Adobe Flash software is a well known authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Here are some new features of it latest release Adobe Flash CS4.
Now users of Adobe ® Flash® CS4 can animate 2D objects through 3D space with exciting new 3D translation and rotation tools, which allow you to animate along the x, y, and z axes. Local or global transformations can be applied to any object.
New tools were added. It's possible now to turn symbols into instant design tools and apply symbols in a variety of ways: quickly create kaleidoscope-like effects and apply fills using the Deco tool, or randomly spray symbols across any defined area using the Spray Brush. Of course it increase total size of the final .swf file dramatically.
It's possible now to open content from Adobe InDesign® or After Effects® software and retain file integrity. With the cross-application XFL format, easily import content for further development in Adobe Flash®.
One of the most interesting inovasions is possibility to create chain-like animation effects with a series of linked objects, or quickly distort a single shape using the new Bones tool.
The new motion editor helps user to achieve detailed control over keyframe parameters, including rotation, size, scale, position, filters, and more, using the new motion editor. Refine easing control with graphical displays similar to those in After Effects.
Now there are prebuilt animations that can be applied to any object. Users can select from dozens of presets or create and save your own or share presets with others to save animation time.
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Prepared by editor A. Korolenko (Russia).