Lesson 29: Multimedia with Flash 8 – ActionScript, Masks and Practical Uses

Objectives Use SWF-authoring software to create animations, add buttons, perform “tweening,” create movie clips, apply masks Add SWF animation files and SVG files to X/HTML pages Identify strategies and benefits of using SWF and SVG technologies in training industry/instructional design to facilitate learning Identify accessibility issues and solutions related to images and animation

Flash ActionScript Language used to write actions in Flash Flash ActionScript and basic programming concepts

Mask Layers in Flash Mask – special type of layer that covers an area of the stage, allowing a part you specify to show through Effect similar to a searchlight

Using SWF and SVG Files on the Web Embedding SWF and SVG files in X/HTML pages Instructional design with SWF and SVG –Benefits of using SWF and SVG for e-learning

Summary Use SWF-authoring software to create animations, add buttons, perform “tweening,” create movie clips, apply masks Add SWF animation files and SVG files to X/HTML pages Identify strategies and benefits of using SWF and SVG technologies in training industry/instructional design to facilitate learning Identify accessibility issues and solutions related to images and animation