Flash®
What is Flash®?
Adobe Flash is a multimedia platform used for adding animation and interactivity to web pages. Flash is commonly used to create animation, advertisements, and various web page components, to integrate video into web pages, and to develop Internet applications.
Is there a cost associated with Flash®?
Flash® CS3 is no longer available from Adobe; the new version is Flash® CS4. The “stand alone” educational version of Flash® CS4 retails for $249; Flash® can also be purchased as part of a number of higher priced Creative Suite® options.
Can I download Flash®?
You can download a trial version of the Flash® software from the Adobe website.
How do I use Flash®?
Clemson University has a campus wide license for the SkillPort Learning Resources. Training for Flash® MX and Flash® CS3 and Flash® CS4 are available in SkillPort. Use the keywords Flash MX or Flash CS3 or Flash CS4 in the Search in SkillPort to find available resources.
Adobe has several resources available on their website to help you learn how to use Flash®. There are additional resources available on the web as well. We have linked some resources that we believe will help you in learning Flash® below.
- Tutorials
- Click the Tutorials link above.
- On the next website, select the Product in the top left box.
- Then select Getting Started in the Select a Topic list in the top right box.
- A list of video tutorials will be displayed in the box in the middle of the screen.
- Select a video. Then click the Play Video button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Upon completing the video close the pop-up window to return to the list of videos again.
- Quick Reference Cards for Flash®
- Users Manual for Flash® CS3 (.PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Review the Flash® Help and Support Center or the Flash® Support Forums for assistance with frequently asked questions.
Do we offer Instructor-led training for Flash®?
Yes. CCIT currently offers instructor-led training for employees. Please view our training calendar to register for these available classes. Click the links below to download the class handouts.
System Requirements
Review the Flash® System Requirements.
Additional Resources for Flash®
- Flash CS3 Resources
- Best Practices and Coding Conventions for ActionScript 2.0
- Free Flash CS3 Tutorial for Beginners by VineyarDesigns
- Flash Tutorials/Tips & Tricks by PhotoshopSupport.com
- Flash CS3 Tutorials on YouTube
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