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How to use the Adobe Flash animation program; learn about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.
There are 23 videos in this series:

How to organize your project and prepare your Photoshop files for import to Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import the webpage header within Photoshop into Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to create homepage layers in Photoshop for use in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import your links from Photoshop to Flash in this free Flash how-to video from our computer animation expert.

How to import your graphics layers into Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import graphic layers with layer styles in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import Photoshop text layers into Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import an entire Photoshop file to Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import an entire Photoshop file into Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to convert a Photoshop element into a graphic symbol in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to convert a Photoshop element into a button symbol in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to convert a Photoshop element into a movie symbol in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to convert a Photoshop element into a movie symbol in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to set groups on the Flash timeline; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to set up a button action to control the timeline in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to control the timeline with a movie symbol in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to create a URL link button in Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to import video and convert it to Flash video; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to use the Flash video component; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to use the Flash video encoder; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to test your movie within Flash; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to know what settings to use to test your Flash movie; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

How to test your movie created in Flash CS3 inside a browser; learn more about encoding video on websites in this free instructional video.

At a time when it seems like just about everyone has their own website, the on-line challenge has moved beyond basic website construction and become how to set your site apart. How can you grab the attention of someone who happens upon your site and get them to stay awhile? The solution is video, not simply home movie clips a la youtube, but customized movies with animation-style special effects. A few years ago, animation programs such as Flash seemed virtually unapproachable for the non-professional. But with the latest CS3 version Flash, even the casual user can create amazing animations and custom interfaces for your own website. Borrowing sophisticated techniques from major studios such as using shared backgrounds and individual frames, this program will give you insight into how your favorite cartoons were created.
In this series of easy-to-follow diy videos, our Flash expert explains the intricacies of importing Photoshop layers of text and graphics, as well as import entire files into the Flash program. Once imported, these files can be turned into buttons for your interface, images and movies for your website or simply moving pictures to show your friends and family. Our expert also show you how to retain the links of the files you are importing and how to use the Flash video encoder. He also demonstrates how to test the finished product on your computer as well as on a browser.
Bill Macpherson Bill Macpherson has been playing guitar professionally for more than 20 years. In addition to his guitar playing, he runs a recording studio and is a sought-after freelance graphic artist.dkdk
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