Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macromedia Flash MX 2004

Review
“…a very useful, intuitive guide…” (PC Utilities, May 2004)


Review
“…a very useful, intuitive guide…” (PC Utilities, May 2004)


Book Description
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 100 Flash MX 2004 tasks, from incorporating text and creating animations to working with layers and masks, adding Flash actions, and distributing Flash movies. "This is an excellent book. Thank you for making it so clear. I will buy many more Visual books." – J.P. Sangdong (North York, Ontario, Canada) "I enthusiastically endorse this book for what it taught me, and for its great price value." – Christopher Carneal (Tiverton, RI) "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules


From the Back Cover
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 100 Flash MX 2004 tasks, from incorporating text and creating animations to working with layers and masks, adding Flash actions, and distributing Flash movies. "This is an excellent book. Thank you for making it so clear. I will buy many more Visual books." -- J.P. Sangdong (North York, Ontario, Canada) "I enthusiastically endorse this book for what it taught me, and for its great price value." -- Christopher Carneal (Tiverton, RI) "Teach Yourself VISUALLY" sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules


About the Author
Sherry Willard Kinkoph has written over 50 books over the past 8 years covering a variety of computer topics ranging from hardward to software, from Microsoft Office programs to the Internet. Her recent titles include Teach Yourself VISUALLY Premiere 6, Master VISUALLY Dreamweaver MX and Flash MX, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Restoration and Retouching with Photoshop Elements 2. Sherry’s on-going quest is to help users of all levels master the ever-changing computer technologies. No matter how many times they — the software manufacturers and harward conglomerates — throw out a new version or upgrade, Sherry vows to be there to make sense of it all and help computer users get the most out of their machine.


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Flash MX 2004 (see Computer Media, LJ 6/1/04; LJ 2/1/04) remains the hottest component of Macromedia's web development suite, so stock current guides. Those wanting to implement Flash but are intimidated by its complexity will welcome Teach Yourself, a heavily illustrated, step-by-step beginner's guide to the basics. Unfamiliar terms are succinctly defined on first use, tips answer questions and add info, and full-color screen shots illustrate concepts. Recommended for all public libraries. Including a free trial on CD-ROM, Illustrating focuses on the ins and outs of Flash's vector-drawing tools. While the text is somewhat awkward, the thorough, well-illustrated explanations make it a useful addition for larger libraries serving beginners and those wanting to learn Flash to create graphics. For intermediate users, Beyond the Basics takes readers through completing a complex real-world project, with a practical emphasis on modular construction that allows components to be reused in other projects. Its CD contains movie files that cover confusing processes, plus exercise files, trial versions of Flash and other software, and several media players. Step-by-step instructions, screen shots, discussions of using techniques in real-world situations, and just enough background information recommend this for all libraries. Flash Hacks includes 100 contributed hacks and tricks of varying complexity from multiple designers, ranging from converting animated GIFs to Flash format to making Flash content site-dependent (unable to run outside of your server). A supplemental but fun and thought-provoking purchase for larger libraries that already own how-to guides. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.


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