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Much like After Effects this program has plenty of features to entice both the professional animator as well as the average Joe that wants to make a simple animation for any reason. Flash Pro has a code language called Action Script. This can seem a little daunting at first, as many animators don't know much about coding at first. Action Script is, luckily, very helpful in that regard. It uses fairly logical commands like onClick(do function) which makes it easier to learn than some other coding languages. There is also a system which allows the user to go through a list of functions to help build the code initially. There are also countless tutorials that, besides the ones I will post, are just a google search away. Besides the coding process this program functions similarly to other adobe products. It has basic shape tools as well as a few more advanced options to build anything from a circle that flies across the screen to a ninja jumping from building to building. The simple user interface and ability to quickly learn the functions makes this a must have for any animator. Like other Adobe products however, it is somewhat expensive but definitely worth the cost. I would recommend downloading the trial before the product itself and both can be found here. Overall I would rate this product a solid 4 out of 5 for its simplicity and look as well as for the unfortunately high price.
