First Touch on Ipad and Flash

Introduction to Flash using Ipad

Well, this is the first time I’ve touched an Ipad.  Ha! Ha! It shows that I’m not that advanced with tehnological gadgets, right!  Anyway, it delighted me to be able to use the Ipad even though some of us are sharing L

Anyway, This is what we learned

a)      Flash Interface

b)      Application of Flash

c)      Type of Interaction

d)     What do I need

Flash Interface

There are 5 types of flash interface: 

a)      Tools Panel - on the left side

Tools needed to draw and edit objects

b)      Timeline - on top

Contains frames of animation in sequential order

c)      Using the library - on the right side

Contains all imported media such as photographs, clipart, video and sound files

Symbol - Name of any object saved in the libray

Instance - A copy of symbol that is used in a flash movie

d)     Stage - at the center

Displays animations, images and other content

e)      Properties Panel

Contains options and properties for the tools and object selected

Application of Flash

There are 4 applications where Flash is widely used:

a)      Web Banner

b)      Animation

c)      Games

d)     Courseware

Types of Interaction

3 types of interaction are used when dealing with users:

a)      Button & Hotspot

Button

- used for timeline navigation

- add interactivity to movie

- respond to mouse clicks, key press or rollovers

- have 4 frames in timeline (up, over, down, hit area)

Hotspot

-          sets up interaction with user

-          respond tu user ‘click’

Example

        
        Add a Flash hotspot to a callout to add interactivity within a produced Flash video. Use Flash hotspots to:

 Direct customers to a link to download your software.

 Show viewers websites in a new browser window.

 Demonstrate examples through hyperlinks in the callout.

 Take viewers to specific markers within the video.

 Allow viewers to replay a section in the video

b)      Text

Static Text - Display Static / Unchanged Text

Input Text - Capture Text Input from user

Dynamic Text - Display characters that are updated or change at runtime.

(Example)

c)      Drag & Drop

Users are able to drag and drop objects in the application.  This interaction is very good for educational purposes.

What Do I Need (Minimum Requirements)

a)      Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64

b)      Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7

c)      1 GB RAM

d)     3.5 GB hard disk space

e)      1024 x 768 display with 16 bit video card

f)       DVD-ROM drive

Well, we cannot memorize the facts, right.  Practice using the tools will make us familiar with the application. 

Well, practice time..!