Generator and Flash Demystified

This guide provides instruction for delivering Macromedia Flash content using Generator. It documents all the Generator commands and features, beginning with the basics, and explains how to integrate content using languages such as ASP, Cold Fusion, PHP, JSP, and Java. It explains the use of drag-and-drop techniques within the Flash authoring environment to create interactive graphics, charts, tables, and animations. An accompanying CD-ROM includes templates, tutorials, and demos. Torrone is a software engineer; Wiggins is a digital media designer; and Chambers is a Web applications architect. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Phillip Torrone is director of New Media for Braincraft, an award winning Web media and design firm in New York City, whose clients include AT&T, Compaq, UPS, and Lucent Technologies. From creating the first 100% flash-based online bank to creating Flash-enabled cell phones, devices, and automobiles, Phillip is considered an industry leader for Macromedia's Flash product.

Chris Wiggins, Creative Director at Braincraft, has been designing in Flash since Flash 2, and has been designing in multimedia for 6 years.

Mike Chambers in an expert in creating Web applications using Flash and Generator. He has recently been working on expanding Generator's functionality through the Generator SDK, creating and releasing more than ten new objects. He also has extensive experience programming with Java, JSP, ASP, PHP, and Cold Fusion. He created and maintains a Generator resource site at markme.