Flash Professional CS5 and Flash Catalyst CS5 For Dummies

Flash is used in the creation of web animation, games, media rich websites, presentations, and more. Adobe's Flash CS5 product has been divided into three separate products custom-tailored for different audiences, and this book covers the Professional product; the traditional animation/media serving tool; and Catalyst, the web/interface design tool. This book provides a fun and friendly full-color guide to Flash and all it can do to add some flair to your site.

• Walks you through both Professional and Catalyst as well as the traditional Flash animation tool
• Offers guidance for getting acquainted with the interface; creating images, objects, text, and layers for animation; and working with symbols and buttons
• Introduces using Flash for online publishing and mobile designs
• Addresses how to turn existing images into interactive sites or interfaces with Catalyst
• Offers helpful tips on troubleshooting and best practices for creating interactive websites

Using the knowledge you gain from Flash CS5 Professional & Flash CS5 Catalyst For Dummies, you’ll quickly prove that you are not a flash in the pan!

Ellen Finkelstein is the respected author of more than 20 books covering topics such as AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and Flash. Gurdy Leete has more than 20 years of experience as a computer animator and teaches computer animation. Mary Leete is a software expert who has written extensively on computer topics.