Lynda.COM Flash CS5 New Features

Author:
Todd Perkins

Duration:
01h 20m

Released on:
4/12/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Windows only


In Flash CS5 New Features, author Todd Perkins demonstrates key changes in the CS5 release of Adobe's interactive design and animation software. This course covers enhanced ActionScript features, including code snippets and error handling improvements, new publishing options for Adobe AIR, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash Builder integration, and the new Text Layout Framework for detailed text editing. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

    Comparing Flash CS4 and Flash CS5
    Inserting modifiable cue points for video in Flash
    Editing text in the Text Layout Framework
    Embedding fonts
    Creating and editing ActionScript code snippets
    Performing roundtrip editing between Photoshop and Flash
    Exporting FXG files for use in Flash Catalyst
    Integrating with Flash Builder




Introduction
Welcome           01m 03s
Using the exercise files           00m 52s
Comparing Flash Professional CS4 and Flash Professional CS5           04m 26s

1. Touring the New Interface
Looking at new features in the Info and Color panels           02m 17s
Using the new guide features           01m 13s

2. Working with Files
Importing and exporting FXG files           03m 19s
Understanding the XML files           04m 09s

3. New Video and Animation Features
Working with video cue points and Live Preview           05m 41s
Using the new features in the Deco tool           04m 17s
Adding spring to IK animations           02m 23s

4. Working with Text
Using the new Text Layout Framework (TLF)           07m 24s
Embedding fonts           02m 49s

5. Viewing the ActionScript Features
Viewing enhanced code hinting in the Actions panel           02m 01s
Working with code snippets           02m 08s
Creating code snippets           03m 23s
Creating new ActionScript files and classes           01m 29s
Viewing improvements to compiler error handling           02m 19s

6. Publishing Flash Content in New Ways
Using Adobe AIR 2.0           01m 10s
Using the iOS Dev Center to prepare iPhone applications           03m 02s
Generating P12 files on Windows           06m 41s
Creating iPhone applications with Flash           08m 01s
Testing the application on an iPhone           00m 31s

7. Integrating with Other Adobe Applications
Working with Illustrator and Flash           02m 25s
Round-trip editing with Photoshop           01m 48s
Integrating with Flash Builder           02m 26s
Integrating with Flash Catalyst           01m 58s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 48s