How to Learn Flash 8.0

Flash 8.0 is a Macromedia graphics program used to produce high-quality animations for websites. Like previous versions of Flash, 8.0 was given a few program upgrades to make creating animated content even easier for users. Flash is still a challenging program to learn, though, with lots of advanced features to master. Beginners should take the time to learn a few of the ins and outs of the program before they get started with creating Flash animations.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flash 8 Software

The Steps

1. Check out the Entheos Free Resources site. The Entheos site offers resources and tutorials for all Adobe and Macromedia products, including Flash 8.0.

2. Explore the Lynda Online Training Library. Lynda.com offers training courses in a number of popular computer programs and softwares. The "Flash Professional 8 Essential Training" course takes users through all of the basics of Flash 8 with a video tutorial broken up into dozens of short lessons.

3. Take the Baycon Group's "Flash Professional 8 Tutorial". The tutorial is divided into sections, such as "Getting Started" and "Movie Properties." Each section of the tutorial is a combination of text and graphics that illustrate key elements of the program.

4. Go to Brainbell. Brainbell is an IT training site that has lots of free tutorials. The Flash 8 tutorial on Brainbell is a beginner's tutorial perfect for those just starting out.

5. Work through the Flash 8 tutorial on TeacherClick. This intensive tutorial is 18 units and covers everything you need to know to create your first Flash 8 project.

References

• Flash 8 Information

Resources

• Entheos
• Lynda.com
• Baycon Group Flash Professional 8 Tutorial
• Brainbell's Beginner Tutorial
• TeacherClick Flash 8 Tutorial