
Flash 8
Graphics, Animation and Interactivity
James L. Mohler(Author)
Delmar Cengage Learning (Publisher)
Published on 5. January 2006
Book
Mixed media product
640 pages
978-1-4018-7105-5 (ISBN)
Description
Through five releases of Macromedia's industry-standard Web graphics software program, James Mohler has become the indispensable resource for those looking to master the power of Flash. Flash:8 Graphics, Animation & Interactivity delivers Mohler's widely praised hands-on approach to learning for the newest version of Macromedia(r) Flash. Exercises and examples in the book, and the on back-of-the book CD, combined with step-by-step explanations, provide the best of both worlds-not just telling you how flash works, but showing you as well. For those new to flash, there are plenty of exercises designed to quickly get users up to speed quickly. Intermediate and advanced Flash users will find new exercises that demonstrate the latest features of version 8 as well as a valuable series of examples that illustrate some of the more complex elements of the software. The book features chapters on graphic techniques, bitmap graphic integration, typography and text, symbols, libraries, sound, animation, interactive techniques-plus an essential introduction to Flash's internal scripting language, Action Script.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Clifton Park
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
1040 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4018-7105-5 (9781401871055)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
An Overview of Flash. Getting Started. Flash Basics. Drawing and Painting Tools. Working with Text. Symbols and Libraries. Bitmap Graphics. Sound Elements. 2D Animations and Effects. 3D Animations and Flash. Video and Flash. Testing, Integration, and Distribution. Introduction to ActionScripting. Working with Actions. Printing and Accessibility. Glossary. Appendices. Index