Beginning Tutorials

This tutorial takes you through an overview of the Flash interface, file types, and saving. The .FLA format is the original file in Flash--the one you can save and come back to if you need to continue working. When you are ready to create a file for the web you will export into the .SWF format.

Learn the basics of how the drawing tools work in Flash. The tools used to draw are similar to programs like Photoshop or Fireworks.

Check out a sample layout for a web site in this tutorial. It will give you an idea for a basic usable and clean look for a site.

The concept of grouping is important in Flash. It allows you to turn multiple drawing objects into one piece that can easily be moved around the screen.

This tutorial will introduce you to layers in Flash. If you want multiple objects to be animated at the same time you must have each on a separate layer.

This basic tutorial produces a sun as the final product using the drawing tools. The 'copy>paste in place' and the 'rotate around a point' properties are demonstrated.

You can use the drawing and shape tools to create a cartoon backdrop that could be used behind animated characters.

Gradients are simply a blending of two or more colors. You can use gradients on shapes in a straight line or in a circle.