Flash CS4 Professional Essential Training [DVD-ROM]

Todd Perkins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1596714913 | ISBN-13: 978-1596714915 | Publication Date: October 30, 2008

Flash is a powerful multimedia creation tool that can be used to build simple animations, full-featured applications, and everything in between. In Flash CS4 Professional Essential Training, Todd Perkins offers new Flash users a thorough explanation of the interface, tools, and techniques at the heart of any project. He shows how to use the latest iteration of the Flash drawing tools and timeline, work with text and symbols, and create tweens and other simple animations. Todd also explores multimedia elements like bitmap graphics, sound, and video. He shows how to use ActionScript 3.0 to add interactivity to Flash projects, discusses integration with other Adobe applications, and more. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Understanding vector graphics and other key concepts
• Optimizing the Flash workspace
• Creating and transforming shapes and gradients
• Animating a bone system
• Working with 3D elements
• Applying filters and blend modes
• Publishing Flash projects for web (HTML) or desktop (AIR)

Duration: 4.5 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 10.3.9 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• QuickTime 7 or higher

Windows Requirements

• XP or Vista
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• PC sound card/speakers
• QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
• .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

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About the Author

Todd Perkins is an Adobe Certified Instructor who spends much of his time teaching people how to use Adobe's web development software. Todd has several years of experience teaching people of all ages and backgrounds, and he is an expert at teaching complex concepts in a way anyone can understand. Todd is half of the dynamic duo at the All Things Adobe Podcast (chadandtoddcast.com), and he has authored a vast array of video training titles. Todd also loves to teach in classrooms, consult businesses, train people online and play video games with his amazing wife, Jessica.

Product Details

• DVD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (October 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596714913
• ISBN-13: 978-1596714915
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,300,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)