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Macromedia Flash MX: Training from the Source
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by Chrissy Rey
Sales Rank: 283968
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Discount: 28 %
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Paperback: 472 pages
Publisher: Macromedia Press; Pap/Cdr edition June 28, 2002
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201794829
ISBN-13: 978-0201794823
Product Dimensions:
9.8 x 7.9 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Book Description
With the introduction of Flash MX, the folks at Macromedia have transformed a pretty cool designer's tool for Web-based interaction into a full-fledged, professional-level application for developing sophisticated online content. Serious tools, however, typically require some serious instruction-and Flash MX is no exception. Luckily for you, there's Macromedia Flash: Training from the Source.
Using hands-on, project-based tutorials that you can tackle at your own pace, this invaluable reference provides the instruction you need to start designing professional-looking Web sites. Veteran author and Flash master Chrissy Rey takes you step-by-step through the development ofa complex Flash project, grounding you in the basics before moving on to more complex topics like ActionScripting and the use of video. In the process, she covers both the old and the new, including the revamped user interface, the text and graphic tools that make their debut in MX, and the brand-new Properties inspector. With Flash MX on your computer and Macromedia Flash: Training from the Source at your side, you're ready to take on the world of interactive online content.
Back Cover Copy
With the introduction of Flash MX, the folks at Macromedia have transformed a pretty cool designer's tool for Web-based interaction into a full-fledged, professional-level application for developing sophisticated online content. Serious tools, however, typically require some serious instruction-and Flash MX is no exception. Luckily for you, there's Macromedia Flash: Training from the Source.
Using hands-on, project-based tutorials that you can tackle at your own pace, this invaluable reference provides the instruction you need to start designing professional-looking Web sites. Veteran author and Flash master Chrissy Rey takes you step-by-step through the development ofa complex Flash project, grounding you in the basics before moving on to more complex topics like ActionScripting and the use of video. In the process, she covers both the old and the new, including the revamped user interface, the text and graphic tools that make their debut in MX, and the brand-new Properties inspector. With Flash MX on your computer and Macromedia Flash: Training from the Source at your side, you're ready to take on the world of interactive online content.
Customer Reviews & Comments
I looked at about 15 Flash MX books at the bookstore before deciding on this one (although I admit I couldn't find Foundation Flash MX which is supposed to be good as well.) This book is the only one I found which doesn't fall into the usual categories of application books: 1) Extended manuals which regurgitate what the program does but don't really teach you well, 2) Designer techniques which are for people who already know the program. This one really takes you by the hand and helps you through designing an actual flash website so you are applying basics skills to a real-world project step by step. Everything is really clear and well illustrated. The writing is fresh and clean and non-technical. It goes into every bit of the program that you need to do 95% of what most people use Flash for. It is setup like a training course not a reference manual and there is a throughline from beginning to end. Very well laid out with precise description of what you will learn per lesson. The CD has all the files you will need included on it and plus there is a companion website. Bottom line -- if you like diving in and exploring on your own this may be a bit limiting, but if you are a complete newcomer to Flash and would rather work on real examples not random feature explanations -- BUY THIS BOOK NOW. Well worth the price (especially here on Amazon) unlike alot of application books out there. I can't wait to get the ActionScript volume as well.
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