Flash Training Classes

Flash training classes at AGI are led by the authors of several books on Flash. Our Flash classes are led by experienced web designers and developers who can help you quickly learn interactive design, animation, and video delivery using Flash Professional. Our Flash training classes are available at our New York City, Boston, or Philadelphia locations. We also offer online Flash training classes and on-site training at your location. Choose a class from the list below or call to speak with a Flash training specialist: 781-376-6044.

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction

This introductory Flash class introduces you to animation and interactivity as you learn to take your Flash designs to different screens and devices. In this two-day Flash course, you'll create immersive experiences including animation, video, audio, and images. Discover how to make your Web and interactive content look polished, professional, and interesting as you learn Flash from AGI's team of experts, who are the authors of numerous Flash books, including the Flash Digital Classroom.

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate

This Flash course takes you beyond the basics and you'll discover design techniques, workflow management such as sprite sheets, and gain a stronger foundation for working with Flash using ActionScript 3.0. This Flash class teaches you the skills necessary so you can start using ActionScript and take your interactive and Web projects to the next level using Flash.

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced

This advanced Flash class focuses on ActionScript 3.0, which allows you to develop complex Flash applications quickly and efficiently. Discover how to streamline your workflow and experience limitless creative potential in your designs using the enhanced tools available in the newest version of ActionScript. The detailed training materials provided with this class, produced by the Adobe-Certified AGI team, allow you to build on your classroom experience and continue to develop the skills learned in this Flash training course.

Private or custom Adobe Flash Training

AGI offers customized Adobe Flash training at your office or at our locations. Whether you need introductory or advanced Adobe Flash training our Adobe Certified Expert instructors are available to help you get up and running quickly.

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About AGI's Flash Training

AGI’s team of instructors have been teaching Flash for more than a decade. They’ve written some of the best-selling books on Flash, and have trained some of the biggest magazines, newspapers, and catalog publishers on how to get the best images and create desired effects. Adobe has called upon our team of experts to help train their employees—so you can be confident that you are learning from the best when you take a class with AGI or hire AGI to train your group.

 

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction

Flash CS6 Level I Class Length: 2 days or 4 evenings

Master the basic skills you need to get up-and-running with this Adobe Flash class. In this Flash class, you will learn the basics of Adobe's industry-standard web animation and multimedia publishing software. You'll learn how to get creative with Flash's drawing tools and bring graphics to life on the stage through motion and shape tweens while incorporating images, video and audio to create total interactive experiences. Learn to optimize and publish your content for delivery on the Web and CD/DVD-ROM.

This Adobe Flash training course is geared toward first-time or novice Flash users, is ideal for digital and traditional designers looking to move further into the interactive realm, and is a great way for you to learn Flash. The Adobe Flash Level I training course includes a copy of AGI's own Flash CS6 Professional Digital Classroom, published by AGI and Wiley. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

This Flash training class has been updated For Adobe Flash CS6, but training for previous versions of Adobe Flash is also available. This Adobe Flash training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI's classroom locations as a private or custom Flash class at your location or as an online Flash class.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Introduction Course Dates

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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Boston $695

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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training New York City $695

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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $695

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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
Online Training $695

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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $695

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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
Online Training $695

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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Boston $695

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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training New York City $695

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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $695

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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training New York City $695

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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Course Topics

Flash CS6 Jumpstart

  • Introducing Flash and the Flash Player
  • Understanding Flash file types
  • Creating and setting up a new document
  • Saving a Flash document
  • Using the Flash workspace
  • Working on the Stage
  • Accessing Flash tools
  • Using the Property Inspector
  • Working with other panels and groups
  • Putting the Timeline to use

Getting Started with the drawing tools

  • Drawing in Flash
  • Understanding merge drawing mode
  • Using the Line tool
  • Drawing with the Pen tool
  • Using the Shape and Primitive tools
  • Adding text to your artwork
  • Introducing filters
  • Working with colors and gradients
  • Organizing and layering graphics
  • Transforming graphics and gradients

Using symbols and the library

  • Understanding symbols and instances
  • Looking at the Library panel
  • Creating symbols
  • Building artwork with symbol instances
  • Editing symbols
  • Modifying instances
  • Changing instance color
  • Duplicating symbols
  • Swapping symbols
  • Managing the Library

Creating basic animation

  • Introducing keyframes and the timeline
  • Working on layers
  • Using frames and keyframes
  • Creating motion-tweened animation
  • Incorporating color effects, rotation and scaling
  • Modifying animation with the Motion Editor
  • Controlling animation paths
  • Morphing with Shape Tweens
  • Creating and modifying classic tweens
  • Adjusting animation with Onion Skinning

Working with Imported Files

  • Understanding import formats
  • Importing still images
  • Placing a bitmap image
  • Adding text
  • Swapping out an imported file
  • Modifying and updating imported artwork
  • Updating imported files
  • Taking advantage of Photoshop layers
  • Importing Illustrator artwork
  • Animating imported images

Adding Sound and Video

  • Preparing sound files for Flash
  • Editing your audio
  • Choosing audio formats
  • Importing sounds
  • Adding sounds to the Timeline and buttons
  • Understanding video in Flash
  • Choosing embedded vs. linked video
  • Using Flash Video formats
  • Converting video with Adobe Media Encoder
  • Adding embedded video

Introducing ActionScript navigation

  • Understanding ActionScript
  • Choosing the right ActionScript version
  • Placing ActionScript
  • Adding actions with the Actions panel
  • Using Script Assist
  • Controlling Movie Clip timelines
  • Building basic button symbols
  • Creating rollovers
  • Exploring Javascript behaviors
  • Adding behaviors to a button

Delivering your final movie

  • Understanding the publishing process
  • Customizing Publish settings
  • Publishing to the Web
  • Publishing for the Desktop with Adobe AIR
  • Publishing for Mobile Devices
  • Publishing for iOS
  • Publishing for Android OS
  • Using Export Movie
  • Exporting as a PNG Sequence
  • Working with FTP

 

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Level I Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These books are a great resource for you to learn Flash after you have completed your Flash training class at AGI.

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Questions about Flash Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Flash Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate

Flash CS6 Intermediate Class Length: 2 days

This intermediate Adobe Flash training class is for basic to intermediate Flash users who are ready to improve their Adobe Flash skills. Students learn advanced design methods including movie clip-based architecture, library sharing, tips, tricks and optimization techniques. In the second half of the course, students get up-and-running with sophisticated interactivity and dynamic content through an in-depth introduction to Flash's built-in programming language: ActionScript 3.0.

This Adobe Flash training class is ideal for those with an understanding of basic Flash design concepts, or past Flash users looking to upgrade their knowledge to the latest CS6 release. Course text book provided. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Intermediate Course Dates

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May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training New York City $795

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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $795

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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jul 31 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 1 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 21 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 22 2013 - 4:30pm
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Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Course Topics

Flash Animation Fundamentals

  • Working with frames and keyframes
  • Motion tweening basics
  • Tweening multiple objects
  • Moving and transforming tween paths
  • Incorporating color effects and scaling
  • Controlling animation path
  • Using motion guides layers
  • Shape tween basics
  • Copying, pasting, and saving animation
  • Using copy and paste motion
  • Creating motion presets
  • Applying advanced easing behavior
  • Animating masks
  • Shifting, moving, and extending tween spans

Advanced design concepts

  • Working with filter effects
  • Tweening filter effects
  • Designing buttons
  • 9-slice scaling
  • Using transitions & assistants
  • Modifying transformation points
  • Using the Strings panel

Flash ActionScripting fundamentals

  • Working with the Code Snippets panel
  • Standard (default) script editing mode
  • Using Script Assist
  • Adding & removing actions
  • Adding actions to frames with the Code Snippets panel
  • Adding a stop( ) action
  • Placing a goto action using the Actions panel
  • Controlling movie clip timelines
  • Understanding functions
  • Use debugging features in ActionScript

Intermediate ActionScript 3.0 concepts

  • Targeting movie clips
  • Load external Flash movies and JPEGs into a movie clip
  • Working with dynamic text fields
  • Variables and data types
  • Creating event handlers
  • Adding button functionality
  • Conditionals
  • Navigating to web pages
  • Creating feathered masks
  • Dynamically loading videos
  • Creating shared library items
  • Understanding how to use fsCommands
  • Techniques for optimizing and publishing movies

 

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the Adobe Flash class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash CS6 Training Class Intermediate Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These guides are a great resource to help you learn Adobe Flash even after you have completed this Flash class.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

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Questions about Flash Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Flash Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

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Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced

Flash Advanced Class Length: 2 days

Learn Flash's built-in programming language, ActionScript. It offers endless possibilities for interactive designers. This advanced Adobe Flash training class takes students from the ground up all the way through advanced concepts of the latest release, ActionScript 3.0, including dynamic content creation, class architecture, advanced media control and using XML.
Note: ActionScript 2.0 training is still available.

This Adobe Flash training class is recommended for intermediate to advanced Flash users looking for in-depth coverage of ActionScript 3.0, and is ideal for those looking to migrate from ActionScript 2.0 to 3.0. Contact AGI about this Flash training class.

Adobe Flash Training Class - Advanced Course Dates

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Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Boston $795

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Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm
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Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $795

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Jun 27 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 28 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm
AGI Training Philadelphia $795

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Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm
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Aug 26 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm
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Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Topics Covered

Advanced ActionScript programming in Flash CS6

  • ActionScript 2.0 vs. 3.0
  • Timeline control
  • Variables and data types
  • Understanding event flow
  • Creating event handlers and button interactivity
  • Dynamic & input text
  • Creating functions
  • Arrays & objects
     

Understanding Objects, Methods & Properties

  • Understanding class architecture
  • Creating AS 3.0 Packages and Classes
  • Understanding the new Display list
  • Adding symbols programmatically
  • Loading images
  • Loading & controlling sounds
  • Using the Tween() class
  • Adding filters programmatically
  • Loading XML data

Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the Adobe Flash CS6 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe web site.

Adobe Flash Training Class Advanced Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official Flash training guides and books for Adobe Systems. These guides help you learn Adobe Flash after you have completed the training class at AGI.

AVAILABLE DELIVERY METHODS FOR THIS CLASS

Classroom Training Icon Live Online Icon Private Training Icon My Location Icon On-Demand Training Icon
CLASSROOM LIVE ONLINE PRIVATE MY LOCATION ON-DEMAND

 

Questions about Flash Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Flash Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.

AGI's team of experienced instructors are led by the design and usability expert and best-selling author of more than 20 books including Creative Cloud for Dummies, Creative Suite for Dummies, and Photoshop Digital Classroom. Classes are led by experienced professionals who have extensive professional and training experience.