Learn Adobe Animate fundamentals in this hands-on class. Perfect for designers without formal training, you'll master drawing tools, motion, shape, and you'll begin creating interactive experiences with video and audio.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Animate
- Flash v. Animate
- Understanding the Interface
- Understanding the Stage, Tools, & Properties Panels
- Visual Aids: Grids, Guides, & Rulers
- Setting Preferences
- Animate File Types: HTML5 v. AS3
Working with Imported Files
- Supported Imported Formats
- Working with Illustrator & Photoshop Files
- Import Options
Working with Symbols & the Library
- Understanding Symbols
- Symbol Types: Graphic, Movie Clip, & Button
- Understanding Instantiation
- Editing Symbol Instances
- Working with Libraries & Sharing Library Assets
Working with Text
- Text Field Types: Static & Dynamic
- Embedding Fonts
- Text Animation
- Text as Graphics
Creating Animation
- Working with the Timeline
- Frames, Keyframes, & Blank Keyframes
- Understanding Tweens: Motion, Classic, & Shape
- Creating Keyframe Animation
- Erasing & the Motion Editor
- Animation Guide Layters
- Working with Masks
- Animation Tools: Onion Skinning & Previewing
Creating & Coloring Graphics
- Drawing & Painting Tools
- Merge Drawing Mode, Object Drawing, & Primitive Objects
- Transforming & Combining
- Working with Color
- Arranging Objects
Understanding Interactivity
- Coding in Adobe Animate
- Using the Actions Panel
- About Code Snippets: Using & Saving
- Working with Button Symbols
Exporting & Publishing
- Export v. Publish
- Exporting HTML5
- Export File Formats
- Dealing with Packaged Assets
