Flash is often refered to as simply a tool for web animation when it is capable of being so much more. This course will teach delegates how to create projects ranging from simple banner animations through to complete Flash based web interfaces. It starts with the basics of the Flash interface and tools and steadily moves on to the more complex features in Flash such as layer masking, dynamic filters and a lead into using Actionscript.

Overview

The course covers the following areas :

• Uses of Adobe Flash
• The Adobe Flash family components
• Flash Techniques - Animation overview
• Flash Techniques - Frame by frame
• Working with the Flash interface
  • The Start Page
  • The Default Workspace
  • Working with Panels
  • Flash Preferences
  • Getting Help within Flash
• Drawing and Colour
  • The Pencil Tool
  • The Selection Tool
  • The Pen Tool
  • The Shape Tools
  • The Free Transform Tool
  • The Brush Tool
  • The Eyedropper, Ink & Paint Bucket Tools
  • Working with Colours & Gradients
  • Creating Custom Colour Palettes
  • Grouping Elements
• Animation within Flash
  • The Animation Stage Timeline
  • Flash Document Properties
  • Frames and Keyframes
  • Deleting and Copying Frames
  • Previewing an Animation
  • Frame by Frame Animation
• Animation within Flash
  • Shape Tweening
  • Breaking apart elements
  • Shape Hints
  • Editing Multiple Frames
• Symbols and Instances
  • Creating Symbols
  • Organising the Library
  • Motion Tweening
  • Motion Tweening Effects
• Animation within Flash
  • Adding Additional Layers
  • Creating Motion Guides
  • Easing
  • Animating Text
• Animation within Flash
  • Timeline Effects
  • Layer Masking
  • Animating a Mask
• Using Text in Flash
  • Working with Text
  • Text Anti-aliasing

Overview cont.

• Working with Bitmaps
  • Importing Images
  • Importing and editing sequences
  • Tracing Bitmap Images
  • Bitmaps Colour Effects
• Button Symbols
  • Creating a Button
  • Using Invisible Buttons
• Movie Clip Symbols
  • Movie Clip Timelines
  • Movie Clip Instances
  • Nesting Symbols
  • Using Blend Modes
  • Applying Custom Filters
• Working with Scenes
  • Adding Scenes
  • Navigating scenes
• Actionscript Basics
  • Types of Actions
  • The Actions Panel
  • Script Assist
  • Stopping the Playhead
  • Creating a Link
  • Controlling the playhead
• Actionscript Basics
  • Using Flash 8 Behaviours
  • Using Flash 8 Components
• Flash Extras
  • Adding Accessibility
  • Using Video in Flash 8
  • Publishing Flash Movies

Who is it aimed at?

This course is for individuals who would like a thorough introduction to using Adobe Flash. This OCR iMedia course offers a comprehensive grounding for those in the early stages of an interactive media career and looking to develop their skills further.

Entry requirements

Although there are no formal qualifications required to attend this course, attendees should have a basic understanding of web design processes and be confident working with computer applications. If you are unsure about these requirements, please contact us via the contact us page.

Delivery method

The course is a 5 day fully trainer led course. To help reduce the effect on your business of losing a member of staff for 5 days, this course runs 1 day a week over 5 weeks. Delegates then have the time needed to absorb and implement the information gained during these intensive training days.