Information on how to learn Flash is prevalent, but it can be frustrating to understand how to make an entire working web site using this unique technology.
Here's a course that cuts through the clutter and offers practical tools forcreating a dynamic web site, even for first-time developers.
In Creating a First Web Site with Flash CS4 Professional, veteran Flash instructor Paul Trani simplifies the process of integrating animation,
video, audio, and user interactivity to create a site that is dynamic and appealing.
The goal of this hands-on workshop is to teach web site-building skills for today’s demanding interactive industry. Exercise files accompany the course.
Contents:
Introduction
Welcome and overview 1:17
Using the exercise files 0:37
1. The Basics of Web Design
Planning a successful web site 1:40
Creating a site map 2:58
Technical requirements 2:17
Web design considerations 1:52
2. Setting Up Your Website
Importing a design from Photoshop 10:18
Creating sections 8:25
3. Adding Navigation
Creating menu buttons 10:03
Adding button events 8:32
Reusing functions 8:52
4. Adding Media
Importing and manipulating video 7:34
Importing audio 4:16
5. Creating Transitions
Adding tweens using ActionScript 7:21
Reusing tween code 9:09
Getting creative with the Tween class 13:04
Controlling elements after transitions 10:11
6. Creating a Portfolio Section
Dynamically loading images 4:36
Using assets from the common library 4:25
Adding multiple images to the portfolio section 7:18
Adding unlimited images to the portfolio 5:50
Dynamically showing and hiding graphic elements 9:46
Creating 3D tweens 8:14
7. Creating a Contact Form
Creating input text fields 5:07
Passing data out of Flash 11:10
Linking to external web sites 5:08
8. Finalizing the Website
Creating a preloader 9:03
Publishing for the web 4:51
9. Additional Sample Sites
Reviewing bonus web sites 0:48
Conclusion
Goodbye 0:10
Installation:
Extract >> Mount/Burn >> Play & Learn
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