Interactive Authoring
Week 8 and 9
The Most Efficient Preloader code ever!
1. Create a new Flash movie.
2. On the stage, create a long rectangle and hit F8 to convert it to a movie clip.
3. Open the MC, click the scale tool, and move the registration point to the left side of the bar. This is so the scale command will make the bar grow to the right.
4. Drag the MC to the stage and add the following code in Actions-Movie Clip.
onClipEvent ( enterFrame ) { this . _xscale = _root . getBytesLoaded ()/ _root . getBytesTotal ()*100; }
5. Done!
Here is a quick review of ActionScript Basics
Review of Job Openings, Qualifications, and a really great portfolio
Flash Certification
The biggest challenge as you begin your career is to convinve people that you really know what you are talking about! There is always a certain scepticism that you have to overcome. Certianly a good portfolio is a start, but if you are intending on making Flash a component of your multimedia career, you should consider obtaining Macromedia certification. The exams are very straightforward (about 60 questions) and there are lots of study guides availble, as well as on-line training.
The first step is the Designer level. The Flash that you have studied here at Brooks will qualify you to pass this test with relative ease. You need to review the Study Guide (available here) and the practice test (available here).
If you are interesting in really establishing your credentials and becomming a specialist in ActionScript, then the Developer certification is for you. At the completion of this term you are on solid footing to obtain this certification with a little bit of work. Realistically you will need to either study on your own with the study guide, or take some form of seminar or on-line class. This test is focused entirely on ActionScript and programming skills.
You will definately need to review the Study Guide (available here) and the practice test (available here).
