in this volume, Warren Ockrassa introduces new users to Director 8.5's new features and functionality. He covers basic Lingo programming for the beginner and focuses on the introduction and impementation of concepts through the use of projects.
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Essential Skills for First-Time Developers
Learn to produce multimedia content for the Web, CD-ROM, or DVD with this powerful application. Establish a solid foundation with a logical series of chapter-by-chapter lessons beginning with simple scripting and a primer on necessary tools. Following the step-by-step modules, you'll gain an understanding of coding tools and the programming language Lingo. Before you know it, you'll have the skills to delve more deeply into substantial multimedia content development--including 3D gaming, e-commerce and customer service applications, and even online learning environments. Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: A Beginner's Guide will help build your knowledge of this sophisticated multimedia development tool.
This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:
- Modules--Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
- Goals--Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module
- Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
- 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress
- Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
- Projects--Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning
- Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions
About the Author
Warren Ockrassa (Milwaukee, WI) began using Director in 1992, creating software to support The HOTS Program, a grade-school curriculum. In 1998, he moved into the private sector, writing software for multiple purposes, including advertising, information distribution, and utility programs. Currently, he maintains Nightwares.com, a Web site dedicated to Director discussions, and programs for Tamzen Media.
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Great Start,
By Alan Noon (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
I'm just getting into the world of Director, and this book has been my guide. It is written in an entertaining manner, (thankfully not overly cute,) and is making my learning experience an enjoyable one so far. Each lesson is laid out in an easy to read manner and features quick quizzes through out the text, designed to make sure that the important concepts are driven home. I recommend it for other readers looking to begin their Director education!
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Great Resource for Beginning Lingo Programmer,
By Tony (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
The real power of Director is in Lingo, Director's programming language. I have more than 10 books covering Macromedia Director; most are designed for the beginner and intermediate level user. Warren's book is by far the best introduction to programming in Director.
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Excellent Instructor's Text,
By Michael Heroux (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
I am an instructor at a small college in Colorado and find Mr. Ockrassa's text a pleasant resource for my students and myself. I have been working with Director for 5 years and have learned a great deal from his book. He has great examples of how to write effective and efficient code. This is the best example of a technical text I have ever worked with. We can only hope that he writes an intermediate and advanced text as well.
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Director, a programming and animation development environment sold by Macromedia, started out as something relatively easy to learn, but over time it has evolved into quite a mature product-complete with the kinds of capabilities (and problems) that usually are found in much more sophisticated (and much harder to learn) programmers' tools. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
external code objects, member onscreen, paddle sprite, text sprite, loader movie, folder selection dialog box, ball sprite, external media files, field sprite, given sprite, sprite number, sprite behavior, ball script, cast file, button sprite, script channel, location onscreen, slideshow window, float keyword, parent scripts, handler definition, script window, text member, parent movie, batch rename Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mastery Check, Shockwave Studio, Beginner's Guide, Property Inspector, Director Cast, Expert Question, Hungarian Notation, Recycle Bin, Answer Director, James Newton, Director's Lingo, Director's Score, Macromedia User Interface, Macromedia's Web, Movie Xtras, The Internet Revisited New!
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Director, a programming and animation development environment sold by Macromedia, started out as something relatively easy to learn, but over time it has evolved into quite a mature product-complete with the kinds of capabilities (and problems) that usually are found in much more sophisticated (and much harder to learn) programmers' tools. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
external code objects, member onscreen, paddle sprite, text sprite, loader movie, folder selection dialog box, ball sprite, external media files, field sprite, given sprite, sprite number, sprite behavior, ball script, cast file, button sprite, script channel, location onscreen, slideshow window, float keyword, parent scripts, handler definition, script window, text member, parent movie, batch rename Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mastery Check, Shockwave Studio, Beginner's Guide, Property Inspector, Director Cast, Expert Question, Hungarian Notation, Recycle Bin, Answer Director, James Newton, Director's Lingo, Director's Score, Macromedia User Interface, Macromedia's Web, Movie Xtras, The Internet Revisited New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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