Virtual Training Company s Flash MX Techniques tutorial is a great way for those with a working knowledge of the software to acquire more advanced skills. Rick Martin will guide you step by step through 10 complete projects, each covering a wide range of techniques to help you become more proficient with Flash MX. These include reproducing a fading text effect and creating a sliding menu. Work through each project at your own pace. To get started, click one of the movie links below.
(If you are just starting with Flash MX, try the Flash MX for Designers tutorial, ISBN#1930519532).
WelcomeWelcome and About This CourseHeritage Products Intro PageOverview and SetupLogo Import and Color SampleLogo TextLogo Shape Pt 1Logo Shape Pt 2Logo Shape Pt 3Logo Shape Pt 4Reflection Gradient Pt 1Reflection Gradient Pt 2Gradient Animation2nd ReflectionMasking TextLaser Body Pt 1Laser Body Pt 2Laser BeamLogo AnimationLaser AnimationLaser Control and Logo MaskSoundTroubleshooting and ExportGlass ButtonsOverview and SetupBase StructureShadowInner RingLower HighlightUpper HighlightIconButton BehaviourAlternate ButtonsOblong Button Pt 1Oblong Button Pt 2Fading Text EffectOverview and Setup
Text Setup
Mask Shape
Mask Animation
Common Masking Traps
Mask Assembly
Mask Offset
External Text
Sparkle EffectOverview and Setup
Basic Mask Pt 1
Basic Mask Pt 2 and Movie Architecture
Mask 01 animation
File Size and Trimming
Mask 02
Background
Background Color
Final Trimming
3d Box MenuOverview and Setup
Basic Box
Remaining Boxes
Flattening and Separating
Box Timeline Setup
Submenu Buttons
Duplicating Buttons
Submenu Testing
Activating Submenus
Activating The Assembly
Photo Profile MenuOverview and Setup
Background Setup
External Photo Container
Cropping Photographs
Photo Animation and External Movie
External Movie Actions
External Text
Updating External Movies
Return Button
Player Mask
Player Names and Housekeeping
Buttons
Activating Buttons
Cannon VideoOverview and Setup
Background
Barrel Pt 1
Barrel Pt 2
Front Wheel Pt 1
Front Wheel Pt 2
Back Wheel and Tails
Animation Pt 1
Animation Pt 2
Shell
Shell Animation
Smoke
Export Video
Compositing With VideoOverview and Setup
Video Import Pt 1
Video Import Pt 2
Frame Labels
Spring Text
Graph Axes
Graph Line
Explanation Text
Export
Video PlayerOverview and Setup
Video Placement
Architecture and Video Screen
Outer Panel
Movie Clip Alignment
Video Player Base
Button Import
Button Actions Pt 1
Button Actions Pt 2
Slider Layout
Drag and Drop
Variables
Slider Controls Video
Video Controls Slider
Tweaking
Sliding MenuOverview and Setup
Basic Button
Button Animation
Arrow Animation
Button and Labels
Duplicating
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