Begin exploring Adobe Flash

Flash is used by artists, web designers, cartoonists, and video producers around the world.

Some examples of Flash:

• Stick Figure Cartoons:  Olympics
• Information:  International Space Station
• Games:  Orisinal

I will have many more examples to show in class [if the computer is working], but you get the general idea.

Next we will be doing some Flash drawing basics, exploring various tools, and start our first drawing.  Begin by downloading the following file (Right-click and Save As... to your Desktop):  FLASH FILE

I strongly suggest that you get [and bring regularly] a USB/Flash Drive.  You can get an inexpensive Flash Drive at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, or even a grocery store.  Having your own flash drive (on a keychain, around your neck, in your purse, or whever) will keep your projects from getting wiped out by other students.  I am working on getting our shared folders working, but they seem to be a little unstable at the moment.

As with Photoshop and 3D, we will have many small projects and a few larger ones.  Don't fall behind -- the skills you learn in the beginning are the foundation that we will be building on in later assignments.