Timelines and Animation
Photoshop and Flash let you create an
animation by using the Animation palette
in Photoshop and the Timeline in Flash.
Additionally, in Flash you can define
key frames at certain points, and motion
will automatically be generated based
on these keyframes.
See Help
Layers
Layers can be used to separate areas
of content from each other. Layer
information can be locked, hidden,
deleted, and be kept independent from
other content. Layer information can
also be moved, transformed, or blended.
In programs like Illustrator and InDesign,
layers are often used to organize content.
These layered files can also be exported
and opened in Acrobat. In Photoshop,
layers are used to make non-destructive
image corrections and to apply effects. In
Flash, layers are used to separate content
that is frequently assigned different
actions and attributes.
Styles and Effects
Many attributes and effects are available
to apply to your artwork, whether it be
vector or bitmap. Styles are sets of effects
and appearance attributes, which can be
applied to type or artwork. Once defined,
they can be applied to multiple elements.
Effects include drop shadows, beveling
objects, and applying artistic filters.
See page 76 for InDesign Effects
See page 40 for Photoshop Smart Filters
Blur effect
in Photoshop
object style in InDesign,
composed of bevel effect,
colors, and transparency
timeline panel in Flash
Layers panel in
Illustrator
Layers panel in Flash
(left of timeline)
Animation palette in Photoshop
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