Flash 8: ActionScript

2 days

Overview

You have explored the basic features and functions of Flash 8. However, a knowledge of the advanced features will help you to create custom animations. In this course, you will create simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript.

Course Objective

You will explore the advanced features of Flash 8, such as working with ActionScript, creating simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript; and also create and customize components.

Target student

Students who want to have an in-depth understanding of techniques used to create more advanced web pages.

Prerequisites

Before taking up this course, students should be familiar with the basic features and functions in Macromedia Flash 8 Level 1.

Exploring the Basics of ActionScript

View a Flash File
Create a Basic Navigation
Apply Effects to Buttons
Set a Timeline Path Using Dot Notation

Planning Movies

Create a Storyboard
Create Modularity in Flash

Creating Simple Interactivity

Apply Effects at Runtime
Manipulate Variable Values Using Scripts
Set the Scroll and Tab Properties
Add a Movie Clip Script
Set Volume Using ActionScript
Create Conditional Statements

Creating a Video Game

Respond to Key Presses
Manipulate Movie Clips
Animate an Object

Creating Complex Interactivity

Make Movie Clips Draggable
Specify the Drop Target
Mark Targets Using Arrays
Create a Loop
Prevent Overlaps
Check Variable Values
Compare Arrays
Create an Easing Effect

Using Components

Create a Check Box
Create a Radio Button
Create a Combo Box