Flash CS5: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
DAY ONE
Flash essentials
The Adobe Flash interface
Customising the interface
Creating a new Flash document
Setting stage dimensions
Working with panels and panel layouts
Custom panel sets
Setting preferences
Identifying the development cycle
Testing a file

Vectors and bitmaps
Object and shape draw modes
Vector draw tools
Alignment
Rules, guides and grid
Working with layers
Masking techniques
Gradient colours
Importing and saving swatches
Deco tool and custom presets
Importing bitmaps
Importing from Photoshop and Illustrator

Using text effectively
The text engine in Flash (TFL)
Using the text tool
Adding and formatting static text
Anti-alias options
Font properties
Using threaded text boxes
Working with text overflows
Text effects and filters
Creating multiple text columns
Static, input and dynamic text
Embedded vs device fonts

Suitable for
This is an extremely popular Adobe authorised course for those new to using Adobe Flash CS5

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.