[header] How to start learning adobe flash [title] Understand the capabilities of flash. [step] Flash utilizes its own programming language, called actionscript to create applications or assets in web design. Actionscript and flash are also what powers adobe air-a common platform for mobile games. 
Flash can also be used to create and animate graphical elements for use in videos, games, or general design. Flash is popular for its use of vector graphics, a high quality and flexible image type.