Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5: Essentials

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Adobe Flash Catalyst 

Adobe® Flash® Catalyst® CS5: Select Topics is a collection of tutorials that will teach the basics of how to set up a project and add components.

By the time you are done with these tutorials you will be able to set up your artwork for Flash Catalyst, open and run a project, and add states and edit them in Illustrator. 

You'll also learn to create basic components including buttons, a checkbox and a radio button.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: INTRODUCING ADOBE FLASH CATALYST CS5.5 (9 min)
 
What is Flash Catalyst CS5.5?
Designer/Developer Workflows
Using the Project Files
 
Chapter 2: PROJECT BASICS (35 min)
 
Touring the Flash Catalyst Interface
Building a New Project Based on an Illustrator® File
Layer Organization & Custom Components
Creating Resizable Layouts
Previewing a Project
 
Chapter 3: BUILDING NAVIGATION (32 min)
 
Editing a Common Button Component
Creating a Button Component from Custom Artwork
Labeling Components & Creating States
Adding Interaction for Navigation
 
Chapter 4: ADDING FULL FIDELITY DESIGN (31 min)
 
Round-Trip Editing & Customizing a Design
Skinning Button States & Parts
Optimizing Artwork
 
Chapter 5: ANIMATING USER INTERACTIONS (32 min)
 
Adding Fades & Moving Transitions between States
Adding Resize & Rotate 3D Transitions
Triggering Transitions with an FLV Timer
Triggering Animations with Action Sequences
 
Chapter 6: DATA & COMPONENTS (48 min)
 
Placeholder Components
Editing Button, Text Input & Check Box Components
Customizing Scrollbar & Data List Components
Using Non-Editable Flex® Components
Tips for Working with Components
 
Chapter 7: SOUND, VIDEO & FLASH CONTENT (21 min)
 
Adding Sound
Working with Video
Working with Flash Professional SWF Files
 
Chapter 8: WORKING WITH DEVELOPERS IN FLASH BUILDER® (30 min)
 
Designing Components Using Imported Placeholder Skins
Creating a Skinnable Component for Use in Flash Builder
Working with FXP Files between Flash Builder & Flash Catalyst
Working with FXPL Files between Flash Builder & Flash Catalyst
 
Chapter 9: COMMON DESIGN SCENARIOS (53 min)
 
Setting Up a Banner & Navigation Buttons
Adding a Video Timer & Interactions for a Timed Banner
Setting Up an Image Gallery
Laying Out the Images in the Custom Component
 
Chapter 10: PUBLISHING YOUR PROJECT (20 min)
 
Optimizing Files in Your Project
Publishing Content for the Browser & as a Desktop Application
Online Resources, Help & Community
Credits
Who Is This For
This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.