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Adobe Flash CS5

The recommended path through Flash CS4 training

Adobe Flash CS5 creates vector-based animations for graphics, text, audio and video to create rich interactive interfaces and applications.

The Flash Series must be taken in order. The series begins with Interface, Drawing & Layers; followed by Formatting, Animation & Publishing; Advanced Illustration, Animation & Video; and finally ActionScript Fundamentals.

These classes are available on both PC and Macintosh. If you wish to use a Mac, please inform the instructor when you arrive for the class.

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RegisterFlash 1: Interface, Drawing & Layers

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Explore the Flash interface
  • Work with images
  • Draw basic shapes
  • Work with layers
  • Adjust frames and keyframes

Prerequisites: General knowledge of the Windows or Macintosh operating environment

RegisterFlash 2: Formatting, Animation & Publishing

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Format objects and colors
  • Create frame-by-frame and tweened animations
  • Add interactive buttons
  • Test and Publish .swf Movies

Prerequisites: Flash 1: Interface, Drawing & Layers

RegisterFlash 3: Advanced Illustration, Animation & Video

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Create, edit and mask vector paths
  • Create shape tweens
  • Edit filter and motion animations
  • Import video in Flash movies

Prerequisites: Flash 2: Formatting, Animation & Publishing

RegisterFlash 4: ActionScript Fundamentals

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Create ActionScript animations
  • Add audio, links and dynamic content

Prerequisites: Flash 3: Advanced Illustration, Animation & Video