Flash CS4: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]DAY ONE[/b]

[b]Flash essentials[/b]
• 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


[b]Vectors and bitmaps[/b]
• 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

[b]Using text effectively[/b]
• Using the text tool
• Adding and formatting static text
• Anti-alias options
• Font properties
• Breaking text apart
• Text effects and filters
• Text masks
• Static, input and dynamic text
• Embedded vs device fonts

[b]Questions and answers[/b]

Suitable for
An extremely popular Adobe authorised introductory course for those who wish to create visually engaging rich media content using Flash CS4.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.