Tuesday, January 5, 2010

2010_01: Always Use Symbols

2010_01: Always Use Symbols

In this lesson we will explore the basic building blocks:
• document settings,
• the stage,
• the timeline,
• tools,
• shapes,
• text,
• fills,
• symbols.

References:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-flash-professional-cs4/getting-started-07-understanding-symbols/

2010

Welcome to 2010!!!

CS4 Flash offers many new features.
http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/features/

Deco tool and Spray Brush for creating complex, geometric patterns in Flash:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/deco_intro_02.html

Linda.com has a good introductory video on using some new tools and effects such as the Spray Brush, DecoTool, Symmetry Brush, Vine Fill, and Grid Fill.
http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=655

This week, open Flash and start playing with the tools....