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Doug Winnie
Adobe
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Working with code in Flash
- Working with objects
- Working with functions
- Performing math
- Working with events
- Building a sample application
Learning ActionScript one-on-one
This integrated training resource combines video tutorials, documentation, and sample files to teach you the basics of ActionScript 3 using Adobe Flash Professional CS4. The video training series is designed for animators and designers using Flash CS4 who want to take their work to the next level but need some guidance adding custom interactivity using ActionScript 3. This series starts with the very basics of accessing your objects on the Stage and the Library and then introduces ActionScript to help make your designs and animations interactive and dynamic.
Why learn ActionScript 3? If you're not sure, you should read Lee Brimelow's informative, opinionated article, Six reasons to use ActionScript 3. He details the benefits of using ActionScript 3 in your Flash projects.
Before you write a single line of code, it is helpful to take a step back and think more about how you work with Flash and how to think of your projects in a different way that can help build success with learning ActionScript. Read my article, Approaching ActionScript from a designer's perspective, to gain some insight into how to change your perspective on Flash projects.
Requirements
To complete these video tutorials, you will need to install the following software and files:
Flash CS4 Professional
Sample files:
- actionscript_1-on-1.zip (ZIP, 65K)
Prerequisite knowledge
This article assumes you have a basic familiarity with Flash CS4 Professional.
About the author
Doug Winnie is group product manager for Adobe's Creative Suite web tools and workflow. He manages multiple products, including Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Fireworks, and Adobe Creative Suite Web Premium. In addition, he is responsible for maximizing workflow collaboration between Adobe products, platforms, and technologies for designers and developers. Prior to joining Adobe, Doug led designer and user experience development organizations. He is an avid developer and designer using Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Dreamweaver, Creative Suite, and other web design and development applications and platforms. You can reach him at his blog.
