Flash CS3: Intermediate
(Two-day workshop)

Description
You have explored the basic features and functions of Flash CS3. However, a knowledge of the advanced features will help you to create custom animations. In this course, you will create simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript. You will explore the advanced features of Flash CS3, such as working with ActionScript, creating simple and complex interactive movies using ActionScript; and also create and customize components.

Intended Audience
Students who want to have an in-depth understanding of techniques used to create more advanced web pages.

Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic features and functions of Flash CS3 and have some knowledge of scripting or programming. Students should also have taken Flash CS3: Basic or have equivalent knowledge.

Topics Include:

• Lesson 1: Exploring the Basics of ActionScript
  • View a Flash File
  • Create a Basic Navigation
  • Apply Effects to Buttons
  • Set a Timeline Path Using Dot Notation
  
  
  
• Lesson 2: Planning Movies
  • Create a Storyboard
  • Create Modularity in Flash
  
  
  
• Lesson 3: Creating Simple Interactivity
  • Apply Effects at Runtime
  • Manipulate Variable Values Using Scripts
  • Set the Scroll and Tab Properties
  • Add a Movie Clip Script
  • Set Volume Using ActionScript
  • Create Conditional Statements
  
  
  
• Lesson 4: Creating a Video Game
  • Respond to Key Presses
  • Manipulate Movie Clips
  • Animate an Object
  
  
  
• Lesson 5: Creating Complex Interactivity
  • Make Movie Clips Draggable
  • Specify the Drop Target
  • Mark Targets Using Arrays
  • Create a Loop
  • Prevent Overlaps
  • Check Variable Values
  • Compare Arrays
  • Create an Easing Effect
  
  
  
• Lesson 6: Using Components
  • Create a Check Box
  • Create a Radio Button
  • Create a Combo Box
  
  
  
• 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.