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Adobe Flash CS4

The recommended path through Flash CS4 training

Adobe Flash CS4 creates vector-based animations for graphics, text, audio and video to create rich interactive interfaces and applications.

The Flash CS4 Series must be taken in order. The series begins with Interface, Drawing & Layers; followed by Formatting, Animation & Publishing; Advanced Illustration, Animation & Video; ActionScript Fundamentals; and finally Applications of ActionScript.

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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Flash CS4 1: Interface, Drawing & Layers Register
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

Flash CS4 2: Formatting, Animation & Publishing Register
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.

Flash CS4 3: Advanced Illustration, Animation & Video Register
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.

Flash CS4 4: ActionScript Fundamentals Register
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.

Flash CS4 5: Applications of ActionScript Register
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Create navigation for a site
  • Add photo slide shows
  • Insert scrollable menus
  • Add a preloader

PREREQUISITES:
Flash 4: ActionScript Fundamentals.

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