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Macromedia Flash MX Developer's Guide (Paperback)

~ Porter S. Woods (Author) "This chapter is a review of some of the less obvious features in the Flash drawing and animation toolset..." (more)
Key Phrases: bridged applications, vector illustration tools, printable elements, Movie Explorer, Publish Settings, Flash Web (more...)
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From the deepest knowledge to the highest point of Flash achievement, go vertical with this hard-core resource. Develop resizable navigation interfaces, graphics, and animation that load and function efficiently, and master ActionScript.


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Your Professional Resource for Developing with Flash MX

Maximize the capabilities of Macromedia Flash MX--the preeminent tool for Web-based, interactive, multimedia applications, animation, and content generation--with the advanced development strategies in this professional resource. Inside, you'll find full details on using all of Flash's versatile elements, developing with ActionScript, utilizing dynamic data from MySQL using PHP, integrating with third-party development tools such as SWF Studio, QuickTime, and Director, and creating Flash 3D vector animation with low-cost tools. Build flexible, fast-loading Web pages and applications using Macromedia Flash MX and this expert resource.
*Use ActionScript--from basic features to advanced techniques
*Incorporate programmatic motion into your Flash applications
*Integrate data from dynamic sources
*Build a Flash front end for PHP/MySQL applications
*Read, parse, and format XML data in Flash
*Optimize audio and visual elements for streaming
*Build Flash and JavaScript bridged applications
*Create engaging Flash designs using traditional design principles
*Set attractive text with proven typographic principles
*Model and rig 3-D characters and animations for Flash vector animation

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 840 pages
  • Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (April 19, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0072195592
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072195590
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,204,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This chapter is a review of some of the less obvious features in the Flash drawing and animation toolset. Read the first page
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bridged applications, vector illustration tools, printable elements, offline multimedia, following image shows, swt template, tweened object, printable content, main timeline, mixer palette, snippets library, authoring extensions, text sprite, library palette, while control structure, dynamic data source, printable material, subselection tool, native video, runtime sharing, dynamic text field, next image shows, htdocs directory, fill palette, bitmap fill
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Movie Explorer, Publish Settings, Flash Web, Property Inspector, Macromedia Generator, Sticksville Star, Macromedia Flash, Times New Roman, Developer's Guide, Smart Guides, Apache Web, File Insert, Help Wanted, Hilde Weinmargestrasse, Perspective Grid, Windows Explorer, Control Panel, Sound Forge, Toy Story, Build Settings, Clip Parameters, Fruity Gimmick, Open As Library, Overview of Standard, Techniques Using Blender
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of information, well organized, and not too wordy, June 3, 2002
By A Customer
I read these reviews all the time, and I wonder about the people writing them. As you'll note, my review's title is diametrically opposed to another review posted for this book. Basically, it's like this. This is a fine book. The author is a good writer. The coverage and organization is thought out. He obviously spent a substantial amount of time researching Flash and ActionScript, as well as associated technologies covered in the book. Basically, this is a 5-star piece of work. Why people who can verily write a square sentence feel the need to lambaste professional authors is beyond me, and no, I am not the author's brother. If you buy this fine tome, you will not be disappointed.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for Intermediate and Advanced Flash MX Developers, June 3, 2002
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I bought the first edition of this book, Macromedia Flash 5 Developer's Guide, and I found some valuable information. However, given its coverage, it was overpriced. This time, I waited until the book had been released, and before purchasing it, I took a look at it in the bookstore. In short, this edition is a vast improvement. The book is comprehensive and well written. The author delves into topics that receive little or no attention in other books. Everything has been strained and massaged for developers, eliminating remedial or unnecessary coverage. Better yet, the author really drills down into ActionScript, giving you a good handle on advanced topics like XML, Scripting with Objects, and web data. I also appreciated his coverage of QuickTime and Flash Native Video. If you know Flash and you arte looking for a good intermediate to advanced book, I would highly recommend this.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for developers, May 17, 2002
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If you have Flash experience and you want to extend your skills, I would recommend this book. The book is very organized. The author begins with an overview of the Flash environment, focusing on changes and innovations that will matter to you. Then, he launches into some high-level design concepts that advanced readers need to know about. Next, you are treated to a thorough survey of ActionScript - in all of its MX wonder. The next sections focus on server-side development, optimization, offline multimedia, and 3D, which everyone should know about. The writing is clean and concise. Better yet, the coverage of PHP, MySQL, and XML is priceless. I found the book easy-to-read and a nice addition to my library.
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I found many of the example files missing from the download (which in my opinion is pretty weak - where's the cd with the examples???) that was a major disadvantage. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Stay Away From This Book
I picked this up based on the comments and the fact it was one of the first books about Flash MX on the market at the time. I was so disappointed with the book. Read more
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I got this book because i taught myself actionscripting at a decent level, and wanted to improve my knowledge. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Tons of information, poorly organized and too wordy
One thing's for sure - it can't be easy being one of the very first books released which tackles the new application direction of Flash MX. Read more
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