by Denise Tyler (Author)
How to Use Macromedia Flash MX and ActionScript is the simplest and most visual way to learn to create compelling Web animation. More than 100 two-page full-color spreads illustrate and clearly explain each Flash task step by step, from entry-level, beginning concepts to advanced techniques for experienced designers. The book includes expanded coverage of ActionScript so that readers can make greater use of Flash's capabilities. Flash can be a somewhat intimidating program for the beginning user, but How to Use Macromedia Flash MX and ActionScript, with its visual, step-by-step approach, makes it simple to learn the basic techniques involved in using Flash.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 2
Publisher: QUE How to Use Macromedia Flash X and ActionScript visually steps the reader through everything she needs to know in order to create and manipulate Web images and animations. More than 100 two-page spreads illustrate and clearly explain each Flash task, from entry-level, beginning concepts to advanced techniques for experienced designers. Illustrations and figures lead the reader through each task with easy-to-follow directions and visual cues. Coverage includes basic ActionScripting so the reader can learn how to program simple features. Flash can be a somewhat intimidating program for the beginning user, but How to Use Macromedia Flash X and ActionScript, with its visual, step-by-step approach, makes it simple to learn the basic techniques involved in using Flash.
Published: 16 Jul 2002
ISBN 10: 0789727420
ISBN 13: 9780789727428
Book Overview:
Denise Tyler is no stranger to graphics, animation, and multimedia-related software. She combines her passion for multimedia with an equal passion for teaching others how to create it. During many years of working as a freelance graphics artist and animator, she attained wide and varied experience with many graphic, animation, and Web-related software programs, including Flash. She has written, co-authored, or revised more than a dozen books since 1994. She is the best-selling author of Laura Lemay's Web Workshop: Microsoft FrontPage, and co-authored, with Laura Lemay, both editions of Sams Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML in 21 Days. She also co-wrote How To Use Flash 5 with Gary Rebholz.