CNET Editors' review
Flash remains the champ of professional vector software for the Web. However, creating Web pages, interactive games, and videos in Flash CS3 is no one-two punch; the complexity remains a barrier for new learners.
Most notable in this version of Flash is its improved integration with the other Adobe products. You can now save time by importing layers from Photoshop and Illustrator files, so there's no need to convert and name one layer at a time. The customizable interface lets you choose where to dock the time line and other panels, and you can drag features to the toolbar.
Prebuilt components such as buttons can be dragged directly onto the stage, then customized. If you are drawing from scratch, Flash adds tools that include an Illustrator-style Pen as well as Shape Primitives for making shape alterations on the stage. New filters and blends add more creative options.
Everything about CS3 is faster than in CS2, from the compiler to the player, including the new Java-based compiler and debugger. Rather than fishing through your work to find errors, click on a trouble spot in the Compile Errors panel to go straight to the problematic code.
Nevertheless, Flash isn't perfect--particularly with some fine details. It's still hard to zoom into the center of the stage. We'd like more control over brush strokes, too. This upgrade will be worthwhile for professionals who work with the other Creative Suite applications, but the learning curve and cost should not be underestimated.
Publisher's Description
From Adobe Systems:
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional software is the most advanced authoring environment for creating rich, interactive content for digital, Web, and mobile platforms.
Version CS3 adds new user interface components, Advanced debugger, and support of ActionScript 3.0.
What's new in this version: Version CS3 adds new user interface components, advanced debugger, and support of ActionScript 3.0.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 126 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 35 votes
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Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
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"need for animations"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
I like it because I need to make animations and graphic's
Cons
I never hated it i just want it...
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Also to I like this product because im also creating a flash game
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"It's great to use"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
It makes me to make a task more easily
Cons
More functions should be priovided
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"it is very easy to download"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
it is the very better product to design in this world
Cons
here isnt much reason to upgrade ifage. for what Ive seen so far it incress the cod
Summary
've been using this program since Flash MX, from Macromedia. The CS3 version is cleaner, uses much less system resources, and introduces ActionScript 3.0!
Cons: Pricey for the casual, curious user. Quite a bit of a learning curve, but you;ll be surprised at what is possible with this powerful app. -
"It work's pretty good,it is not slow."
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
Adobe Flash is nice to have
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I Like Adobe Flash,Very Good Product.
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"why is it that i can't download this program?"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
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i think this is good
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but i can't download
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"You need this ppl"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
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"Make improvement"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
The speed of download is fast, and it is easy to use.
Cons
Sometimes it crashs with other programmes.
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"free?"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
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is it free?
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is it free?
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"Perfect"
Version: Adobe Flash Professional CS3
Pros
Very sophisticated. Animation has never been easier. CS3 allows you to explore different things and create interactive content. I strongly suggest this program.
Cons
It's a little complex and takes a while to learn. It's also very pricy. And for $700, there ARE better alternatives. So if you're on a tight budget and still want to animate using vector graphics, I'd suggest Pencil.
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