1. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 1 by Michael Kay The Web Wizard’s Guide to Flash

2. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 2 CHAPTER 1 Getting Started with Flash

3. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 3 Chapter 1 Objectives The role of Flash on the Web Define vector graphics and other attributes of Flash Get oriented to the Flash program How to change the view and work area Setting preferences

4. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 4 What is Flash? A tool for enriching a Web site or web page Vector-based program Rich animation with smaller file sizes Easier than other tools for creating interactive content Integrates other media like sound and bitmap images

5. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 5 Bitmap vs. Vector Images Bitmap Vector

6. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 6 When to Use Flash It’s a natural for entertainment Use Flash when you want to create an enriched experience Use it for a single animation or an entire Web site Don’t use it everywhere “Will it make things better or just annoy the audience?”

7. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 7 A Tour of the Flash Program The Stage is where the movie is composed. The Timeline defines what happens/changes over time. Panels are dedicated to specific tasks such as choosing colors or sizing type (Properties Inspector is unique to Flash MX). Many of the functions of the program are organized within the menu bar at the top of the work area.

8. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 8 Changing the View Use the Zoom tool to enlarge or reduce the view. Use the Hand tool to reposition the work area. You can change the magnification from the bottom-left corner of the Stage. The View menu offers an assortment of options to customize your work space. Rulers, guides, and grids can help you align your work.

9. Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. Chapter 1, Slide 9 Setting Preferences The preferences allow you to modify how the Flash program works for you. General preferences affect the overall program. The Editing preferences affect the drawing tools. Clipboard settings define how Flash handles artwork and text imported from other programs.