by KatherineUlrich (Author)
Long the industry standard for creating high-impact interactive Web sites, Macromedia Flash has just gotten a whole lot better--faster, easier, even more powerful--with the release of Flash MX. Whether you're a Flash pro looking to get up to speed quickly on this latest release or a novice eager to tap the power of MX for the first time, the task-based visual approach of this Visual QuickStart Guide is just what you need to make the most out of Flash MX. In this volume, veteran journalist and author Katherine Ulrich covers it all--from the basics of vector animation to sophisticated interaction and transition effects--in the clear, concise prose readers have come to expect from this popular series. Beginners will want to devour the volume from cover to cover, while more experienced Flash users will be able to easily find just what they need, including complete coverage of all of the program's new features: a revamped interface, enhanced integration with Macromedia ColdFusion, dual authoring modes for designers and developers, and more.Loaded with tips and visual aids to reinforce the text, Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide will be your constant companion as you use Flash MX to take your Web pages to the next level.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Edition: 1
Publisher: Peachpit Press Macromedia Flash has long been the industry standard for creating high-impact, interactive Web sites. Web professionals use Flash to create navigation bars, musical tracks, animations, ads, technical illustrations, and sophisticated graphics. And now, with the release of version X, Flash now offers enhanced integration with Macromedia ColdFusion, dual authoring modes for designers and developers, and new methods for developing communications applications that take advantage of real-time data, audio, and video messaging. And to top it off, Flash X is fully compatible with Mac OS X. With Flash X for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers are introduced to the basics of vector animation using both frame by frame and tweening techniques. They also learn to create sophisticated interaction and transition effects. Using this guide, professional designers and hobbyists alike can easily add polish and interactivity to their sites.
Published: 30 May 2002
ISBN 10: 0201794810
ISBN 13: 9780201794816
Book Overview:
Katherine Ulrich is a writer and editor specializing in graphics, publishing, and multimedia software. Her career includes a 12-year stint at Macworld magazine, where, as a developmental editor, Katherine helped to develop and direct Macworld's how-to sections. She is the author of all previous editions of this book.