AD-FLA-CS4-DVD
Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 CBT Training
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In this instructor-led course you will become familiar with the basic tools and features of Adobe Flash CS4, and gain the skills necessary for creating basic animations. Many concepts are explored including the difference between various color and image modes, managing objects and text, and how to use Flash specific features such as Onion Skinning and Tweening. Through live demonstrations the instructor creates and manipulates a wide variety of objects ranging from simple graphic designs to complex animation sequences using the Adobe Flash CS4 application.
Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 is intended for designers and developers new to using the Flash CS4 interface. Since there is no prerequisite, it's perfect for students breaking into the design/animation realm or professionals who what to learn how to maximize the potential of Adobe Flash CS4. Expert Trainer Erin Olsen - M.Ed. Erin Olsen has been involved in the computer training industry for over 15 years. She founded Powerhouse Publishing, a desktop publishing company and when software and printers reached a point where many people could produce their own quality graphic designs, Erin transferred her skills to the training realm in order to teach people how to use the technology they had available. She combines her formal education in IT and Education with her technical expertise, real-world experience and understanding of adult learning to present technical topics and critical design concepts in an easy-to-understand, engaging way. Course Features: * Main Menu Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure. * PowerPoint Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more... * Controls Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises. * Full Motion Video All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience. * Study Guides Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date. * Review Exercises Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section. * Resume All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where. * Live Demonstrations Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like. * Certificate of Completion Career Academy is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Career Academy Distance Education Certificate of Completion. Course Outline Course Introduction Lesson 01 - Exploring the Flash CS4 Environment Exploring the Flash CS4 Environment What is Flash? Flash "Flavors" Flash File Formats The Flash Welcome Screen Create New Options All the World is a Stage The Stage The Timeline Types of Frames The TIMELINE Panel The PROPERTIES Panel The Edit Bar Demo: Exploring the Interface and Views Flash Panels Library and Tools Panels Demo: Customizing Flash Panels Lesson 01 - Review Lesson 02 - Working with Drawing and Painting Tools Working with Drawing and Painting Tools Merge Drawing Mode Object Drawing Mode Demo: Comparing Drawing Modes Location, Location, Location Drawing and Painting Tools Brush Tool Modifiers Miscellaneous Notes Color Models RGB and CMYK Color Models HSB and Hexadecimal Models The COLOR Panel Color Swatches The Gradient Transform Tool Demo: Using the Drawing and Painting Tools The Pen Tool Demo: Creating Lines and Shapes Using the Pen Tool Lesson 02 - Review Lesson 03 - Manipulating Objects Manipulating Objects Selection Tools Other Selection Tools Layers Layer Types Working with Layers Demo: Selection Tools Interacting Objects Stacking Order Demo: Working with Interacting Objects and Layers Transforming Objects Transform Example Demo: Transforming Objects Lesson 03 - Review Lesson 04 - Understanding Vector and Bitmap Images Understanding Vector and Bitmap Images Raster Graphics Vector Graphics Raster Example Vector Example Another Raster Graphic Another Vector Graphic Working with Raster Images The Trace Bitmap Feature Trace Bitmap Options Demo: Comparing Image Types and Working with Bitmaps Lesson 04 - Review Lesson 05 - Working with Text Working with Text Review of Text Attributes Text Properties Variable and Fixed-Width Text Font Types Font Rendering Demo: Creating Text Fields The Break Apart Text Feature Text Conversion Demo: Converting Text into Shapes Lesson 05 - Review Lesson 06 - Working with Symbols and Instances Working with Symbols and Instances What is a Symbol? Symbol Types The Library Symbol Preview Demo: Creating a Symbol Instances Instances on the Stage Demo: Creating an Instance Lesson 06 - Review Lesson 07 - Using Animation Basics to Create Animations Using Animation Basics to Create Animations Animation The Concept of Frames Frames and Keyframes Frame-by-Frame Animation The Onion Skinning Feature Working with Frames Demo: Working with Frames and Keyframes What is Tweening? Motion Tweens Motion Paths Tweening Example Motion Path Example Demo: Creating a Motion Tween Shape Tweening Demo:Creating a Shape Tween Lesson 07 - Review Lesson 08 - Working with Multiple Layers Working with Multiple Layers Layer Organization Distributing Objects to Layers Demo: Working with Multiple Layers Mask Layers Demo: Creating a Mask Layer Lesson 08 - Review Lesson 09 - Using ActionScript Using ActionScript Programming Primer OOP Basics What Does it Mean? Scripting ActionScript Basics ActionScript The ActionScript Environment The ActionScript Authoring Environment Demo: Reviewing the Basics of ActionScript ActionScript Elements Data Types Complex Data Types Operators Functions and Methods Conditionals Conditional Statements Conditionals Code Events and Event Handlers Demo: Using Conditional Statements in ActionScript Lesson 09 - Review Course Closure |