DISCOVERING THE SECRETS OF FLASH&TRADE
In this seminar you'll learn...
How to create spectacular animated graphics in Flash that download in a snap
The keys to incredible animation effects using frame-by-frame and tweening techniques
Everything you need to know about using digital sound files with Flash
How to make an interactive Flash movie
And much more
Welcome to the world of Flash™, where you don´t have to be an "artist" to ignite your Web site with eye-popping special effects, stunning multimedia and sophisticated animation. In this workshop, you´ll learn Flash is not about showing off, it´s about how today´s high-traffic sites add real value, create a hugely successful user experience and maximize profits. If you want to learn how to get the most out of Flash, this workshop is for you.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
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Program hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exploring the Flash environment
Once you launch the Flash application you´ll be confronted with a dizzying array of windows and options such as the Movie Explorer, Mixer Panel, Info Panel and others. In this informative session, we´ll take the mystery out of all the options, windows and tools found in Flash. You´ll also learn ... What Flash is capable of and how you can use this powerful application to create stunning multimedia and sophisticated animation effects
How to make the most of the Flash Toolbox and how to speed up the development of your project
Go item by item through each of the menu options to discover their functions and uncover some quick keyboard shortcuts that´ll enhance the way you work with Flash
Tips for working with panels—take control of them and increase your productivity
How to get the most from Flash tools such as the Pen Tool and other drawing tools
The keys to creating stunning Flash graphics
In this session, you´ll go beyond the basics of simple bitmap images and discover how to create really impressive graphics, including animation effects. Not only will you learn how to use Flash as a simple vector-drawing tool, you´ll also find out how to put its power to full use as an interactive multimedia-authoring program. Also in this session ... Understanding the two dimensions of the timeline—Time and Depth—and why this knowledge is key to productive work in Flash
How the Library stores symbols and how to import objects such as sounds, bitmaps or even QuickTime® movies as symbols in a Library
Advanced graphic techniques, including creating pill-shaped buttons, stunning 3-D effects and more
Creating special effects using masks—including masking with a graphic, with a group and with a symbol
How to create text effects that virtually leap off the page
The keys to animation techniques including frame-by-frame and tweening—how to choose which method to use
Sound advice—what you need to know about using sound in Flash
Integrating sound with your Flash project adds dimension to your creation. In this session, you´ll find out how to deepen the impact of your visual creations with the addition of sound and how to do it without placing a heavy burden on bandwidth. You´ll learn ... What you need to know about digital sounds before you start importing them into Flash
How to import a variety of sound files into Flash and the pros and cons of each sound file type
Little-known tips on how to work with audio clips to produce high-quality sound while keeping file sizes as small as possible
How to use the Flash Library to specify a compression scheme for exported sound files
Discover the sound editing features of Flash and how to synchronize audio to animations
Uncover the secrets to optimizing Flash sound for export and how to convert a Flash sound to a QuickTime soundtrack
Making interactive Flash movies
One of the key features of Flash is the creation of interactive movies. In this session, you´ll learn how to create movies that can be controlled by the end user, opening up the door for endless possibilities like interactive training and product demonstrations. In this session ... Understanding actions and event handlers—the key to making Flash interactive
How Flash has the ability to use multiple timelines simultaneously and what that means to an interactive Flash movie
Managing your movie clips—positioning, scaling, rotating and more
The "ins and outs" of ActionScripts
What a preloader is and why you can´t preload individual portions of a movie clip
How to use the loadMovie command so users don´t have to wait through the downloading of one or
Techniques on how to get around file caches of proxy servers so your customers aren´t seeing out-of-date Flash movies
Putting it all together on the Web—publishing your Flash movies
Once you´ve created Flash movies you´ll need to know how to publish them. Here we´ll show you the steps necessary to publish Flash movies to an intranet or the Internet. You´ll learn how to avoid the common mistakes most developers run into when publishing Flash movies so your content smoothly streams to remote users—even those with slow-speed connections. You´ll learn ... The 7 keys to optimizing your Flash artwork for Web publishing
The right way to test your Flash movies before you publish them
How to use the Bandwidth Profiler to simulate virtually any download speed to determine how long it will take to download your Flash movie
How to incorporate Flash movies into handwritten HTML documents
How to make your HTML pages check for the presence of the Flash Player so remote users are assured of being able to see your Flash movies
US/Canada:
1-800-867-4340
United Kingdom:
0800 968254
Australia:
1 800 145 233
New Zealand:
0800 447 299
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
1-800-867-4340
United Kingdom:
0800 968254
Australia:
1 800 145 233
New Zealand:
0800 447 299
or e-mail us at:
onsite@skillpath.net
