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Flash 8: The Missing Manual
Macromedia's Flash 8 is the world's premier program for
adding animation to websites. And with the latest version,
this popular program becomes more versatile, letting
beginning webmasters and expert developers alike create
sophisticated web content. But Flash isn't intuitive. And it
doesn't come with a manual. Whether you
want to learn the
basics or unleash the program's true power, Flash 8: The
Missing Manual is the ideal instructor.
This hands-on guide to today's hottest web design tool is
aimed at nondevelopers, and it teaches you how to translate
your ideas into great web content.
It begins with a solid primer on animation, which helps you
get comfortable with the Flash interface. Once you have
these basics under your belt, Flash 8: The Missing Manual
moves on to advanced animations, including adding special
effects and audio, video, and interactivity to your
presentations. When you're really feeling steady, the book
shows how to use a dollop of ActionScript to customize your
content. It then teaches you how to publish your Flash
creations for web surfers everywhere to enjoy. Along the
way, the book shows you good design principles and helps you
avoid elements that can distract or annoy an audience.
Author Emily Vander Veer has more than a dozen books to her
credit, including titles on web design and scripting--most
written for non-technical readers. Her background makes her
the perfect author for a straightforward book on a complex
subject. She takes Flash 8: The Missing Manual from the
basics to the advanced, yet avoids a hasty jump into tough
topics that can leave readers confused.
Not only will Flash 8: The Missing Manual help you turn a
concept into unique, dynamic content, but it will continue
to serve as a reference as you develop your website.
Creating a flash animation
Advanced drawing & animation
Adding interactivity
Delivering your animation to it's audience
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