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People often see cool web applications like YouTube and wonder how they were created. The answer in many cases is with ActionScript and Flash. ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS4 for Designers is an introductory course that teaches new designers the building blocks of web programming. Todd Perkins covers the development of web applications from the ground up, starting with basic programming, terminology, and coding syntax. He also covers how to use keyboard controls, mouse actions, and drag-and-drop actions to allow users to interact with the applications. Exercise files accompany the course.

Course ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS4 Professional for Designers Author Todd Perkins SKU ISBN Release Date 2008-12-19 Duration 6.20 hrs / 84 tutorials Work files Yes Price $ 49.95 Retail price $ 99.95 Language Tags ActionScript, Flash CS4 Required software Adobe Flash Professional CS4

Introduction Welcome 01:09 Using the exercise files 00:48 Overview 01:45 1. Introducing AS3.0 Fundamentals Understanding ActionScript 01:35 Understanding the Actions panel 02:45 Understanding trace statements 02:04 Working with comments 02:49 2. Working with Variables Understanding variables 01:50 Understanding the syntax of variables 04:26 Assigning variable values 02:53 Retrieving variable values 02:16 Working with different data types 04:17 3. Using Functions Understanding functions 01:04 Using functions 04:32 Understanding function syntax 03:43 Understanding parameters 05:12 Returning values 04:38 Using local variables 04:19 4. Working with Display Objects Understanding dot syntax 06:43 Controlling display properties 02:44 Creating objects dynamically 04:23 Controlling nested movie clips 03:17 5. Understanding and Handling Events Understanding events and event listeners 01:14 Handling mouse clicks 08:04 Handling other mouse events 04:48 Working with keyboard events 03:23 Removing event listeners 05:20 6. Creating Conditional Statements Understanding conditional statements 00:49 Writing if statements 05:22 Understanding conditional operators 01:17 Writing compound if statements 03:34 Writing else statements 02:51 Writing else-if statements 02:27 Working with switch-case statements 06:43 Detecting collisions 02:02 7. Using Math to Perform Tasks Understanding mathematical operators and number data types 07:11 Aligning objects to the edge of the stage 09:16 Aligning to the center 05:09 Using random numbers between 0 and 1 06:19 Using a range of random numbers 09:40 Creating a random-number function 03:36 Creating a tip calculator 06:35 8. Creating and Using Arrays

9. Creating and Using Loops Understanding loops 01:13 Creating for loops 04:59 Using for loops 04:06 Sorting mail with a loop 07:46 Using while loops 05:46 10. Using Classes Understanding classes 02:08 Extending classes 10:09 Understanding methods 06:43 Using properties 06:26 Instantiating classes 07:08 Setting up multiple classes 06:46 Creating packages 06:36 11. Handling Text Loading external text 06:46 Appending text 02:55 Reading HTML 03:09 Styling links with CSS 06:48 12. Loading Media Loading bitmaps 03:22 Loading SWF files 08:07 Creating a preloader 06:21 Loading sound 03:34 Stopping sound 04:50 Controlling volume 06:30 Understanding video 00:56 Loading video 09:17 Controlling video playback 05:23 13. Creating a Calculator Previewing the Calculator application 01:04 Setting up the variables 04:54 Adding event listeners 06:39 Controlling numeric input 03:47 Setting up the Dot and Clear buttons 04:13 Finding the current operation 03:55 Capturing numbers 04:30 Performing calculations 07:11 Creating a calculator class 09:20 14. Getting Out of Trouble Understanding and fixing errors 05:32 Getting help 03:26 Conclusion Goodbye 00:31