Macromedia Flash MX is a wonderful tool for the creation of incredible web sites. Virtual Training Company s tutorial is aimed at designers, those who create graphical Flash content, such as animations, interactive web navigation controls, interactive web sites, games, and movies. Rick Martin, your instructor, starts off slowly by introducing you to the interface, setup, and the basics of Flash you need to know to get started, such as the difference between vector and bitmap graphics. He guides you through the many tools available. From there, he takes you through panels, timelines, and creating artwork. You will also learn to import sound, control movie clips, activate buttons, and much more. Get started right away by clicking one of the movie topics below.
IntroductionWelcome and About This CDFlash OverviewWhat s New in Flash MX pt. 1What s New in Flash MX pt. 2Interface and SetupInterface OverviewGridRulers and GuidesPreferencesEditing PreferencesFlash BasicsVector Graphics vs. Bitmap GraphicsSymbols and InstancesShared LibrariesActionScriptPreviewing Your MoviesNaming ConventionsThe ToolboxToolbox Overview
Arrow Tool
Subselection Tool
Line Tool
Lasso Tool
Pen Tool
Text Tool
Oval and Rectangle Tools
Pencil Tool
Brush Tool
Free Transform Tool
Fill Transform Tool
Ink Bottle, Paint Bucket and Eyedropper Tools
Eraser Tool
Hand and Zoom Tools
Color Selection
The PanelsPanels Overview
Toolbars
Help Panels
Library
Common Libraries
Properties
Align
Color Mixer
Color Swatches
Info
Scene
Transform
Actions
Reference
Debugger and Output
Movie Explorer
Accessibility
Components and Component Parameters
Sitespring
The TimelineOverview and Customizing the Timeline
Layers
Frames and Keyframes Overview
Working With Frames and Keyframes
Tweening Overview
Motion Tweening
Shape Tweening
Shape Hints
Motion Guides
Onion Skinning
Frame Labels, Comments and Named Anchors
Frame Actions
Mask Layers
Creating and Editing ArtworkBasic Drawing and Editing
Editing Symbols
Editing Instances vs Drawn Shapes
Transform Menu
Draw a Flower pt. 1
Draw a Flower pt. 2
Working with BitmapsBitmap Overview
Modifying Bitmaps
Tracing Bitmaps
Working with VideoVideo Overview
Modifying and Controlling
Working with TextText Overview
Text Options
Modifying Text
Text From External Sources
Working with SoundImporting and Placing
Sound Options
Compression
Graphic LayoutGraphics Interaction
Instance Interaction and Stacking
Grouping and Aligning
Flash ArchitectureArchitecture Overview
Scenes
Movie Clips
Instance Names
Flash Hierarchy
Targeting
Controlling Movie Clips
InteractivitySimple Buttons
Animated Buttons
Activating Buttons
Custom Cursors
Drag and Drop
Variables
A Simple Flash WebsiteNav Panel
Nav Buttons
Content Movie Clip
Duplicate Content
Variables and Welcome Message
Frame Labels
First Button Actions
Duplicate Button Actions
Controlling Variables
More ActionScriptThe Flash Object
Functions
ComponentsComponents Overview
Built-in Components
Additional Components
Components In A Feedback Form
PreloadersPreloaders Overview
Simple Preloader
Progress Bar Preloader
Percentage Preloader
Optimizing and PublishingGood Practices
Bandwidth Profiler
Publishing Formats
Flash Publish Settings
HTML Publish Settings
HTML Code
Where Now?Author Contact
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