Flash Training | Chicago & Los Angeles
Fast Facts
Duration
3 days
3 days
Class Size
Max 8 students
Max 8 students
Times
9.00am to 4.30pm
9.00am to 4.30pm
Computer
One per student
One per student
Training Manual
Included
Included
Price
1295.00
1295.00
Flash CS4 Fundamentals
Course Description
Flash Fundamentals is a 3 day introductory class for people new to the Flash environment. You will learn to build rich interactive Flash animations and websites incorporating text, graphics, animations, video and sounds.
Target Audience
This Adobe Certified Flash course is aimed at people who would like to learn Flash to build a wide range of content such as marketing presentations, interactive websites, e-learning applications and more. No prior experience of Flash is required. Training available on both Mac and Pc platforms. Find out more about our Flash training deals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Flash training course students will be able to:
- Navigate the entire Flash Interface
- Use the Drawing Tools to create Artwork
- Import Artwork and Photos
- Create Flash Symbols with Special Effects
- Create attrative Animations in Flash
- Articulate Motion and Morphing
- Create an Interactive Menu system
- Add Sound and Video
- Use Flash Components
- Import External content into Flash
- Publishing Flash to the Web or other Media
Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Jul, 2009 | Aug, 2009 | Sep, 2009 | Oct, 2009 |
| Flash CS4 Fundamentals | Aug 5 - 7 ! | Sep 9 - 11 ! | Oct 28 - 30 ! |
Los Angeles |
Jul, 2009 | Aug, 2009 | Sep, 2009 | Oct, 2009 |
| Flash CS4 Fundamentals | Jul 29 - 31 ! | Sep 9 - 11 ! | Oct 5 - 7 ! Oct 19 - 21 ! |
* Class almost full ! Class guaranteed to run † Class is full
Course Outline
Unit 1: Getting Acquainted
- Starting Flash and Opening a File
- Getting to Know the Work Area
- Working with the Library Panel
- Understanding the Timeline
- Organizing Layers in a Timeline
- Using the Property Inspector
- Using the Tools Panel
- Undoing Steps in Flash
- Previewing Your Movie
- Publishing Your Movie
- Finding Resources for Using Flash
Unit 2: Working with Graphics
- Understanding Strokes and Fills
- Creating Rectangles
- Using a Gradient Fill
- Making Selections
- Drawing Ovals
- Making Patterns
- Creating Curves
- Creating Transparencies
- Creating and Editing Text
Unit 3: Creating and Editing Symbols
- Importing Illustrator Files
- About Symbols
- Creating Symbols
- Importing Photoshop Files
- Editing and Managing Symbols
- Changing the Size and Position of Instances
- Changing the Color Effect of Instances
- Understanding Blend Effects
- Applying Filters for Special Effects
- Positioning in 3D Space
Unit 4: Adding Animation
- About Animation
- Understanding the Project File
- Animating Position
- Changing the Pacing and Timing
- Animating Transparency
- Animating Filters
- Animating Transformations
- Changing the Path of the Motion
- Swapping Tween Targets
- Creating Nested Animations
- Using the Motion Editor
- Easing
- Animating 3D Motion
- Previewing the Animation
Unit 5: Articulated Motion and Morphing
- Articulated Motion with Inverse Kinematics
- Constraining Joints
- Inverse Kinematics with Shapes
- Armature Options
- Morphing with Shape Tweens
- Using Shape Hints
Unit 6: Creating Interactive Navigation
- About Interactive Movies
- Designing a Layout
- Creating Buttons
- Understanding ActionScript 3.0
- Adding a Stop Action
- Creating Event Handlers for Buttons
- Creating Destination Keyframes
- Playing Animation at the Destination
- Animated Buttons
Unit 7: Working with Sound and Video
- Understanding the Project File
- Using Sounds
- Understanding Flash Video
- Using the Adobe Media Encoder
- Understanding Encoding Options
- Playback of External Video
- Working with Video and Transparency
- Embedding Flash Video
Unit 8: Using Components
- About Components
- Adding a Text Component
- Using Components to Create Interactivity
Unit 9: Loading and Controlling Flash Content
- Loading External Content
- Removing External Content
- Controlling Movie Clips
- Creating Masks
Unit 10: Publishing Flash Documents
- Testing a Flash Document
- Understanding the Bandwidth Profiler
- Adding Metadata
- Publishing a Movie for the Web
- Alternative Publishing Options
Meet the Instructors
Leslie
Leslie has been developing web sites for the last 10 years, and currently runs her own web design/development consultancy which she incorporated in 1999. Leslie is also an experienced trainer having delivered software and technical training for the past 7 years. She holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in technical instruction. Leslie is very easy to get along with and has been known to include a good dose of humor into her classes.
"Leslie is a great instructor. She has an easy going, generous style. The class was excellent. I recommend this class to anyone who is trying to learn Flash, I feel that I've learned a lot and that it was worth my time."
Anne-Marie Gephart - U.S. Army TACOM-RI
"Leslie provided detailed explanations that applied to each of our interests and needs. It was helpful to know what would work best or shouldn't be used when we have to create our own projects later. She kept a positive attitude and used a lot of humor in the class which was incredibly helpful since this is a difficult and sometimes overwhelming program to learn. I was worried that coming into this class would be too much and overwhelm me but I quickly felt at ease and although I know we've only scratched the surface, I feel comfortable going back to my boss and explaining what we did in class. As primitive as it may look, I feel like I accomplished a lot in three days."
Christina Pudlas - Kohl's Corporation
"I was surprised to see the greeter at the front of the desk. She came in an greeting me and then showed me around. I felt very much at "home" right away. I think that little touch is very important. I have been to many training centers and NO ONE has ever been that courteous.
Leslie was great! She was able to provide real world examples, that I know I will definitely use in the workplace immediately. And even though I thought I wouldn't get it, she was able to break it down to me in a very simple way. I will definitely recommend the facility, class, and instructor to anyone. Thank you.
Leslie was great! She was able to provide real world examples, that I know I will definitely use in the workplace immediately. And even though I thought I wouldn't get it, she was able to break it down to me in a very simple way. I will definitely recommend the facility, class, and instructor to anyone. Thank you.
Traci Williams - Aston Asset Management
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