Learn to Use Flash Catalyst

Posted by Simon in Flash Builder, Flash Catalyst, Flex, RIA on Jun 3rd, 2009 | 0 comments

One of my colleagues at ThoughtFaqtory found this nice resource “Learn to Use Flash Catalyst” on Adobe Labs web site.

I have listed all the tutorials, videos and screencasts below.

Get Started
Learn about Flash Catalyst

• Video: Introducing Flash Catalyst
  Discover what you can do with this new interaction design tool for creating interactive experiences.
• Video: Wire Framing in Flash Catalyst
  Learn how to quickly wireframe a design concept in Flash Catalyst.
• Notes: Learn about Flash Catalyst
  Refer to these feature notes that detail what you can do with this interaction design tool.

Start Building Your First Flash Catalyst Application

• Video: Create your First Application with Flash Catalyst
  Let Ty Voilter step you through the process of prototyping an interactive application.
• Tutorial: Start Designing in Flash Catalyst
  Learn to create a simple SWF content from a Photoshop design.
• Tutorial: Build a Data-Centric Application Using Flash Catalyst and Flash Builder 4
  Learn to create a browser-based address book application from an Illustrator design.

Get Better
Explore Flash Catalyst Workflows

• Video: Exporting from Fireworks CS4 to Flash Catalyst
  Presenter: Doug Winnie; Adobe
• Video: Use Native Fireworks CS4 Files in Flash Catalyst
  Presenter: Doug Winnie; Adobe

Work with Flash Catalyst

• Video: Create a Data List in Flash Catalyst
  Presenter: Nate Bishop; Adobe
• Video: Create Animations in Flash Catalyst
  Presenter: Ty Voilter; Adobe
• Video: Distribute Objects to States with Flash Catalyst
  Presenter: Doug Winnie; Adobe
• Video: Sharing Flash Catalyst Libraries
  Presenter: Doug Winnie; Adobe

Learn from the Community

• Video: Flash Catalyst Preview
  Presenter: Mordy Golding; Lynda.com
• Screencast: Using Flash Catalyst and Flex 4 beta 1 – Part 1:  Design a Twitter search app
  Presenter: Lee Brimelow; gotoAndLearn()
• Screencast: Using Flash Catalyst and Flex 4 beta 1 – Part 2: Hook up the app to live data
  Presenter: Lee Brimelow; gotoAndLearn()
• Screencast: Introducing Flash Catalyst – Part 1: Good practices for preparing Illustrator files
  Presenter: Garth Braithwaite; InsideRIA
• Screencast: Introducing Flash Catalyst – Part 2: Import and export artwork and libraries
  Presenter: Garth Braithwaite; InsideRIA
• Tutorial: Adobe Flash Catalyst: A Designer’s Ticket to the Interactive World
  Andrew Faulkner; Peachpit