Flash MX Level 1 Introduction

1 day

Overview

Students will learn the basics of creating objects and animating in Macromedia's Flash MX. They will explore Flash tools and features, create different types of animations, and publish material for the Web.

Prerequisites

Students should have basic computer skills.

Benefits

Students will learn how to create custom Flash animations for use on the Web. They will create frame-by-frame, shape-tweened, and motion-tweened animation, using both custom and imported graphics as well as text.

Target student

This course is intended for students with little or no experience creating Flash animations, who want to create animations using Macromedia Flash MX.

What's Next

Flash MX Level 2 Advanced and Flash MX Level 3 ActionScript

The Flash Environment

What is Flash?
Vector Vs. Raster Graphics
The Flash Work Environment

Drawing and Painting

Basic Drawing and Painting Tools
Working with Strokes and Fills
Creating Custom Colors, Gradients, and LineStyles

Working with Objects

Manipulating Objects
Object Interaction
Transforming and Grouping Objects
Bitmap Images

Working with Multiple Layers in a Movie

Creating and Managing Multiple Layers
Mask Layers
Aligning Objects

Working with Text

Text Blocks
Converting Text into Shapes

Creating Animation

Frame-By-Frame Animation
Shape Tweened Animation
Motion Tweened Animation
Guide Layers
Mask Animations

Publishing Your Flash Movie

Selecting your Publishing Settings
Previewing and Publishing Files