Click here to download the course syllabus.

Day 06
Click here for a screencast of today's lecture.
Click here for the source files for today's demo.
homework for this week will be to repeat the demo done in class with custom graphics and buttons.
Click here for something fun as you animate for your homework.


Day 05
screencast is on the way!
Click here for the source files for today's demo, actionscript included.

HOMEWORK 01
Complete a 15 second intro meeting the following requirements:

  • one layer mask
  • one object moving on a path
  • animated text
  • one imported image
That's all she wrote. You have 2 weeks to do the project. I suggest you use the first week to plan and gather your assets. The second week should give you ample time to do the animation.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS/SITES
SITE

Day 04
Click here for a screencast of today's lecture.
Click here for the source files for today's demo.
homework for this week will be to repeat the demo done in class.
Click here for a bonus screencast on how to import various objects into your flash projects.


Day 03
Click here for the actionscript cheat sheet.
Click here for the source file for the head orbit (just the a-block).
Click here for the head orbit screencast.


Day 02
Click here to view the Hard Mask Demo.
Click here to view the Layer Mask Demo.
Click here to view the Motion on a Path Demo.
Click here to download today's handout.

Click here for the AS3 example for today.
Click here for the animation sample from today.


BONUS
Here is your challenge for this week. Using the skills you learned in class, duplicate the following effects. Click here for the source files to make it happen. FIRST one to turn in all 3 completed effects will get a $5 Starbucks gift card courtesy your friendly neighborhood instructor.

Day 01
Click here to view the screencast.
Click here to download today's exercise.