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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Binding: CD-ROM
EAN: 9781596713321
ISBN: 1596713321
Label: lynda.com, Inc
Manufacturer: lynda.com, Inc
Publication Date: May 02, 2007
Publisher: lynda.com, Inc
Studio: lynda.com, Inc
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In Flash CS3 Professional Essential Training, instructor Rich Shupe delves into the key aspects of working with Flash CS3 to create professional animations, design interactive websites, and incorporate audio and video into self-contained presentations. The training covers using the drawing and color tools, mastering the essentials of animation, and working with type, graphics, sound, and video. Rich also introduces the essentials of working with ActionScript 3.0. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.Topics Include:- Customizing the Flash CS3 workspace
- Drawing with pencil and line tools
- Using the color mixer
- Nesting and breaking apart symbols
- Adding, deleting, and grouping layers
- Testing and publishing files
- Importing images and image compression
- Tweening gradients
- Controlling text appearance
- Using filters and blend modes
- Adding sound and video
- Introducing ActionScript 3.0
Duration: 8 hoursOn 2 CD-ROMs
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Before buying this DVD training, I tried learning Flash with Adobe's Classroom in a Book, since I'd had success with that series with Photoshop. I found the book was insufficient for learning Flash -- it is far more complicated and required more depth of knowledge than the book covered.
I gave the DVD 4/5 stars because I felt frustrated several times during the training. Sometimes the instruction was too fast for me to understand and carry out, and I found myself rewinding the video several times in some spots to get it. But in the end, I learned the Flash basics.
And be clear -- this DVD set is JUST to learn the basics of Flash. To really get anywhere (and the instructor makes this clear in the video), you've got to learn Actionscript. I found myself able to make some basic Flash animations, but not being able to make the interactivity I'd hoped for yet. Of course, they sell more video training intended to teach Actionscripting, which seems about on par ... Read More
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