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Adobe Flash CS4: Video Development

In this three day hands-on training class, students will learn need-to-know techniques to produce and deliver high-quality Flash Video over the internet using Flash. The new Flash Video codec will be explored in-depth to deliver higher quality video over lower bandwidth connections.

Pre-Requisites: Students should have attended the Flash Rich Content Creation and Flash Actionscripting Courses or have relevent knowledge. It is also assume the student will have some knowledge of working with Video.

What You Will Learn: You will learn Adobe Flash Actionscript, Adobe Flash Professional Pre-Built Components,, Creating Live Video, High-Quality Encoding Techniques, Bandwidth Scaling, New Alpha-Channeling and Video Colour Filters, Progressive Downloading, Streaming with the Adobe Flash Communication Server, Adobe Flash Video Streaming Services.

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Topics Description
Introducing Adobe Flash VideoDefining streaming; Defining digital video; Understanding key Adobe Flash Video concepts; Looking at the evolution of Adobe Flash Video; Viewing Adobe Flash Video market adoption statistics; Examining the streaming video market; Identifying key benefits of Adobe Flash Video over traditional media; Introducing the Adobe Flash Media Server for streaming video
Building a Component Based Media PlayerUnderstanding the Adobe Flash Video (FLV) for the Web workflow; Using the Insert Adobe Flash Video command in Adobe Dreamweaver; Building a media player with the Adobe FLVPlayback component; Building a media player with Adobe FLVPlayback Custom UI components; Binding playback properties and components; Building a playlist and video picker; Skinning Adobe FLVPlayback Custom UI components
Encoding Adobe Flash VideoUnderstanding Adobe Flash Video (FLV); Introducing CODECs and video encoding; Converting to FLV using the Flash 8 Video Encoder; Understanding bandwidth and data rate; Using advanced encoding settings; Adding cue points; cropping; and trimming; Using encoding best practices
Delivering Adobe Flash VideoUnderstanding video delivery options; Comparing embedded vs. progressive download; Streaming Adobe Flash Video; Using Adobe Flash Video Streaming Services; Using the Adobe Flash Media Server; Tracking Adobe FLV Playback
Reviewing ActionScriptReviewing ActionScript basics; Using Media Component properties; Using Media Component methods; Handling Media Component events; Using ActionScript to control the Media Components
Building a Custom Media PlayerUnderstanding the process for building a custom media player; Learning the Adobe Flash ActionScript required for streaming; Creating a connection to the server; Controlling and managing streams; Introducing and using the embedded Video object; Adding video playback filters; Using the Sound class to manage audio; Listening and responding to stream events
Adding Flash Video EffectsUnderstanding filters; blends and masks; Masking the Adobe FLVPlayback component; Importing alpha channels with video; Creating a Flash movie that uses video with alpha channels; Understanding differences between author-time and run-time effects; Embedding the Adobe FLVPlayback component inside a Movie Clip; Using blend modes; Using ActionScript to apply filters
Enhancing the User ExperienceUnderstanding the importance of the user experience; Creating auto detection for bandwidth; Adobe Flash Player version and connection speed; Using full screen playback; Creating error handling
Working with Cue Points and User AccessibilityIntroducing embedded cue points; Understanding accessibility issues for video playback; Manipulating cue points with Adobe Flash Actionscript; Adding closed captioning; Controlling video with keyboard commands
Using Live VideoIntroducing live video; Using the live video encoder; Setting the live encoder; Recording a live stream; Playing a live stream; Creating bandwidth strategies

 

 

 

 

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