Originally posted by Merlock
Aside from that though install Flash MX of the latest version and go through the tutorials within it. They'll teach you what you need to know to start off. After that it's a matter of being experienced in either illustration to create something truly original or object oriented programming (to use Actionscript be it with your own original drawings or images imported into flash) in order to create something ineractive/dynamic.
I agree with Merlock here. This reminds me of the big "Desktop Publishing" fiasco back in the 80's -- Corel comes out with a program which gives people the ability to design documents and flyers and all of a sudden everyone is a "graphic artist."
What's great about Flash, though, is that even if you're not an "artist" you can still use the importing features to create your subjects. If you can't draw, pull in a picture! It's hard enough trying to draw someting with only the use of a freakin mouse! Don't bother trying to draw if you can't even draw a stick figure! My advice is to get an art tablet (Wacom, Intous, etc). This will at least make it more fun for you to draw if you're going to. Even if you can't draw, you might come up with a "style" that gives the piece a look.
This piece I did has no imported images and has a very simple silhouetted figures. Yet, there's a style to it that carries through. Gender Weight
Here's a piece I did a few years back when I was first learning Flash - this piece was done by importing sketches that I made and tracing them in Flash. Lucid Wings
In this piece I used photo images and less illustration. Sure, I could have illustrated the penguins, but why? I found some images that worked just as good. Saved time and looks better. Verizon
Now with video capabilities, there's even MORE you can do with Flash - you just need to play around with it and HAVE FUN! I'm actually in Toronto right now for a Design & Technology conference in which there will be seminars on incorporating video into Flash -- I'll let you know what I find out
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