Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
After taking this course learners will be able to incorporate audio into Flash MX 2004 animations to create effective sound effects with the least possible increase in file size. In addition, the learner will explore working with multiple layers and layer properties to create both subtle and dramatic effects such as invisible and masked layers.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Import sound files into Flash
Synchronize and loop sounds within an animation
Modify sound settings such as channel volume and length
Compress sound files individually or for an entire movie
Modify layer properties including visibility and security
Create Normal, Guide, Motion Guide, and Mask layers

Topics: 
Sound basics
Sync settings
Modifying sounds
Looping and coordinating sounds
Sound quality and file size
Export settings
Layer basics
Layer properties
Guide layers
Motion guide layers
Mask layers

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.