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Penner, a freelance Macromedia Flash developer, details an approach to creating dynamic visuals in ActionScript. He covers fundamental elements of object-oriented programming, trigonometry, coordinate systems, vectors, and event-based programming, then explores motion, physics, color, and shapes. Case studies present four of the author's experimental animations.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
Renowned Flash wizard and innovator Robert Penner reveals the fascinating programming and design concepts behind his signature creations. Detailing his groundbreaking designs, this book showcases Penner’s work that merges math and design with Flash. You'll get an inside look at his sophisticated and unique approach to design--which incorporates advanced ActionScript programming--and discover exclusive techniques associated with some of the most groundbreaking interactive designs ever created.
Book Info
Topics include: Entering the Process, Foundational Concepts, Application and Case Studies. Covers Macromedia Flash MX. Programmer's guide. Softcover.
From the Back Cover
"Gives Macromedia Flash developers the foundational best-practice OOP examples they've been craving for years. New and experienced OOP programmers will appreciate Penner's reassuring hand." --Colin Moock, Author of ActionScript: The Definitive Guide
Robert Penner--a renowned ActionScript innovator--shares his extensive insights into the world of Macromedia Flash programming. A Macromedia Flash disciple, Penner shares his genius in integrating the complexities of mathematics and physics with the calm, clean aesthetic of Macromedia Flash graphics. Learn the elemental theories of space, math, color, motion, and shape, then discover practical methods of employing theory to create a hybrid of organic and technological beauty. From the mechanics of motion design and architecture, to the industrial-strength object-oriented code that will help you create colors, sounds, motion, and interaction, Robert Penner's Programming Macromedia Flash MX will take you to the limits of your imagination. Understand mathematical principles and their possibilities within Macromedia Flash Extend Macromedia Flash with the versatility and strength of object-oriented ActionScript Follow case studies to understand the thought process behind a snow storm, fractal dancer, and aurora borealis Create dynamic Macromedia Flash design and animation with ActionScript
About the Author
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Robert is a freelance Flash developer, consultant and speaker, with a focus on math and object-oriented design. A moderator and Featured Artist at Ultrashock.com, Robert is known worldwide for his technical innovation and organic style. He has developed such innovations as Flash back button integration and mathematical easing equations. Robert is active in the Flash community, moderating several forums on Ultrashock and wrangling OOP with the Chattyfig Flashcoders. His work with Axis-media.com earned him two Flash Film Festival finalist nominations. Robert's portfolio and experiments are online at http://robertpenner.com.
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