The Adobe Flash CS4 short course provides novice Adobe Flash CS4 users with the hands-on instruction that will help them become competent with creating and publishing Flash documents to the web. You do not need to have prior experience with Flash or Flash CS4 to attend this course. This course is suited to people who have little or no experience using Flash.
By the end of the course participants should be able to use what they have learned to build rich user experiences such as user interfaces (UI's), navigation systems and website content that include images, text, animations, sound and video.
The course is designed to teach a wide spectrum of professionals how to design and deliver cross-platform, low-bandwidth animations, presentations, and Web applications using Adobe Flash CS4. It is a task-based course, with students learning by doing. Along with covering the basics of Adobe Flash CS4, the course focuses on best practices and design, stressing the importance of usability, optimisation and performance.
COURSE OUTLINE - INTRODUCTION TO RICH MEDIA DESIGN
Introducing Adobe Flash CS4
- Course format
- Course outline and objectives
- Introduction to Rich Internet Applications
- Flash software
- Understanding Flash documents
- Working with the Flash workspace
- Developing Flash documents
- Understanding the timeline
- Frames, keyframes, property keyframes and blank keyframes
- Publishing documents
Images and Graphic Assets
- Understanding image types
- Adding image and graphic assets
- Importing Photoshop and Illustrator images
- Using layers
- Using and creating vector graphics with Flash tools
- Using Flash colour tools
- Using graphic symbols
- Creating mask effects
- creating 3D objects
- Working with object properties
- Creating patterns
Working with Text
- Working with text assets
- Using static text
- Using Input text
- Adding filter effects to text
- Understanding font issues
Animation
- Creating animations
- Creating frame by frame animations
- Creating classic tween animations
- Creating motion tween animations
- Creating motion tween animations
- Using the Motion Editor
- Using Easing
- Controlling the timeline
- Using onion skinning
- Using a motion guide
- Using shape tweening
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Adding ActionScript with Script Assist
- Adding Actionscript
- Using Script Assist
- Using ActionScript 2.0 & 3.0
- Creating buttons
- Adding actions to buttons
- Creating navigation systems
- Using behaviours
- Using movieclips
- Loading external assets at runtime
Working with Movieclips
- Working with movieclips
- Working with movieclip properties
- Using movieclips to build different states
- Using events to control visual state
- Using behaviours
Working with Sound and Video
- Working with sound and video
- Importing sound files and adding sound to documents
- Assigning sound properties
- Controlling sound on the timeline
- Using actionscript to load sounds
- using FLV and
- Embedding video
- Using FLVPlayback components
Publishing Flash Documents
- Publishing for the web
- Understanding publishing settings
- Publishing to different file formats
- Publishing multiple swf files
- Adding Flash version detection
- What effects document size
- Techniques for optimising Flash documents
Using Flash Best Practice
- Structuring Flash files correctly
- Organising the timeline correctly
- Organising ActionScript
- Video conventions
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ADDITIONAL COURSE TOPICS INCLUDED IN THE 3 DAY COURSE (3rd Day)- RICH MEDIA DESIGN
- Testing a movie's download performance
- Building and using a preloader
- Complex Buttons
- Navigations systems
- Popup menus
- Tabbed menus
- Animation with Inverse Kinematics
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- Controlling Text
- Basics of controlling information flow with ActionScript
- managing multiple timelines
- Using various movieclip events
- Changing instance properties with ActionScript
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Learning Outcomes
This training course is designed to teach web designers and developers how to create animations, presentations and basic applications using Adobe Flash CS4. The course is task-based with students learning by doing. Along with covering the basics of Flash CS4, the course focuses on best practices and design, stressing the importance of usability and performance.
After completing this course you should be able to perform the following tasks:-
- Create Flash documents and test them in a browser
- Import bitmap and vector images into Flash documents
- Create graphics using Flash tools and commands
- Incorporate text fields into Flash documents
- Create Flash animations using different methods and techniques
- Create rich Flash movies with interaction
- Build Flash navigation systems
- Load external assets at runtime
- Add sound and video to Flash documents
- Publish Flash documents to meet different user needs
- Use ActionScript in various ways in a Flash document
This course comprises training in elements of the units of competencies from the 'Nationally Endorsed Information and Communication Technology Training Package' ICA05
Competency Standards -
ICAU4207: Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites
Meet the Trainer
The trainer conducting this courses is Keith Bowley. (Adobe - Certified Flash Designer)
Keith has been working in the Printing and Graphic Arts industry for over 30 years and has been training industry people in the use of Adobe Flash for over 10 years. Keith is a qualified instructor with Adobe and a qualified trainer under the Aust National Training System. Keith’s knowledge and skills are not just limited to the Flash application, but also conducts training on other applications - Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.
Feel free to email Keith with any enquiries you may have at
keith@prepress-skills.wa.edu.au
Training Method
Prepress Skills Centre is a specialist training centre (since 1995) with many years experience in providing specialist training to both the print and web publishing industries.
Our computer labs are very spacious and utilise ergonomically designed computer benches and chairs. Training techniques used at the training centre include the use of a computer projection screen for clear vision of demonstrations.
During the course participants will develop the skills required to complete structured exercises and workplace related projects. All techniques and skills will be demonstrated and each participant will be provided with feedback on their progress and personal attention when required.
Prepress Skills Centre is a ‘Registered Training Organisation’ (RTO) for the delivery of training, assessment of skills and issuance of certification. Participants wishing to have their skills assessed and receive certification can apply to undertake a skills assessment through Prepress Skills Centre
Prerequisites
To undertake this course participants require basic computer skills (Macintosh or PC) with the ability to manage files and folders. Prior Adobe Flash CS4 experience is not a prerequisite.
Cost
The total cost of the 2 day ‘Flash CS4 - Introduction to Rich Media Design’ training course is $695.00. The total cost of the 3 day ‘Flash CS4 - Rich Media Design’ training course is $895.00. Payment is accepted by cash, money order, cheque or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Bankcard only) and you can register now online!!
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