This week's work on Flash

Oh well, I've done about three hours of play and practice in anticipation of tonight's lesson.

Judging by experiences with Dreamweaver and Photoshop, I think the best approach at this stage is to have an anarchic, spirit of play style and not expect too much.

Fortunately I can adopt this method having invested in the Flash programme a few months ago. Thinking back, the Dreameaver days were dire because I had nowhere or no time to practice, no wonder I struggled and felt so despondent.

I'm quite pleased with the work I've done in anticipation of tonight. I've experimented with layers, altering text, importing into the library, putting pix on the stage, text size, colour and moving the ball!

I've also developed a feel for the interface which is important. I don't feel as daunted with Flash as I did with the previous programmes.

Of course none of the above is earth shattering stuff. But I've made a start and at last this, the last of the four courses I've been on over the last two years (InDesign was the other), will inspire and liberate me.

They are all coming into daily play now. And about bloody time.

I must keep pressing and build a portfolio of sites and results.