Animation is one of the core functions of Flash.  Animation, however, isn’t simply moving from point A to point B.  There are many factors to consider in creating effective and compelling animations.  This chapter reviews animation basics, and introduces you to Flash’s Timeline by creating the most traditional of animations, a frame-by-frame animation.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this section, you should be able to:

1. Understand Animation basics
2. Use the Timeline
3. Create Frame-by-Frame Animations