Macromedia Flash MX

A Beginner's Guide

Brian Underdahl

402 pages, parution le 12/04/2002

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Résumé

Taking it from the top,learn all the Flash skills you'll need to create fun,interesting,and compelling Web site copy. Critically acclaimed author Brian Underdahl adeptly guides you through working with sound,motion,text and animation. Macromedia Flash is the hottest tool on the Web because its quick-loading and motion-rich files dovetail perfectly with the Internet's mission—to provide visual information over which the viewer has navigational control. Capitalize on Flash motion by tweening animated sequence,then add sophisticated behaviors with ActionScript,the native programming language of Flash. Import,edit,and synchronize sound,and work with all types of graphic files—including bitmap. Optimize your movies,then publish to the Web and to alternative formats. From simple animations you can create in minutes,to morphing text and highly animated movies,this resourceful guide will help you get the most from this awesome motion graphics application. This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

Modules—Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters),ideal for individualized learning
Goals—Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module
Ask the Experts—Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
1-Minute Drills—Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
Annotated Syntax—Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
Projects—Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
MasteryChecks—End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer,multiple-choice,fill-in-the-blank,and simple coding questions

Contents

1: Understanding Flash
2: Learning the Flash Toolbox
3: Learning the Flash Panels
4: Using the Timeline and Layers
5: Drawing Objects
6: Creating Animations
7: Using Guides and Masks
8: Creating Symbols and Using the Library
9: Using Imported Graphics
10: Adding Sounds to Your Movies
11: Publishing Flash Movies
12: Learning Basic ActionScript Concepts
13: Learning Basic ActionScript Programming
14: Learning More ActionScript Programming
Appendix: Answers to Mastery Checks

L'auteur - Brian Underdahl

Brian Underdahl

lives and works in the mountains high above Reno, Nevada. He's been involved with computers for more years than he cares to admits and has been writing about them as a full time author since the 1980s. Brian has written or cowritten over 40 computer-related titles including Small Business Computing For Dummies and Windows 98 One Step at a Time.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Brian Underdahl
Parution	12/04/2002
Nb. de pages	402
Format	18,5 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	842g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780072222661