FLMX1 - Macromedia Flash MX: Level 1
| Categories |
Graphics Training, Internet Training, Flash Training, Web Design Training |
| Duration |
1 day (7 hours) |
| Pre-requisites |
In order to take this course, you need to be familiar with the basic Windows operating system. |
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| Courseware |
FLMX1-EK-01 (100 pages) |
| Price |
$295 |
| Notes |
After completing this course, students will know how to create frame-by-frame, shape-tweened, and motion-tweened Flash animation using both custom and imported graphics as well as text for use on the Web. See also our
Fireworks Training Classes.
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Flash MX: Level 1 is a hands-on course that will introduce you to the basics of creating objects and animating in Macromedia's Flash MX. Students will view a Flash movie and modify the appearance of the Stage, draw, paint, and create custom colors, gradients, and line styles, manipulate objects, describe shape interaction, import artwork, add text and manipulate its behavior and appearance, build layers and use them to create various effects, create frame-by-frame, shape-tweened, and motion-tweened animation. and publish a Flash movie.
"EXCELLENT! I came into the Flash classing knowing NOTHING about the program. [The instructor] was very engaging and interesting. He knew his stuff.." -- Carol M. M. from San Diego, CA
"I learned basic animation. I learned some things about vector art programs that I had never known before. (The instructor) was outstanding. Patient. Very knowledgable. It seems to be very representative of the description offered prior to enrollment.." -- Robert E. from San Diego, CA
"If you want to get started in flash, take [this course]! [The instructor was] very knowledgeable, and good at explaining info.." -- Shane F. from San Diego, CA
The Flash Environment
Topic 1A: What is Flash?
Topic 1B: The Flash Work Environment
Drawing and Painting
Topic 2A: Vector vs. Raster Graphics
Topic 2B: Basic Drawing and Painting Tools
Topic 2C: Creating Custom Colors, Gradients, and Line Styles
Manipulating Objects
Topic 3A: Selecting Objects
Topic 3B: Object Interaction
Topic 3C: Transforming and Grouping Objects
Topic 3D: Bitmap Images
Working with Text
Topic 4A: Text Blocks
Topic 4B: Converting Text into Shapes
Multiple Layers in a Movie
Topic 5A: Creating and Managing Multiple Layers
Topic 5B: Mask Layers
Topic 5C: Aligning Objects
Creating Animation
Topic 6A: Frame-by-Frame Animation
Topic 6B: Shape-Tweened Animation
Topic 6C: Motion-Tweened Animation
Topic 6D: Guide Layers
Topic 6E: Mask Animations
Publishing Your Flash Movie
Topic 7A: Selecting Your Publishing Settings
Topic 7B: Previewing and Publishing Files