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== Introduction ==


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* 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)
 
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.


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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
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

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
Free PPT to Flash *.swf

free online converter.

Commercial PPT to Flash *.swf

Examples

(mostly web sites that demo Flash presentations)

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.
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