From the Back Cover
"An information-packed tome of in-depth ActionScript knowledge, covering all the subtleties." --Gary Grossman, Engineering Manager for the Macromedia Flash development team
* Harness ActionScript and take Flash interactivity to a whole new level
* Master advanced scripting techniques and take control of objects and components
* Build menus, forms, multiplayer games, preloaders, and more
If ActionScript can do it, you can do it too...
Flash MX ActionScript lets you take Flash interactivity and effects to a new level. Packed with tutorials, sample scripts, and unrivaled coverage of advanced topics, this comprehensive guide shows you step by step how to make the most of ActionScript, whether you're a Flash designer who's new to programming or a seasoned developer who wants to push Flash interactivity to the limit. From scripting basics to components, menus, forms, and games, it's the only book you need to master ActionScript and take Flash to a new dimension.
Inside, you'll find complete coverage of ActionScript
* Discover how to plan and architect interactive Flash MX projects
* Get the scoop on variables, data types, operators, and other ActionScript basics
* Take control of predefined objects - from Button and Mouse to Sound and XML
* Harness the power of components - and learn to build your own
* Find out how ActionScript works with Web browsers, Flash Remoting, Lingo, screen readers, and Pocket PC development
* Create interfaces and data-driven movies - menus, forms, multiplayer games, and more
* Learn how to catch common mistakes and debug ActionScript
"Once a 'voodoo science' of Flash development, building server integrated Flash applications now becomes a practical reality with the help of the ActionScript Bible's coverage of Flash Remoting." --Demian P. Sellfors, CTO, (mt) Media Temple
Bonus CD-ROM
* Macromedia Flash documents for every example
* Macromedia Flash MX, Director, Shockwave Studio, JRun Server, ColdFusion Server, HomeSite, and Dreamweaver trial versions
* Custom components
* Xadra Fortress Professional evaluation version
About the Author
Robert Reinhardt, co-author of the Flash 5 Bible, is co-founder of [the MAKERS] (theMakers.com), a graphics and multimedia company whose clients include Warner Brothers, independent artists, and nonprofit organizations, including the Teachers Documentary Project (pbs.org/firstyear).
While establishing [the MAKERS] in Los Angeles, Robert also worked as senior art director and program developer with Rampt.com to create a ground-breaking Flash interface and search engine, launched in November 1999. After being recognized as a Macromedia Site of the Day and nominated in the FlashForward film festival in New York, Rampt received the Bandies 2000 award for Best Interface Application, as well as an award of excellence from the New Media Invision Awards 2000.
In addition to design and content creation through [the MAKERS], Robert continues to teach and write about Flash. He has developed and taught Flash workshops for education centers in California including Lynda.com and Art Center College of Design, as well as doing onsite training and seminars for clients in the United States and Canada. Robert presented topics at FlashForward conferences in 2000, 2001, and 2002, and was proud to be a speaker at the first Flash conference organized in Canada, FlashintheCan 2002. Robert was a member of the inaugural Web Graphics sub-committee for SIGGRAPH 2002.
Joey Lott began his professional Flash career at Clear Digital, a small web design company which quickly began to develop for a new, niche market by catering to entertainment companies with their trackable Flash eCards. With Flash being an exciting new medium and with a backend that would track statistics of use of the animations (built by Joey using ColdFusion) they soon began to work for clients such as Sony, Disney, Warner Brothers, and more.
Since then Joey has been working as an independent consultant. Some notable projects include consulting for YourMobile.com ? one of the leading cell phone entertainment sites in the world with millions of ringtones downloaded to user?s cell phones. Additionally, Joey developed the J2EE (Java) Web application Adsavant.com for the Seattle-based Ads.com.
Development aside, however, Joey?s real passion is teaching and working with people. He has taught for Lynda.com as well as working directly with many other clients in Los Angeles. While his teaching interests expand outside of computers and the Internet, he finds teaching ActionScript to be extremely rewarding. His sincere hope is that this book helps the readers to understand ActionScript in the way they want to understand.
