Flash CS3: Basic
(Two-day workshop)

Description
A website can be made to look more inviting with interactive graphics and animations. The tools present in Flash CS3 help one to create and manipulate a wide variety of objects ranging from a simple graphic design to a complex animation sequence. This course is meant for students who have no exposure to the features and functions of Flash CS3. The topics covered provide the critical skills you need to create objects and animations in Flash CS3. You will explore the basics of Flash CS3, including its tools and features. You will also create different types of animations and publish them on the web.

Intended Audience
Students who want to grasp a general overview of the basic techniques used to create basic web pages.

Prerequisites
Basic experience using Windows is required.

Topics Include:

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Flash CS3 Environment
  • Explore Flash CS3
  • Explore the Flash CS3 Work Environment
  • Work with Templates
  
  
  
• Lesson 2: Exploring the Drawing and Painting Tools
  • Compare Vector and Raster Graphics
  • Examine the Basic Drawing and Painting Tools
  • Create a Custom Color Swatch, Gradient, and Line Style
  
  
  
• Lesson 3: Manipulating Objects
  • Edit Objects Using the Selection Tools
  • Change Object Interaction
  • Create Symbols and Instances
  • Transform Objects
  • Work with Bitmap Images
  
  
  
• Lesson 4: Working with Text
  • Create Text Blocks
  • Convert Text into Shapes
  
  
  
• Lesson 5: Working with Multiple Layers in a Movie
  • Work with Multiple Layers
  • Create a Mask Layer
  • Align the Objects in a Flash CS3 Document
  
  
  
• Lesson 6: Creating an Animation
  • Create a Frame-by-Frame Animation
  • Create a Shape-Tween Animation
  • Create a Motion-Tween Animation
  • Create a Guide Layer
  • Mask Animations
  
  
  
• Lesson 7: Publishing a Flash CS3 Movie
  • Select the Publish Settings
  • Publish a Flash File
  
  
  
• Appendix A: Flash CS3 Designer Certification Exam Objectives

To learn more about nSight training programs and for assistance, please contact our Training department at 781-273-6300 or Training@nSightWorks.com.

 

nSight is a Certified Provider member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)—a nonprofit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. nSight is certified to offer continuing education credits (CEUs) to students who successfully complete its training workshops. One (1) CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours. Learn more at www.IACET.org.

Each 1-day course offers .8 CEU. Each 2-day course offers 1.6 CEUs.