130172 - Adobe Flash CS4: Advanced

Duration

2 Days

Overview

You created basic Flash animations. You may now need to work on Flash projects that require implementation of advanced functionality. In this course, you will use the advanced features of Adobe® Flash® CS4 to plan, design, and develop complex Flash projects.

Target Student

This course is intended for students who want to expand their introductory skills in developing animations and their knowledge of ActionScript™ 3.0.

Course Objective

You will plan, design, and develop complex Flash projects using the Adobe® Flash® CS4 application.

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance Based Objectives

After completing this workshop, students will be able to:

• plan a Flash project.
• design a project.
• manage symbols.
• create advanced animations.
• add audio to a movie.
• work with ActionScript 3.0.
• publish a movie in different file formats.
• extend Flash.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, it is recommended that you first take the following Element K course (or have equivalent knowledge): Adobe® Flash® CS4: Level 1. Students should also have a desire to expand their knowledge of ActionScript™ 3.0.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Planning a Flash Project

• Topic 1A: Understand a Workflow
• Topic 1B: Translate Workflow Plans to Flash

Lesson 2: Designing a Project

• Topic 2A: Initiate a Project
• Topic 2B: Create Design Patterns

Lesson 3: Managing Symbols

• Topic 3A: Use Movie Clips
• Topic 3B: Organize Movie Assets
• Topic 3C: Use Buttons

Lesson 4: Creating Advanced Animations

• Topic 4A: Work with Inverse Kinematics
• Topic 4B: Add Motion to Animations
• Topic 4C: Apply 3-D Transformation to an Object
• Topic 4D: Apply Effects to an Object

Lesson 5: Adding Audio to a Movie

• Topic 5A: Import Audio
• Topic 5B: Control Audio

Lesson 6: Working with ActionScript™ 3.0

• Topic 6A: Understand ActionScript
• Topic 6B: Add Interactivity Using ActionScript Elements
• Topic 6C: Use Dynamic Mask
• Topic 6D: Work with Components

Lesson 7: Publishing a Movie in Different Formats

• Topic 7A: Add Metadata to SWF Files
• Topic 7B: Ensure Accessibility
• Topic 7C: Create Multiple Outputs

Lesson 8: Extending Flash

• Topic 8A: Understand JSFL
• Topic 8B: Understand Adobe® Extension Manager CS4
  

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