Macromedia Flash MX 2004: The Complete Reference, Second Edition - Softcover

Underdahl, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072229209 ISBN 13: 9780072229202

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2003

Synopsis

Take advantage of Flash’s increased in functionality and flexibility, and discover even greater creativity and brighter, more effective Web content. Get fascinating, thorough coverage of arguably the most exciting Web authoring tool ever created. Enjoy increased coverage of ActionScript, Flash’s native programming language. Gain efficiency in using Flash tools. Animate your productions and publish Flash movies.

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About the Author

Brian Underdahl is the best-selling author of more than 60 books on all aspects of computing. His critically acclaimed books have received numerous honors, including an Award of Merit from the Northing California Technical Communications Competition.

From the Back Cover

The Most Comprehensive Resource Available on Flash MX 2004!

Discover the brilliance of Macromedia Flash MX 2004. Whether it's in showcasing graphics or text, animation or movies, or sound or interactivity, this thorough guide will help you master the amazing features of Flash MX 2004. Macromedia Flash MX 2004: The Complete Reference, Second Edition contains six distinct parts and 31 chapters devoted to delivering information on every aspect of this powerful tool. From graphics and animation, to interactivity, to the ActionScript language, learn to use all aspects of Flash MX 2004--and see for yourself why it is among the most successful and popular Web applications.

• Manage the production process by selecting job-appropriate tools, using layers, and grouping objects
• Dissect, edit, and learn from existing movies
• Import and optimize a wide range of bitmap or vector graphic files
• Speed your movie-making by reusing assets through libraries
• Add sound and multimedia to enhance and enliven your Flash presentations
• Master sophisticated interactive techniques like rich interactive buttons and nested movie clips
• Accomplish all your animation goals with tweening, ActionScripting, and other proven techniques
• Learn important development topics, including producing Flash movies for the Pocket PC

Includes trial version of Flash MX 2004, plus four other valuable tools, on CD

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072229209
• ISBN 13: 9780072229202
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 992