Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5
by Geoff Blake
Start the free chapterJump head-long into the world of Adobe Flash Catalyst, where you\'ll learn how to build engaging, interactive environments for your users. Begin by getting an understanding of what Flash Catalyst is and getting comfortable within the interface, then head right into building a wireframe design. You\'ll learn Flash Catalyst fundamentals like layout options, managing layers, building states, and adding simple interactions. Next, you\'ll learn about how to develop projects further with Illustrator and Photoshop, how to create projects from scratch within Catalyst, and how to skin and develop components. From there, you\'ll delve into a project workflow, where learn how to plan, scratch-build, and develop your Catalyst applications, how to add interactions and transitions, and how to publish your projects to SWF and AIR. The world of Flash Catalyst awaits! Click the movie links below to get started.
Course content
Course Introduction1 lessons
Introducing Flash Catalyst CS5.510 lessons
- What Flash Catalyst Is3:251 credit or ad
- Understanding Catalyst Building Blocks3:421 credit or ad
- Welcome Screen and Creating a Project5:041 credit or ad
- Flash Catalyst Interface pt. 13:211 credit or ad
- Flash Catalyst Interface pt. 25:091 credit or ad
- Customizing the Interface3:431 credit or ad
- Design and Code Views3:451 credit or ad
- Zooming and Navigating4:261 credit or ad
- Additional Zooming Techniques3:471 credit or ad
- Understanding Pages and States4:411 credit or ad
Building a Wireframe Design12 lessons
- Planning Your Project4:371 credit or ad
- Viewing the Final Result3:131 credit or ad
- Creating the Project File4:471 credit or ad
- Getting the Layout Underway5:231 credit or ad
- Adding in Components6:571 credit or ad
- Inserting Design Time Data3:321 credit or ad
- Adding in Text4:221 credit or ad
- Arranging the App Structure6:221 credit or ad
- Building the App Further pt. 16:241 credit or ad
- Building the App Further pt. 28:081 credit or ad
- Creating Basic Interactions3:311 credit or ad
- Previewing the Application1:391 credit or ad
Creating a New Project8 lessons
- Downloading Design Elements5:381 credit or ad
- Developing in Illustrator pt. 15:431 credit or ad
- Developing in Illustrator pt. 26:541 credit or ad
- Developing in Illustrator pt. 37:511 credit or ad
- Developing in Photoshop pt. 13:501 credit or ad
- Developing in Photoshop pt. 24:591 credit or ad
- Developing in Photoshop pt. 38:191 credit or ad
- Starting a Project in Flash Catalyst3:541 credit or ad
Creating and Editing Content10 lessons
- Drawing Rectangles and Ellipses4:211 credit or ad
- Drawing Polygons and Lines3:301 credit or ad
- Selecting Objects5:551 credit or ad
- Adjusting Object Properties4:311 credit or ad
- Applying Fills5:021 credit or ad
- Applying Strokes3:141 credit or ad
- Aligning and Spacing Content5:281 credit or ad
- Grouping and Selecting4:141 credit or ad
- Stacking Order3:231 credit or ad
- Using Guides and Rulers4:551 credit or ad
States / Layers / Artwork7 lessons
Inserting and Skinning Components18 lessons
- Understanding Components2:201 credit or ad
- Working with Button Elements5:021 credit or ad
- Creating Checkboxes3:141 credit or ad
- Using Radio Buttons and Radio Groups5:531 credit or ad
- Using Text Input Fields2:261 credit or ad
- Creating Horizontal and Vertical Sliders4:191 credit or ad
- Working with Toggle Buttons2:301 credit or ad
- Skinning a Button Method pt. 16:461 credit or ad
- Skinning a Button Method pt. 26:231 credit or ad
- Skinning Scroll Bars4:261 credit or ad
- Inserting a Combo Box3:101 credit or ad
- Using Drop Down Components2:101 credit or ad
- Working with Button Bars3:001 credit or ad
- Inserting a Numeric Stepper2:051 credit or ad
- Building a Custom Data List6:101 credit or ad
- Creating a Custom List pt. 14:591 credit or ad
- Creating a Custom List pt. 23:561 credit or ad
- Adding Custom Data2:201 credit or ad
Building a Project in Illustrator22 lessons
- Viewing the Completed Project2:461 credit or ad
- Setting Up the Illustrator File4:461 credit or ad
- Getting the Wireframe Underway8:151 credit or ad
- Inserting and Masking the Photo3:461 credit or ad
- Inserting Text3:121 credit or ad
- Creating the Navigation Buttons5:181 credit or ad
- Adding in Other Text Elements2:301 credit or ad
- Applying Color to the Layout5:181 credit or ad
- Applying a Bevel Effect3:501 credit or ad
- Organizing the Projects Layers4:461 credit or ad
- Beginning the Second State2:591 credit or ad
- Creating the Checkmarks6:451 credit or ad
- Creating the Toggle Buttons4:301 credit or ad
- Building the Slider pt. 16:201 credit or ad
- Building the Slider pt. 23:271 credit or ad
- Creating the Navigation Buttons3:201 credit or ad
- Finalizing the Second State4:351 credit or ad
- Setting Up the Third State4:391 credit or ad
- Creating the Text Fields4:341 credit or ad
- Finishing Up the Third State5:591 credit or ad
- Beginning the Fourth State6:381 credit or ad
- Wrapping Up the Illustrator Layout3:511 credit or ad
Developing the Project in Flash Catalyst13 lessons
- Importing the Illustrator Project4:301 credit or ad
- Setting Up the Applications States3:531 credit or ad
- Creating the Main Button Component6:321 credit or ad
- Duplicating the Button Component5:581 credit or ad
- Adding an Interaction to the Button3:141 credit or ad
- Creating the Checkbox Components5:391 credit or ad
- Inserting the Checkbox Components4:071 credit or ad
- Building the Toggle Buttons pt. 18:001 credit or ad
- Building the Toggle Buttons pt. 22:091 credit or ad
- Setting Up the Horizontal Slider4:101 credit or ad
- Building the Interface Buttons5:341 credit or ad
- Creating the Contact Info State4:591 credit or ad
- Creating the Submit State3:271 credit or ad