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May 7, 2007
This project-based guide from Adobe will teach readers all they need to know to create engaging interactive content with Flash CS3. Using step-by-step instructions with projects that build on the knowledge learned in each lesson, readers will learn the key elements of the Flash interface, including panels, timelines, and frames. From there, readers will learn how to work with vector and bitmap graphics; create and edit symbols; modify text and add interactivity with ActionScript 3.0; and incorporate animation, music, and sound to their projects. They'll also learn how to prepare and export their finished projects for Web and broadcast. Of course, readers will also learn how to take advantage of the new features of Flash CS3--the streamlined user interface, native support for Photoshop and Illustrator files, revamped drawing tools, new video encoding features, code editing enhancements, and much more. The companion CD provides users with all the sample files they need to complete all of the projects.

Educational instructor notes—created to help teachers plan, organize, and time their lessons—are available for this book (and for other Classroom in a Book titles) at www.peachpit.com/instructorresources.

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The Adobe Creative Team of designers, writers, and editors has extensive, real world knowledge of Adobe products. They work closely with the Adobe product development teams and Adobe's Instructional Communications team to come up with creative, challenging, and visually appealing projects to help both new and experienced users get up to speed quickly on Adobe software products.

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Adobe Press (May 7, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321499824
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321499820
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Careless, sloppy, garbage, June 9, 2007
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There's nothing more frustrating than investing 2 hours to do one lesson in this book only to realize there are missing steps. So you think you must have done something wrong and try again. But no, it's just a terrible book. Several chapters have missing steps which screws up your entire project. Save your money or buy a different Flash CS3 book. ANY OTHER BOOK. What a waste. If there were a zero star rating, I'd rate it at zero.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Would not recomend this book, July 3, 2007
This review is from: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (Paperback)
As an instructor I found this book highly unreliable. I can't believe that any of the the folks who gave this a 5-star rating actually read it. It is unfair if that is the case, as this book is not inexpensive. I don't have the money or time to waste on a book that just brings me frustration.
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39 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of time and money, June 18, 2007
This review is from: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (Paperback)
The lessons in this book are poorly planned and many times in each lesson I was left wondering what to do next, or worse yet, why I was doing something. The lessons take a lot more time than advertised, and many don't get you to the end result. I agree with many of the reviews here - except the one that looks like it was written by the publisher. I can't recommend any other books, but I sure can tell you that this book isn't any way to learn Flash. I bought three of these class room books and the only one worth anything is the photo shop book.
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In this lesson, you'll learn how to do the following: Read the first page
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script assist, birthday message, fill color, active selection, menu background, scrub the timeline, thumbnail bar, outer eye, linked file, global constants, frame label, background photo, component assets, original start file, remove the previous lesson folder, initial project file, object drawing mode, merge drawing mode, video button, clip registration, interactive files, nested symbols, blank keyframe, runtime bitmap, movie clip symbol
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Choose Edit, Test Movie, Choose Control, Choose File, Flash Player, Paste In Place, Choose Window, Cloud Morph, Insert Layer, Choose Modify, Click Scene, Choose Insert, Language Elements, Flash Lite, Adding Animation, Low Batt, Text And Battery, Flash Help, Select the Down, Actions Frame, Creating Interactive Files, Break Apart, Select the Rectangle, Press Alt, Incoming Text Message
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