About the Training Videos

 

The titles listed below are Beginners Advanced Flash tutorials. These lessons are aimed towards the novice and the author assumes the user as no prior experience with the application. The simplistic step-by-step format of the free Advanced Flash training videos will ensure you quickly gain a level of competence and will be able to use Advanced Flash in a commercial environment. Should a title be marked as Advanced it's recommended that the user have a solid working knowledge of the application before taking the training or have watched the beginners videos first.

For more information on each title and to watch the free Advanced Flash tutorials just click the corresponding link of the title that interests you.

Video Creation Adobe Flash CS4 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Michael Hurwicz, Number of Videos : 87, Training Duration: 8.5 hours)
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Version: Adobe Flash CS4

This unique Video Creation Adobe Flash CS4 tutorial video will help you learn about creating and sharing your own video projects with one of the web's most popular standards. Each edition of Adobe Flash has gradually implemented more options for video content, finally allowing Web viewers to bypass proprietary protocols and access your videos as easily as they would a multimedia website. This practical course taught by video pro Michael Hurwicz, who offers tips and techniques that will help you communicate more effectively with your viewing audience, whether you're creating a video for an in-house presentation or sharing a creative work online. Topics in the training include Encoding, Keyframes, SWFObject Generator, Playback Considerations, Applying Filters, Blending Modes, Volume Control and more. To allow you to evaluate the training free Flash Videos are available.

Flash ActionScripting 3 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: James Gonzalez, Number of Videos : 101, Training Duration: 9.5 hours)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Version: Adobe ActionScript 3

This Flash ActionScripting tutorial will show you how to take full advantage of the unique programming language at the heart of serious Adobe Flash development. As many of the same protocols have been extended to Adobe's multi-platform AIR standard, this thorough video based training course will be of interest to anyone who wants to design for the future of the Web. Led by multimedia expert James Gonzalez, this Flash training series goes beyond basic concepts to show you power user techniques that can be used in any number of scenarios. Specific subjects covered include Scripting Functions, Timeline Navigation, Variables, Event Handlers, Manipulating Graphics, Communicating with External Factors, Controlling Audio and more.

Animating in Flash Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson, Number of Videos : 105, Training Duration: 8 hours)
Level: Beginner - Advanced
Version: Flash MX +

This unique Flash Animation tutorial video will show you how to use the program's extensive features and tools to create an impressive range of work. While it is assumed that the user has a background in basic Flash concepts, it is not necessary that you are already an expert in the vector-based drawing employed by flash animation. Long time industry professional Dwayne Ferguson walks you through core concepts, showing you not only how to use software tools and techniques but also how to make a full project come together from its different, smaller parts. Lessons include advice in Basic Animation Techniques, Drawing Tools, Working with Other Software, Scanning Line Art, Voice Overs, Lip Sync, Special Effects, and more. The tutorial comes with complete sample files that enable you to follow along.