flash help and tutorials
There are many examples on the web of how Flash technology has been used for teaching and learning. Here are a few of the better examples.
the basics
My own little introduction to creating movies using Macromedia Flash. Currently this is for version 5 but should be updated soon for MX.
Web Monkey Intro to Flash Tutorial
One of many excellent tutorials on everything web from WebMonkey.
Web Monkey Advanced Flash Tutorial
When you've finished the intro tutorial, head for the advanced one.
more advanced stuff
Hey, Flashers! Stop Abusing Your Users
Not a tutorial as much as it is strong advice on not over using Flash movies in web pages.
You've seen them: you run your mouse over an icon or text and another menu appears. This tutorial will show you how that's done in Flash.
Off the Beaten Path with Flash and LiveMotion
Path animation allows you to set a fixed path which an object will follow during your movie. This article is a comparison of how to create path animation (Flash calls it "guides") in both products with a short tutorial on how to do it in each.
support sites
macromedia director
Yes, I know that Director and Flash are not the same thing. But since Flash and Director share some very common roots, this seemed like the place to put these listings.
A very nice introduction to Flash's big brother created by the University of Alabama's College of Education.
Again, when you've mastered part I, there's no place to go but part II.
