Hot Adobe Flash How-Tos

How To: Apply custom bumpmap textures to models in Swift 3D v6

Learn to apply custom bumpmap textures and materials to 3D models in your swift 3D scenes. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video software tutorial. For more information, including a complete walkthrough of the process, watch this web developer's guide.

How To: Create and animate 3D text in Swift 3D v6

Learn all there is to know about creating and animating 3D text in Swift 3D v6. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video software tutorial. For more information, including a complete walkthrough of the process, watch this web developer's guide.

How To: Use the Lathe Editor tool in Swift 3D v6

Learn to Use the Lathe Editor for lathe-machined objects in Swift 3D v6. A lathe machine operates by spinning an object really fast while it is held tightly at both ends. The lathe operator uses cutting tools and coolants on the side to shape the object. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video software tutorial. For more information, including a ...

How To: Navigate the Swift 3D v6 user interface

Learn the basics of the Swift 3D 6 interface and see how to manipulate the program's toolbars to maximize your workspace. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video software tutorial. For more information, including a complete walkthrough of the process, watch this web developer's guide.

How To: Render environment layouts & backgrounds in Swift 3D

Learn how to set up your render environment and layout backgrounds in Swift 3D scenes. Whether you're new to Electric Rain's popular Flash-oriented 3D modeler or just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program, you're sure to find much of value from this free video software tutorial. For more information, including a complete walkthrough of the process, watch this web developer's guide.

How To: Create a movie clip symbol in Adobe Flash

Learn how to use a movie clip symbol in Flash to repeat or reuse an animated library item. This free video software tutorial will walk you through the entire process. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started creating movie clip symbols within Adobe Flash yourself, watch this handy designer's guide.

How To: Draw a scene from Nicktoon's "Three Delivery" in Flash

In this detailed three part tutorial, learn exactly how to draw a scene from the cartoon "Three Delivery", using Flash. This expert how-to is hosted by Loogaroo, the animators responsible for this popular series. The series was created over a period of two years with more than 100 artists because every second of this kung-fu action was hand drawn in Flash. Check out this clip, and you too can share in this labor of love.

How To: Creating image libraries in Adobe Flash Builder 4

See how to create custom image libraries when working in Adobe Flash Builder 4. This clip will show you what to do. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit in this free video software tutorial. For more information, including specific, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use inline CSS declarations in Flash Builder 4

Can't quite figure out how to use inline CSS declarations when working in Adobe Flash Builder 4? This clip will show you what to do. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find benefit in this free video software tutorial. For more information, including specific, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use motion tweens in Flash CS4

Creating a website using Flash CS4 is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways that you can utilize the internet. This video is chapter 5 of a comprehensive series of videos on designing your own website from scratch using Flash CS4. This chapter covers creating and using motion tweens to improve the animations on your site.

How To: Make a timeline for your website in Flash CS4

Making your own website from scratch is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways that you can take advantage of the internet. This mammoth 60-part video series walks you through the process of doing just that in Adobe Flash CS4. This is chapter 3 of that series, and covers the timeline of your website. If you haven't watched the previous chapters, do some now and come back. After you watch all of these videos, making your own site in Flash should be a cinch.

How To: Create animated tilting buttons in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create animated tilting button menus using the 3D rotation tool in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Make armatures with the Bone tool in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create armatures using the Adobe Flash CS4 Bone tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started creating armatures yourself, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create menu transitions in Adobe Flash CS4

Transition between menus in a Flash user interface when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Animate growing vines in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to create a trendy growing vine animation when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a "slide to open" iPhone effect in Flash CS4

See how to create an iPhone-style slide-to-open effect in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create an ActionScript drop-down menu in Flash CS4

See how to create dynamic drop-down menus when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Work with Flash video files (FLV) in Adobe Flash CS4

This clip presents a brief look at some of the basics of working with Flash Video in Adobe Flash CS4. See how to convert to the FLV format, how to transform the video using, for example, the new 3d Rotate tool, and how to build a simple stop and play button setup. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to ben...

How To: Create an XML photo gallery slideshow with Flash CS4

In this video, you will see how to create a complete, simple XML gallery using Adobe Illustrator CS4. This tutorial is somewhere between intermediate and advanced level, so if you know a little bit about ActionScript you should be just fine. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free sof...

How To: Create glass wave rollover buttons in Flash CS4

Learn how to create flowing glass rollover buttons. This clips takes a look at tweening in the timeline to create a seamless loop, using the pen tool a little, masking, and reversing frames. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Fl...

How To: Create animated business cards in Flash CS4

See how to build and animate a business card in Flash. The idea is that, when the user clicks the business card, it flips over and diplays information on the back and, when it is clicked again, it flips back over and displays the front again. This clip covers how to use the Motion Editor to tween using the 3D rotation tools in Flash CS4 as well as scripting the button to react to a click only when in a certain position. See how to create a simple nav bar when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Wheth...

How To: Animate slide-out info panels with AS3 and Flash CS4

See how to create roll-over panels using Adobe Flash CS4 and a little bit of ActionScript 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Make a basic ball animation in Adobe Flash CS4

Want to create simple animations in Adobe Flash CS4? Follow the bouncing ball. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create a starry landscape animation in Adobe Flash CS4

Use Flash CS4 to create a simple scene animation and then use Dreamweaver to include it into a web page. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Create custom screensavers in Adobe Flash CS4

See how to generate custom screensavers when working in Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started making your own screensavers in Flash CS4, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Make a mute button in Adobe Flash CS4

Learn how to create a simple mute button for a movie or media player when working Adobe Flash CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of this particular iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this Flash developer's guide.

How To: Export an Adobe Flash CS5 project as an iPhone OS app

Learn how to export your Adobe Flash CS5 projects as Apple iPhone OS applications. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.

How To: Use the Bone tool in Adobe Flash CS5

Learn how to apply constraints and springs using the new Adobe Flash CS5 Bone tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.

How To: Use the Deco Tool in Adobe Flash CS5

Create quick animations and graphics with ease! Learn how to work with the Deco Tool in Adobe Flash CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started using the Deco tool yourself, watch this video guide.

How To: Use the text engine in Adobe Flash CS5

Learn how to work with the newly-revised text engine in Adobe Flash CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.

How To: Import Flash into the PDF file format

One of the advantages of using the Adobe family of creative products is that its many programs can be combined easily to create cool digital multimedia projects. This video tutorial teaches you how to integrate .swf files from Flash into .pdf files in Adobe Acrobat Pro 9. Including Flash in pdf files makes it easier for people who don't have the appropriate Flash players on their desktop to view the great images that you've made in Flash.

How To: Create a rollover button and animate it in Flash CS4

Almost every website on the web has buttons that enable users to interact with it. They are easy to make, but making them interesting and reactive to user's activities is more of a challenge. This video demonstrates how to create animated rollover buttons in Adobe Flash CS4 quickly and easily. Your website will be much more dynamic and enticing if you apply the skills taught in this video.

How To: Make a cursive handwriting font in Flash CS4

Using Flash CS4 to make websites is a great way to make them dynamic and interesting, it can also be a daunting challenge to both new and experienced web designers. This quick video demonstrates how to create a cursive font with mask typography that resembles real cursive handwriting. Great for creating more formal look on you sites.

How To: Import video into Flash CS3

Need to import your videos into Flash CS3? Look no further, this tutorial is for you. In the following video, learn how to import and compress your video files and convert them to flash video! Matters covered in this tutorial include: Importing flash video, compressing the video using presets, compressing just the video or just the audio, adding cue points and using cue points, and cropping, trimming, and resizing your video. Also learn how to use the basic skins provided by Adobe in Flash to...

How To: Dynamically load website content with AS2 in Flash

Needing to load website content with AS2 into Flash? You've come to the right place. In the following video, learn how to load text from a text file sitting on a web server and display it in Flash using dynamic text and Actionscript 2.0. Also taught? How to load a jpg, gif, png, and/or swf file using Actionscript 2.0. All files loaded into the flash movie within this video will be loaded from an external web server.

How To: Create and animate advanced buttons in Flash CS3

Need to create Flash buttons? You've come to the right place. In this video, learn how to make professional looking, but easy to make, buttons with no scripting. The buttons featured in this tutorial are featured all over the web and on almost every flash site. Create the buttons you need for your web project with help from this step-by-step tutorial.