Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Certified Designer Study Guide [Paperback]

James English (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321223667 | ISBN-13: 978-0321223661 | Publication Date: October 31, 2004 | Edition: 1

With support for CSS, predefined Behaviors, Timeline effects, and more, Flash MX 2004 is a must-have program for your Web design toolbox. Equally essential is the Macromedia certification that proves to your clients that you have the skills to use it effectively! This comprehensive yet easily digestible study guide represents the surest route to getting that seal of approval! Designed specifically to simplify preparation for Macromedia's certification exam (and organized like the exam itself), this volume offers everything intermediate and advanced Flash designers need to know to prove their Flash chops. You'll learn how to identify requirements as well as how to design, construct, and optimize Flash animations with maximum efficiency. Best of all, this essential information is conveyed in clear, direct language complimented by well-explained code examples, loads of sample questions, and plenty of graphics. Also included are extensive notes, tips, and cautions, and the companion Web site provides tips, reading material, and sample tests to help you gauge your exam readiness.

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About the Author

James English is the director of learning for Motion Over Time Inc, and teaches people how to use Flash and other Macromedia Products in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Macromedia Press; 1 edition (October 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321223667
• ISBN-13: 978-0321223661
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,474,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is only a partial solution, February 6, 2005

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Richard A. Resnick "Professional interactive ... (Evanston, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Certified Designer Study Guide (Paperback)

I read this book 3 times to completely be sure I would pass the certification test. Though the book has several typos and grammar problems, the book certainly has some value. After passing this test recently, I can assure you that this book only covers a relatively small portion of the questions I encountered.
My suggestion (besides using Flash on a regular basis) is to read more comprehensive books such as "Flash mx 2004 demystified" and "Flash MX 2004 actionscript, training from the source". DO NOT think because you did well with the book's sample test questions that you will have this test aced.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpfull - Lots of Hidden Secrets, February 24, 2006

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Joshua Sager - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Certified Designer Study Guide (Paperback)

I've been a Flash Web Developer for the last 5 years and this book exposed some really neat tricks that I was unaware of. So if you want to impress your friends, or need help with getting your cert I would suggest you get this study guide. Warning** Not good for a newbie, more of a review.

ps it helped me get my Flash Cert :p

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Did the job!, February 13, 2005

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This review is from: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Certified Designer Study Guide (Paperback)

I bought the book - I passed the exam with flying colors! Need I say more? It covers every aspect of Flash, except the more advanced Actionscript stuff, and gives you a good idea what the exam questions are like. The only problem with the book is that it must have been put together in a hurry, because it's loaded with misprints! (spelling, grammar, and at least one of the answers to the sample questions was wrong.) But all in all, a great book!