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Andersen, Patricia M. (SDSM&T | 26 Jun 00:04

Flash

Does anyone know if someone who is not a programmer can work with Flash?
Are there books/websites that could help that aren't just advertising
for the program?  I have a librarian who is very good with computers and
software, just not a programmer who would like to know if she can use
Flash.

Any assistance is most welcome.

Thanks.

Patty

Patty Andersen, Director
Devereaux Library, SDSM&T
501 E. Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD  57701-3995
(605) 394-1255 - voice
(605) 394-1256 - fax
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Cloutman, David | 26 Jun 00:19

RE: Flash

Flash can be used as a programming platform, but from its initial
conception is has been a graphic arts tool focused on creating
animations. More recently it has seen greater use for application
development because of the continued development of the embedded
ActionScript language. Basically, it can be used in either capacity. I
know designers who are not programmers that use it regularly. Which
approach you take to using the software really depends on what you want
to do.

There are certainly many many books on Flash that target the
non-programming audience. One should visit a bookstore and spend some
time in making a book selection that is appropriate for their needs and
skill level.

- David

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Electronic Services Librarian
Marin County Free Library 

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Mikael Jacobsen | 26 Jun 03:45

Re: Flash

A somewhat Flash like product is Sprout.  It is fairly easy, fun, and free 
to use.  http://sproutbuilder.com/ [http://sproutbuilder.com/]

Mikael Lars Jacobsen
Adult Services Librarian
Franklin Park Public Library
(847) 455-6016 ext. 232
www.franklinparklibrary.org [http://www.franklinparklibrary.org/]

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Subject: [Web4lib] Flash

Does anyone know if someone who is not a programmer can work with Flash?

Are there books/websites that could help that aren't just advertising

for the program?  I have a librarian who is very good with computers and

software, just not a programmer who would like to know if she can use

Flash.

Any assistance is most welcome.

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Thomas Edelblute | 26 Jun 15:25

RE: Flash

Here is what I used to learn how to work with Flash.  They also have
Flash MX and I can't remember now which is the more current version.

 http://www.learnkey.com/Flash_8

Thomas Edelblute
Public Access Systems Coordinator
Anaheim Public Library

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Subject: [Web4lib] Flash

Does anyone know if someone who is not a programmer can work with Flash?
Are there books/websites that could help that aren't just advertising
for the program?  I have a librarian who is very good with computers and
software, just not a programmer who would like to know if she can use
Flash.

Any assistance is most welcome.

Thanks.

Patty

Patty Andersen, Director

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Amy Drayer | 26 Jun 15:50

Re: Flash

Dear Patty:

My suggestion would be to get a third party program. Swish
(http://www.swishzone.com/) is a nice alternative.

While Flash is very powerful, it is not very intuitive or
user-friendly. I haven't used Flash CS3 yet, but experience with
previous versions made me feel like crying. :P It also depends on how
complex the project you are working on is. If you are just looking for
something that will create a flashy ad or play audio/video, the third
party program isn't a bad idea. If you are looking for something a bit
more complex (Web application or Web site), you will need to have some
familiarity with ActionScript (programming). If the latter is the
case, I would either hire out (contract) or send someone to Flash
training. Flash isn't something easily learned from books (in my
opinion).

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Amy M. Drayer
Web and Systems Librarian
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