Flash 5 in an Instant [Paperback]

Michael S. Toot (Author), Sherry Willard Kinkoph (Author), Sherry Kinkoph (Author)

Book Description

Series: In an Instant | Publication Date: December 15, 2001

Using the award-winning Visual learning system, this compact, value-priced guide shows visual learners how to get up and running on the core program features in Flash 5 -- which you'll use over and over again. Flash 5 in an Instant covers the most popular features of Flash 5, including creating both simple and complex graphics, layering, animation with motion and shape tweening, and adding sounds. Its concise, step-by-step instructions and consistent placement of elements make fast learning of essential Flash 5 tasks.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner who needs results — right away? Do you prefer to focus on the essentials — and skip the bells and whistles? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find extra-large, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle over 100 key Flash 5 tasks, from drawing a custom line and adding text to creating a motion tween and assigning button actions.

• Fast coverage of the essentials helps you get right to work
• Focused two-page lessons cover a single task
• Visual format shows you step by step how it's done

in an instant "Your books are extraordinary. I buy them for friends, family, and colleagues." —Christine J. Manfrin (Castle Rock, CO)

About the Author

Michael S. Toot is an author and software program manager in the Seattle area. He is an MCSE and MCP+I and has been involved with Microsoft operating systems since 1992. He has written a book on Windows 2000 Server and enjoys learning new programs and operating systems, even those not from Microsoft. When not working or writing books, he is reading, sailing, writing movie reviews, fiction, and nonfiction, and conducting adventures in home renovation and repair on his ninety-three year old home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764536249
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536243
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,009,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)