Creating Flash Animations: Tools from Adobe

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the tools available from Adobe for creating Flash animations, focusing on which tool is the most effective for users interested in animation creation. The scope includes technical aspects of the tools and user experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using Adobe (Macromedia) Flash, specifically version 8, as the primary tool for creating Flash animations.
  • Another participant mentions third-party tools like Swish, noting they may be less powerful than Flash but could be suitable for simpler animation needs.
  • Some participants highlight the learning curve associated with using Flash, indicating it may be intimidating for new users.
  • A suggestion is made to use the free trial of Adobe Flash Player 8 Professional to familiarize oneself with the layout before committing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Adobe Flash is a key tool for creating animations, but there are differing opinions on the effectiveness of third-party tools like Swish. The discussion reflects a range of experiences with the learning curve of Flash.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the complexity of the tools and the adequacy of third-party options, indicating a need for further exploration of user preferences and experiences.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in creating Flash animations, particularly those considering different software options and their learning curves.

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I want to make some of those nice Flash based animations. I understand that there are a few different tools from Adobe.

Which one is the best to work with?
 
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You would use Adobe (Macromedia) Flash. The latest version is 8. There are some third party tools that enable you to create flash animations as well, such as Swish, but they're not as powerful as Flash, though they might suit your needs if you just want some animations rather than a flash web application.
 
It's got a bit of a learning curve...
 
yes, flash. um infact you will need a adobe flash player 8 professional.

you should use the free trial to see it's kinda intimidating too see the layout :smile: although i made a couple.

http://www.adobe.com"
 
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