Flash MX 2004 Savvy(tm)

Book Description
Here is a thorough update to the critically acclaimed Flash MX Savvy. This all-inclusive resource for designers and developers using Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004 was written by popular Flash authors/teachers. Starting with Flash's core tools, this carefully organized tutorial and reference guide goes on to cover advanced features of the Pro version, such as video integration and mobile device design. Topics covered include: creating and working with visual content, animation, ActionScript for interactivity, and digital audio; integrating with Flash and other software; and publishing and distributing Flash movies. Flash MX 2004 Savvy includes a color insert and a CD with Flash demo software, tutorial files, Flash animations, ActionScripts, and third-party software.


From the Back Cover
savvy n. Practical know-how Both new and experienced Flash users need plenty of help mastering these versatile, powerful applications. Whichever group you belong to, Flash MX 2004 Savvy gives you the resources you need to advance your skills. This means clear explanations, real-world examples, and carefully crafted tutorials in which you’ll learn the full range of Flash techniques. You’ll find in-depth introductions to the features new to Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004: Timeline Effects, the expanded components library, built-in project management tools, and more. Designed so you can work your way from front to back or focus on the topics most important to you, this book helps you understand why Flash works as it does and how to meet the demands of your Flash-based projects. Coverage includes: Content creation: painting and drawing, text manipulation, reusable content, interactive slideshow presentations, content for the Pocket PC ActionScript: manual scripting, movie clip management and parameter control—plus a complete ActionScript Reference on the CD Interactivity: interface elements and controllers, new Flash components, new ActionScript behaviors Audio integration: synchronization, compression schemes, implementing interactive audio Media integration: with Director, with CD-ROM content, with 3D animation, with full-motion and streaming video Featured on the CD The enclosed CD contains all the files you need to complete the book’s tutorials, along with trial versions of Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004, and several Flash-friendly applications, sample animations, links to important websites, and bonus chapters, including a complete ActionScript reference.


About the Author
Ethan Watrall is the author of several books, including Dreamweaver MX: Design and Technique and Dreamweaver MX 2004 Solutions, both from Sybex. He is currently a visiting faculty member in the Department of Telecommunications at Indiana University. Norbert Herber is an audio and interactivity architect. He works as a composer and sound designer for digital media and teaches in the Department of Telecommunications at Indiana University, Bloomington.


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Here is a thorough update to the critically acclaimed Flash MX Savvy. This all-inclusive resource for designers and developers using Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004 was written by popular Flash authors/teachers. Starting with Flash's core tools, this carefully organized tutorial and reference guide goes on to cover advanced features of the Pro version, such as video integration and mobile device design. Topics covered include: creating and working with visual content, animation, ActionScript for interactivity, and digital audio; integrating with Flash and other software; and publishing and distributing Flash movies. Flash MX 2004 Savvy includes a color insert and a CD with Flash demo software, tutorial files, Flash animations, ActionScripts, and third-party software.


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