Chapter 1: A Brief Introduction to Adobe Animate

This chapter provides background information on Animate, what it is used for in the industry, and specifics around the new features in Adobe Animate 2021 and how to put them to use. When new features are released, the software release notes usually just aren't enough, so we'll explore each of the new features in depth so that you can start using them right away, including the new Assets panel, rig management, quick publish options, timeline and symbol features, and even the new capabilities around creating your own in-app tutorials. We'll also cover some resources around keeping up to date with all things Animate. You'll come away from this chapter with a refreshed understanding of Animate as ...

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