Getting Started with Macromedia Flash

Introduction

Lesson 1 Understand the Macromedia Flash Environment

(6)

Organizing the Macromedia Flash Workspace

(1)

Stage

(1)

Timeline

(1)

Panels

(1)

Tools panel

(2)

Start Macromedia Flash and set up the Workspace

(1)

Working with Panels

(1)

Change the Document Properties

(1)

Lesson 2 Open a Document and Play a Movie

(4)

Opening a Movie in Macromedia Flash

(1)

Previewing a Movie

(1)

Control menu commands (and keyboard shortcuts)

(1)

Controller

(1)

Testing a Movie

(1)

Open and play a movie using the Control menu and the Controller

(1)

Test a movie

(1)

Lesson 3 Create and Save a Movie

(4)

Creating a Macromedia Flash Movie

(1)

Creating an Animation

(1)

Adding an Effect to an Object

(1)

Create objects using drawing tools

(1)

Create basic animation

(1)

Change the brightness of an object

(1)

Lesson 4 Work with the Timeline

(6)

Understanding the Timeline

(1)

Using Layers

(1)

Using Frames

(1)

Using the Playhead

(1)

Understanding Scenes

(1)

Working with the Timeline

(1)

Add a layer

(1)

Create a second animation

(1)

Work with layers and view features in the timeline

(1)

Modify the frame rate

(1)

Lesson 5 Plan a Web Site

(4)

Planning an Application

(2)

Using Screen Design Guidelines

(1)

Using Interactive Design Guidelines

(1)

Lesson 6 Distribute a Macromedia Flash Movie

Distributing Movies

(2)

Publish a movie for distribution on the Web

(1)

Create a projector file

Drawing Objects in Macromedia Flash

Introduction

Lesson 1 Use the Macromedia Flash Drawing Tools

(6)

Using Macromedia Flash Drawing and Editing Tools

(1)

Displaying Gridlines, Guides, and Rulers

(1)

Show gridlines and check settings

(1)

Use the Oval, Rectangle, and Line Tools

(1)

Use the Pen, Pencil, and Brush Tools

(1)

Modify an object using tool options

(1)

Lesson 2 Select Objects and Apply Colors

(6)

Selecting Objects

(1)

Using the Selection Tool

(1)

Using the Lasso Tool

(1)

Object Drawing Model

(1)

Working with Colors

(1)

Working with Gradients

(1)

Select a drawing using the mouse and the Lasso Tool

(1)

Change fill and stroke colors

(1)

Create a gradient

(1)

Work with the Object Drawing Model Mode

(1)

Lesson 3 Work with Objects

(6)

Copying and Moving Objects

(1)

Transforming Objects

(1)

Resizing an Object

(1)

Rotating and Skewing an Object

(1)

Distorting an Object

(1)

Reshaping a Segment of an Object

(1)

Flipping an Object

(1)

Copy and move an object

(1)

Resize and reshape an object

(1)

Rotate, skew, and flip an object

(1)

Change view and reshape an object using the Subselection Tool

(1)

Lesson 4 Work with Text and Text Objects

(6)

Learning About Text

(1)

Entering Text and Changing the Text Block

(1)

Changing Text Attributes

(1)

Working with Paragraphs

(1)

Transforming Text

(1)

Enter text and change text attributes

(1)

Add a Filter effect to text

(1)

Skew text

(1)

Reshape and apply a gradient to text

(1)

Lesson 5 Work with Layers and Objects

Learning About Layers

(1)

Working with Layers

(1)

Using a Guide Layer

(1)

Distributing Text to Layers

(1)

Using Folder Layers

(1)

Create and reorder layers

(1)

Rename and delete layers on the timeline

(1)

Hide, lock, and display layer outlines

(1)

Create a guide for a Guide layer

(1)

Add objects to a Guide layer

(1)

Adding text on Top of an Object

Working with Symbols and Interactivity

Introduction

Lesson 1 Create Symbols and Instances

(6)

Creating a Graphic Symbol

(1)

Working with Instances

(2)

Create a symbol

(1)

Create and edit an instance

(1)

Edit a symbol in symbol-editing mode

(1)

Break apart an instance

(1)

Lesson 2 Work with Libraries

(6)

Understanding the Library

(2)

Create folders in the Library panel

(1)

Organize Symbols within Library panel folders

(1)

Display the properties of a symbol, rename and delete symbols

(1)

Use multiple Library panels

(1)

Lesson 3 Create Buttons

(6)

Understanding Buttons

(2)

Create a button

(1)

Edit a button and specify a Hit area

(1)

Test a button

(2)

Lesson 4 Assign Actions to Buttons

Understanding Actions

(1)

Analyzing ActionScript

(2)

Assign a stop action to frames

(1)

Assign a play action to a button

(1)

Assign a goto frame action to a button

(1)

Assign a second event to a button

Creating Animations

Introduction

How Does Animation Work?

(1)

Macromedia Flash Animation

(2)

Lesson 1 Create Frame-by-Frame Animations

(6)

Understanding Frame-by-Frame Animations

(1)

Creating a Frame-by-Frame Animation

(1)

Create an in-place frame-by-frame animation

(1)

Add detail to the animation

(1)

Create a moving frame animation

(1)

Change the frame rate

(1)

Lesson 2 Create Motion-Tweened Animation

(4)

Understanding Motion Tweening

(2)

Create a motion-tweened animation

(1)

Combine motion-tweened animations

(1)

Lesson 3 Work with Motion Guides

(6)

Understanding Motion Guides

(1)

Working with the Property Inspector When Creating Motion-Tweened Animations

(1)

Transformation Point and Registration Point

(1)

Create an animation without a motion guide

(1)

Add a motion guide to an animation

(1)

Orient an object to the path

(1)

After the path

(1)

Accelerate an animated object

(1)

Lesson 4 Create Animation Effects

(12)

Creating Motion Animation Effects

(1)

Resizing an Object Using a Motion Tween

(1)

Rotating an Object Using a Motion Tween

(1)

Changing an Object's Color Using a Motion Tween

(1)

Using the Onion Skin Feature

(1)

Combining Various Animation Effects

(1)

Creating Timeline Effects

(1)

Adding an Effect to an Object

(1)

Editing a Timeline Effect

(1)

Deleting a Timeline Effect

(1)

Use motion tweening to resize an object

(1)

Use motion tweening to rotate an object

(1)

Use motion tweening to change the color of an object

(1)

Display the Onion Skin feature

(1)

Create a Timeline Effect

(1)

View a Timeline Effect in the Library

(1)

Edit and remove a Timeline Effect

(1)

Apply several Timeline Effects to one object

(1)

Lesson 5 Animate Text

Animating Text

(2)

Select, copy, and paste frames

(1)

Create animated text

(1)

Create rotating text

(1)

Resize and fade in text

(1)

Make a text block into a button

(1)

Add an action to the button

Creating Special Effects

Introduction

Lesson 1 Create Shape Tween Animations

(6)

Shape Tweening

(1)

Using Shape Tweening to Create a Morphing Effect

(1)

Properties Panel Options

(1)

Shape Hints

(1)

Create a shape tween animation

(1)

Create a morphing effect

(1)

Adjust the rate of change in a shape-tweened animation

(1)

Use shape hints

(1)

Lesson 2 Create a Mask Effect

(4)

Understanding Mask Layers

(2)

Create a mask layer

(1)

Create a masked layer

(1)

Lesson 3 Add Sound

(4)

Incorporating Animation and Sound

(2)

Add sound to a movie

(1)

Add sound to a button

(1)

Lesson 4 Add Scenes

(6)

Understanding Scenes

(1)

Working with Scenes

(2)

Add and name a scene

(1)

Copying frames to add to a scene

(1)

Add interactivity to scenes

(1)

Add a Stop Action to a Frame

(1)

Lesson 5 Create an Animated Navigation Bar

Understanding Animated Navigation Bars

(1)

Using Frame Labels

(1)

Position the Drop Down Buttons

(2)

Add a Mask Layer

(2)

Assign an Action to a Drop Down Button

(1)

Add a Frame Label and Assign a Rollover Action

(1)

Add an Invisible Button

Preparing and Publishing Movies

Introduction

Lesson 1 Publish Movies

(6)

Using Publish Settings

(2)

Using Publish Preview

(1)

Publish using the default settings

(1)

Create a GIF animation from a movie

(1)

Create a JPEG image from a frame of a movie

(1)

Lesson 2 Reduce File Size to Optimize a Movie

(6)

Testing a Movie

(1)

Using the Bandwidth Profiler

(1)

Using the Simulate Download feature

(1)

Play a movie stored on your computer in a browser

(1)

Test the download time for a Movie

(1)

Use the Bandwidth Profiler

(1)

Optimize a movie by reducing file size

(1)

Lesson 3 Create a Preloader

(6)

Preloading a movie

(2)

Add Layers for a Preloader

(1)

Add Actions to the Preloader

(1)

Create the Preloader Animation

(1)

Testing the Preloader

(1)

Lesson 4 Use HTML Publish Settings

Understanding HTML Publishing Options

(1)

Determining Movie Placement in a Browser

(1)

Change HTML publish settings

(1)

Edit an HTML document

Importing and Modifying Graphics

Introduction

Lesson 1 Understand and Import Graphics

(8)

Understanding the Formats

(1)

Importing Different Graphic Formats: Overview

(1)

Using Macromedia Fireworks PNG files

(1)

Importing Macromedia Freehand Files

(1)

Importing Adobe Illustrator Files

(1)

Importing Bitmaps from Adobe Photoshop/Adobe ImageReady

(1)

Import a layered PNG file as a movie clip symbol

(1)

Import an Adobe Illustrator file as a symbol

(1)

Import an Adobe Photoshop file saved in JPG format

(1)

Change the compression settings of a bitmap

(1)

Lesson 2 Break Apart Bitmaps and Use Bitmap Fills

(4)

Breaking Apart Bitmaps

(1)

Using Bitmap Fills

(1)

Selecting a Bitmap Fill with the Color Mixer Panel

(1)

Break apart a bitmap

(1)

Use and edit a bitmap fill

(1)

Lesson 3 Trace Bitmap Graphics

(4)

Understanding Tracing

(1)

Using the Trace Settings

(2)

Task Trace a bitmap Image

(1)

Edit a traced bitmap Image

(1)

Lesson 4 Use Imported Graphics in a Scene

Mixing Graphic Formats

(1)

Optimizing Your Library

(1)

Importing Idiosyncrasies

(1)

Animating Imported Graphics

(2)

Task Using the images in combination to build a scene

Building Complex Animations

Introduction

Lesson 1 Plan for Complex Movies and Animations

(6)

Making Effective Use of Symbols and the Library Panel

(1)

Understanding Animated Graphic Symbols

(1)

Understanding Movie Clip Symbols

(2)

Work with an animated graphic symbol

(1)

Work with a movie clip symbol

(1)

Assign a stop action to the timeline

(1)

Lesson 2 Create an Animated Graphic Symbol

(4)

Using Graphic Symbols for Animations

(1)

Copying Frames and Layers from the Timeline

(2)

Delete objects from the timeline

(1)

Move frames to create an animated graphic symbol

(1)

Move an animated graphic symbol to the stage

(1)

Lesson 3 Create a Movie Clip Symbol

(6)

Using Movie Clip Symbols for Animations

(1)

Nesting Movie Clips

(2)

Create a movie clip symbol

(1)

Nest movie clip symbols

(1)

Move the movie clip symbol to the stage, rotate, and resize it

(1)

Animate an instance of a movie clip and resize an object

(1)

Lesson 4 Animate Buttons with Movie Clip Symbols

Understanding Animated Buttons

(1)

Building an Animated Button Symbol

(1)

Creating an Interactive Movie

(1)

Create an animated button

(2)

Place the animated button on the stage

(1)

Add a button action

Using Actionscript

Introduction

Lesson 1 Work with the Actions Panel

(8)

Using the Actions Panel

(2)

Configuring the Actions panel

(1)

Writing ActionScript Code

(1)

Referencing the Timeline in Actions

(1)

Create a frame label

(2)

Use frame labels with actions

(1)

Work in the Actions panel

(2)

Lesson 2 Work with Targets and Movie Clip Symbols

(8)

Working with Movie Clips

(1)

Referencing Movie Clip Symbols as ActionScript Targets

(2)

Assign an instance name to a movie clip symbol

(1)

Use ActionScript to control the timeline of a movie clip symbol

(1)

Use ActionScript to control the timeline of a nested movie clip symbol

(2)

Copy ActionScript between objects

(2)

Lesson 3 Create Interactive Movie Clip Symbols

(6)

Understanding Interactive Movie Clips

(1)

Creating Conditional Actions

(1)

Use ActionScript to make a movie clip symbol draggable

(1)

Create a conditional action

(2)

Use ActionScript to change the properties of a movie clip symbol

(1)

Lesson 4 Define Variables

Understanding Variables

(1)

Using Text Fields to Collect User Information

(1)

Understanding Expressions

(1)

Create an input text box

(1)

Create a dynamic text box

(1)

Use ActionScript to collect and modify string variables

(1)

Use ActionScript to collect and perform a mathematical operation on a numeric variable

(1)

Copying ActionScript code

(1)

Use the Number function to create an addition operation for numeric variables

Adding Sound and Video

Introduction

Lesson 1 Work with Sound

(6)

Importing Sound Files

(1)

Adding a Sound to the Timeline

(1)

Understanding Event Sounds

(1)

Repeating Sounds

(1)

Add sound to a timeline

(1)

Layer sounds

(1)

Create a sound loop

(2)

Lesson 2 Specify Synchronization Options

(8)

Understanding Synchronization Options

(1)

Understanding Streaming Sounds

(1)

Understanding the Start and Stop Synchronization Options

(1)

Set synchronization to the Stream option

(1)

Synchronize a streaming sound with an animation

(2)

Add the synchronized animation to the stage

(1)

Set synchronization to the Start option

(1)

Set synchronization to the Stop option

(1)

Lesson 3 Use ActionScript with Sound

(6)

Understanding ActionScript and Sound

(1)

Starting and Stopping Sounds with ActionScript

(1)

Link a sound file with a movie

(1)

Start a sound using ActionScript

(1)

Stop sounds using ActionScript

(2)

Lesson 4 Work with Video

Incorporating Video

(1)

Using the Import Video Wizard

(1)

Import a video

(2)

Attach actions to video control buttons

(1)

Synchronize sound to a video clip

Using Advanced Actionscript

Introduction

Lesson 1 Create Complex Interactivity

(8)

Creating a Custom Cursor

(1)

Tracking User Interactions

(1)

Hide the cursor

(1)

Create a custom cursor using X and Y coordinates

(1)

Track user interactions with the increment operator

(2)

Track user interactions with the decrement operator

(2)

Lesson 2 Use ActionScript to Create External Links

(6)

Creating a Link to a Web Site

(1)

Creating a Mailto: Link

(1)

Posting Information to a Web Site

(1)

Create a Web site link

(1)

Create a link to an e-mail address

(1)

Post information to a Web site

(2)

Lesson 3 Load New Movies

(6)

Understanding Multiple Movies

(1)

Loading Movies

(1)

Understanding Levels

(1)

Unloading Movies

(1)

Load a movie

(1)

Set a level for a movie

(1)

Stack movies

(1)

Unload a movie

(1)

Lesson 4 Work with Conditional Actions

Using the else and else if actions

(1)

Creating conditional loops

(1)

Duplicating movie clip symbol instances

(1)

Create conditional branching using if and else actions

(2)

Create a loop using if

(2)

Add user feedback to the loop

(2)

Create a while loop to duplicate movie clip symbols

Working with Behaviors and Components

Introduction

Behaviors

(2)

Components

(2)

Lesson 1 Work with Behaviors

(6)

Using Behaviors

(2)

Set up the workspace

(2)

Use Behaviors to create a button link

(2)

Lesson 2 Work with Components

Using Components

(2)

Use Behaviors and Components to create links to Web sites

(2)

Use Components to load graphics

(1)

Use Components to load text

(1)

Use Components to load an animation (.swf file)

(1)

Use Components and Behaviors to load a sound from the Library panel

(1)

Use Components and Behaviors to add a streaming sound

(1)

Use Components to create a form

Data Files List

(8)

Glossary

(6)

Index

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