Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
2.4 User Interface
Edge Animate is a visual authoring tool that greatly simplifies the creative work-
flow through a context-sensitive user interface. In classical WYSIWYG fashion, the
user immediately sees the results and can navigate to all corresponding settings
for a selected object. A two-monitor system can be an advantage depending on
the display size, number of layers, and the complexity of the animations.
Figure 2.4
The Edge Animate interface
offers quick access to all relevant
functions through its many panels
The program interface is similar to other animation tools, such as Adobe
Flash Professional or the classic Adobe After Effects motion graphic software.
However, Adobe Edge is considerably closer to Flash Professional in terms of
the scope of functions (interactivity) and output medium (web). Anyone familiar
with the Flash authoring tool will be a quick study with Edge Animate.
