 4, 5, MX and MX 2004.
Course Content
Introduction to Macromedia Flash
What is Macromedia Flash?
Streaming Animations
Vector-based Graphics
Interactive and Multimedia Movies
The Macromedia Flash Player
The Flash Interface
Main Menu and Toolbars
The Timeline
Frames and the Playhead
The Launcher Bar
Customisable Shortcuts
Basic Drawing
Modifying the Default Movie Properties
Drawing Tools
Simple Shape Behaviour
Modifying Strokes and Fills
Applying Transformations to Shapes
Advanced Drawing Techniques
Using Rulers and Guide Lines
Using Layers
Using the Text Tool
Importing Artwork
Converting Bitmaps to Vectors
Publishing & Exporting
Optimisation
Publish Settings
Animation
Introduction to Animation
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Masking
Motion Tweening
Using a Motion Guide
Making Movie Clips
Shape Tweening
Adding Interactivity
ActionScript
Using Input Text Boxes
Using Smart Clips
Making a Preloader
Making a Music Toggle
Using Sound
Streaming & Event Sounds
Importing Sounds
Adding Sounds to the Timeline
Adding Sounds to Buttons
Modifying Sounds
Customizing Sound Effects
Sound Compression
Symbols & Library Items
What is a Symbol?
Using and Organising the Library
Using Symbol Instances
The Movie Explorer
Integration with Dreamweaver
Using Flash Movies in Dreamweaver
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