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Animation Lab: Animation with Macromedia Flash

a part of the CA 4-H Computer Corps Workshop Series

Originally created by Jess, 2006

Goals

  • Orient user to basic animation techniques
  • Learn basic animation techniques using Macromedia Flash.
  • Create a 30-60 second animation to be shown to the public.

Description

Ever watched a cartoon on the internet and thought "I wonder if I could do that?" You can! You will receive 3 hours of hands-on training using Macromedia Flash. After this workshop, you'll be able to digitally draw objects, make them move, add sound, and add them to the web! Final animations will be shown during a SLC assembly. Participant Expectations: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, tech savvy, creativity, and ability to experiment with advanced software.

Lesson Plan

This is for a 3 hour workshop (double workshop) or a track. It is not recommended as a 1 hour workshop.
  • Introduction
  • Overview of Goals-Quick Discussion of what they expect out of the session 5 minutes
  • Workspace setup/Palate Orientation
  • Tools
  • Timeline
  • Document Properties
  • Library
  • Layers
  • Text
  • Creating & Editing Symbols
  • Buttons
  • Tweening
  • Publishing
  • Techniques and Tricks
  • Create your own animation!

Note: Ideal ratio of presenters to students would be 1/5 or more.  The presenters and helpers need to know Flash very well as there will be alot of questions and struggles! ~Jess, 2006

Materials

Requirements

  • Projector, screen, laptop
  • Lab
  • Macromedia Flash
  • Recommended as a double session or track
  • Experienced Flash designer is a must!

Resources on the Web

Here's some resources that the Computer Corps found helpful

Examples

Check out examples from the 2006 Computer Corps Orientation

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