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This is part of the [[Flash tutorials]] | |||
== Introduction == | |||
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* Not done yet, therefore lower than low. | * Not done yet, therefore lower than low. | ||
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To create presentations in Flash there are several options: | |||
* Use Flash CS3/4 | |||
* Create with presentation software, e.g. PPT and then convert to Flash | |||
* Use software (including online) presentation software tools that compile to *.swf | |||
In this tutorial we only will focus on the first option, i.e. use Flash to create something that is different and better. See the links section for some conversion or Flash creating presentation software | |||
== Links == | |||
* [http://ited.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/ITinEd303/Flash%20V/Converting%20PPT%20to%20Flash%201.doc Hands-on Activity 5: Converting PowerPoint to Flash] (A short tutorial with AS2 code, basically it teaches how to use buttons as in the [[Flash button tutorial]]) | |||
* [http://www.masternewmedia.org/powerpoint_to_flash_conversion_tools/ PowerPoint to Flash Conversion Tools - Mini-Guide, Part 1]. This mini-guide discusses a '''large''' list of tools. | |||
== Software == | == Software == | ||
Special purpose presentation software that compiles to Flash, none of these has been tested, so there is no endorsement. Also, this is by no means complete... | |||
See also: [[presentation software]] and [[Multimedia presentation]] | See also: [[presentation software]] and [[Multimedia presentation]] | ||
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; Free (or half-free) off- line tools | ; Free (or half-free) off- line tools | ||
* [http://powerbullet.com/ Powerbullet Presenter] ( freeware ) | * [http://powerbullet.com/ Powerbullet Presenter] ( freeware ) | ||
* [http://www.debugmode.com/wink/ Wink] is a Tutorial and Presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software (like a tutor for MS-Word/Excel etc). Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial for your users. Windows/Linux | |||
; Commercial off-line tools | ; Commercial off-line tools | ||
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* [http://www.authorgen.com/ authorPOINT - Presentation Software for Multimedia Flash Presentations] and other. | * [http://www.authorgen.com/ authorPOINT - Presentation Software for Multimedia Flash Presentations] and other. | ||
* [http://www.wildform.com/ Flair] Presentation, screen capture, quizzes, etc. Commercial. | * [http://www.wildform.com/ Flair] Presentation, screen capture, quizzes, etc. Commercial. | ||
* Adobe Captivate | * [http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/ Adobe Captivate] | ||
* Camtasia | * Camtasia | ||
* [http://www.presentiafx.com/ Presentia FX] | * [http://www.presentiafx.com/ Presentia FX] | ||
* | * [http://www.articulate.com/ Articulate Presenter] | ||
; PPT to Flash | ; Free PPT to Flash *.swf | ||
* [http://www.authorgen.com/ authorPOINT Lite]. Free PPT to Flash converter. | * [http://www.authorgen.com/ authorPOINT Lite]. Free PPT to Flash converter. | ||
* [http://www.ispringsolutions.com/ iSpring] Free basic version. Also has a [http://www.slideboom.com/upload free online converter]. | * [http://www.ispringsolutions.com/ iSpring] Free basic version. Also has a | ||
[http://www.slideboom.com/upload free online converter]. | |||
; Commercial PPT to Flash *.swf | |||
* [http://www.presentationpro.com/powerconverter.aspx Powerconverter] $150 commercial. | * [http://www.presentationpro.com/powerconverter.aspx Powerconverter] $150 commercial. | ||
* [http://digitalofficepro.com/powerpoint/Power-flash-point-converter.html PowerFlashPoint] is a PowerPoint (2003/2007) plugin. Commercial | * [http://digitalofficepro.com/powerpoint/Power-flash-point-converter.html PowerFlashPoint] is a PowerPoint (2003/2007) plugin. Commercial | ||
* [http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html Sameshow] | |||
* [http://www.verypdf.com/ppt-flash/index.html PowerPoint to Flash] from VeryPdf.com. $50. | |||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
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* [http://www.rossiterandco.com/flashgallery.htm Rossiterandco portfolio] (e.g. Flash Cartoons that Tell Your Story, Flash Popup Presentations to Explain Ideas ) | * [http://www.rossiterandco.com/flashgallery.htm Rossiterandco portfolio] (e.g. Flash Cartoons that Tell Your Story, Flash Popup Presentations to Explain Ideas ) | ||
; PPT to Flash *.fla | |||
* I didn't find any, and that's about the only kind of tool I'd find interesting ... | |||
* Of course, one solution is to produce a *.swf and then use a decompiler. It is also possible to load the *.swf into the library and then use the graphics. | |||
[[Category: Flash]] | [[Category: Flash]] | ||
[[Category: Multimedia]] | [[Category: Multimedia]] | ||
[[Category: Tutorials]] | [[Category: Tutorials]] |
Revision as of 16:03, 30 November 2008
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This is part of the Flash tutorials
Introduction
- Learning goals
- Learn how to make presentations for talks (instead of PPT)
- Also includes a few hints about product presentations
- Flash level
- CS3 /CS4
- Prerequisites
- Drawing and basic interactivity
- Moving on
- See the Flash tutorials
- Level and target population
- Beginners
- Quality
- Not done yet, therefore lower than low.
To create presentations in Flash there are several options:
- Use Flash CS3/4
- Create with presentation software, e.g. PPT and then convert to Flash
- Use software (including online) presentation software tools that compile to *.swf
In this tutorial we only will focus on the first option, i.e. use Flash to create something that is different and better. See the links section for some conversion or Flash creating presentation software
Links
- Hands-on Activity 5: Converting PowerPoint to Flash (A short tutorial with AS2 code, basically it teaches how to use buttons as in the Flash button tutorial)
- PowerPoint to Flash Conversion Tools - Mini-Guide, Part 1. This mini-guide discusses a large list of tools.
Software
Special purpose presentation software that compiles to Flash, none of these has been tested, so there is no endorsement. Also, this is by no means complete...
See also: presentation software and Multimedia presentation
- Online slide makers
- Sliderocket A web 2.0 application. Basic use is free. Commercial off-line player also available.
- Qarbon Composica Web-based. Commercial (e.g. $1500/year - 2008).
- Free (or half-free) off- line tools
- Powerbullet Presenter ( freeware )
- Wink is a Tutorial and Presentation creation software, primarily aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software (like a tutor for MS-Word/Excel etc). Using Wink you can capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate a highly effective tutorial for your users. Windows/Linux
- Commercial off-line tools
- Qarbon Viewlet builder ($300 for Linux(/2008)
- authorPOINT - Presentation Software for Multimedia Flash Presentations and other.
- Flair Presentation, screen capture, quizzes, etc. Commercial.
- Adobe Captivate
- Camtasia
- Presentia FX
- Articulate Presenter
- Free PPT to Flash *.swf
- authorPOINT Lite. Free PPT to Flash converter.
- iSpring Free basic version. Also has a
- Commercial PPT to Flash *.swf
- Powerconverter $150 commercial.
- PowerFlashPoint is a PowerPoint (2003/2007) plugin. Commercial
- Sameshow
- PowerPoint to Flash from VeryPdf.com. $50.
Examples
(mostly web sites that demo Flash presentations)
- Rossiterandco portfolio (e.g. Flash Cartoons that Tell Your Story, Flash Popup Presentations to Explain Ideas )
- PPT to Flash *.fla
- I didn't find any, and that's about the only kind of tool I'd find interesting ...
- Of course, one solution is to produce a *.swf and then use a decompiler. It is also possible to load the *.swf into the library and then use the graphics.