How to Learn Flash CS4
Flash CS4 (the CS refers to Adobe's Creative Suite package, of which Flash is a part of, and the 4 is its version number) is part of a package of design tools used to build websites, edit and enhance photographs, and create movies. Flash, which was once a standalone product, is included in the suite for users who make interactive components such as games and surveys, plus allows for embedded video, button actions and debugging. Adobe is set to release the CS5 version on April 29, but you can still learn Flash CS4 through a variety of tools and venues.
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Search for online Flash CS4 help tutorials, available for free online. For example, the Best Web Designz website can teach you topics such as "Drawing in Flash," "Moving Ball Animation," "How to Manage Layers" and "Introduction to Flash CS4." These tutorials may be completed in your own time; some require you to download a video or movie; others are just websites you click through.
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Contact the computer science department of a college or university nearby; many schools teach topics which may involve Flash. For example, the North Carolina State University Computer Science department offers classes titled "Web Page Development" and "Special Topics in Computer Science." Inquire whether a student would be willing to give private tutoring lessons; some schools may offer credit or let the student conduct the work in lieu of a project.
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Check your local bookstore or an online bookseller for Flash CS4 titles such as "Adobe Flash CS4 Classroom in a Book," "Flash CS4: The Missing Manual," "Creating a Website With Flash CS4;" books may be found in the computer or textbook sections. Look for titles with words such as "Beginner," "Introduction" or "for Dummies."
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Explore your local community college's evening or adult class offerings. Many schools offer training in the Creative Suite or dedicated courses to each component. For example, the Tacoma Community College offers two "Introduction to Flash" courses; contact the professor to inquire whether the version of the class is behind CS4 and whether the information would still apply to your release. Most adult education courses have no requirements or prerequisites.
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Double-click the Flash icon on your desktop, then select the "Help" menu option at the top of the screen. Choose from the learning tools available, from searchable words where you can input items such as "button," "timeline" or "script" to links that will take you directly to Flash forums and knowledge bases of information.
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