Download or read book Creating a Web Site with Flash 8 written by David Morris and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005-12-02 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Face it: Poorly designed, static Web sites just don't cut it anymore. The Web (not to mention the technology surrounding it) has been around long enough, and people are used to seeing and expect a little razzle-dazzle when they go online. For just $12.99, this compact guide shows you how to deliver it! Whether your boss wants you to jazz up the company's Web site or you're burning the midnight oil trying to pull together some Web animations for a class project, this tightly focused, project-based guide shows you how to start creating Flash animations in an instant! Using big, bold full- pictures and streamlined instructions, it covers just the need-to-know essentials that will get you animating with the latest version of Flash: using the Flash 8 authoring tool, creating and animating graphics, tweening, adding sound, and more!

Download or read book Flash 8 The Missing Manual written by E. A. Vander Veer and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-03-22 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macromedia's Flash 8 is the world's premier program for adding animation to websites. And with the latest version, this popular program becomes more versatile, letting beginning webmasters and expert developers alike create sophisticated web content. But Flash isn't intuitive. And it doesn't come with a manual. Whether you want to learn the basics or unleash the program's true power, Flash 8: The Missing Manual is the ideal instructor. This hands-on guide to today's hottest web design tool is aimed at nondevelopers, and it teaches you how to translate your ideas into great web content. It begins with a solid primer on animation, which helps you get comfortable with the Flash interface. Once you have these basics under your belt, Flash 8: The Missing Manual moves on to advanced animations, including adding special effects and audio, video, and interactivity to your presentations. When you're really feeling steady, the book shows how to use a dollop of ActionScript to customize your content. It then teaches you how to publish your Flash creations for web surfers everywhere to enjoy. Along the way, the book shows you good design principles and helps you avoid elements that can distract or annoy an audience. Author Emily Vander Veer has more than a dozen books to her credit, including titles on web design and scripting--most written for non-technical readers. Her background makes her the perfect author for a straightforward book on a complex subject. She takes Flash 8: The Missing Manual from the basics to the advanced, yet avoids a hasty jump into tough topics that can leave readers confused. Not only will Flash 8: The Missing Manual help you turn a concept into unique, dynamic content, but it will continue to serve as a reference as you develop your website.

Download or read book Flash 8 written by Ethan Watrall and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2006-04-03 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed as "a superb resource" (Computer Arts magazine) and "a boon to serious users" (.NET magazine), this unique guide shows intermediate designers how to harness the full potential of Flash Organized into self-contained sections covering Flash art, interactivity, media, and delivery, the book offers easy-to-follow explanations as well as hands-on projects and tutorials The logical organization and navigation grid at the front of the book make it easy to find information on a particular topic The CD-ROM includes a Flash tryout, tutorial files, sample animations and ActionScripts, graphics files, and third-party tools Now at a new value price below $40-$5 less than the previous edition!

Download or read book Macromedia Flash 8 For Dummies written by Ellen Finkelstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-10-24 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flash is the most popular Web animation tool in the world, widely used by Web designers, game developers, and others who want to add vibrant content to a Web site This book shows Flash newcomers how to get up and running quickly, demonstrating how to create and edit objects, add interactive elements, work with sound, animate objects, and deliver the finished product onlineExplains how to incorporate streaming video elements and create presentations for mobile devices Now thoroughly updated to cover new program features and enhancements.

Download or read book Building Web Sites All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Doug Sahlin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-03 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From idea to online, your key to great-looking Web sites Your one-stop guide to building a user-friendly site with professional flair Whether you're building a site to keep in touch with others, sell products, or promote a cause, you want to make sure yours stands out in the crowd. This handy reference shows you how to design an accessible site, create graphics and navigation menus, build forms, insert sound and video, and keep your visitors coming back for more. Discover how to Plan, maintain, and promote a Web site Design with users in mind Work with HTML and CSS Optimize graphic elements for the Web Build your site with e-commerce functionality

Download or read book Understanding Macromedia Flash 8 ActionScript 2 written by Andrew Rapo and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Rapo and Alex Michael explain all the important programming concepts from a designer's point of view, making them completely accessible to non-programmers. Completely revised and rewritten this second edition will help you develop professional ActionScript 2 applications, and communicate knowledgably about current, Object Oriented ActionScript 2 techniques. Divided into four sections to take you from novice to professional results: * Flash Fundamentals: Introduces the Flash authoring environment and basic core Flash concepts. * ActionScript 2 Fundamentals: Explains basic programming concepts and terminology, and shows how ActionScript 2 classes are constructed and used. * Built-in Classes: Describes the built-in ActionScript classes that are available for use in applications, including the MovieClip class, Key class, Sound class, etc. * Using ActionScript to Build a Game: Describes the development process for creating a complex Flash application and presents commercial-quality game coding examples.

Download or read book Macromedia Flash 8 Bible written by Robert Reinhardt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 1328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two of the industry s top Flash gurus, this new edition of the best-selling classic has been revised and enhanced to cover the very latest release of Macromedia Flash, expected in the fall of 2005. It will continue to fill the need for a user-friendly, yet in-depth book that appeals to both the web novice and the accomplished web worker, and will function as their guide to the workings and capabilities of this powerful program. The accompanying CD-ROM includes trial software, add-ons, plug-ins, shareware, templates, and examples. The most recent version of Flash was a skip for many developers due to feature issues. Macromedia has been working to correct the problem and is likely to deliver a highly successful product later this year, raising software and book sales toward previous levels.· An Introduction to Flash Production· Mastering the Flash Environment· Creating Animation · Integrating Media Files with Flash· Adding Basic Interactivity to Flash Movies· Distributing Flash Movies· Approaching ActionScript· Integrating Components and Data-Binding· Expanding Flash

Download or read book Flash 8 ActionScript Bible written by Joey Lott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To create Flash applications that sizzle, you have to learn the code. In this comprehensive guide to the latest version of ActionScript, the object-oriented scripting language for Macromedia Flash, you'll get the detailed instruction and step-by-step tutorials you need to write robust code and create sophisticated interactive animations. Work with objects and components, interoperate with JavaScript, create games, and more - it's all here in this informative book for developers, programmers, and designers. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Flash 8 ActionScript Master the basics of ActionScript expressions, functions, and variables Work with numbers, arrays, and strings Transform your movie clips with colors and filters Program sound and manage video Manage data with Web Services and Flash Remoting Call ActionScript functions from JavaScript Learn scripting for the Flash stand-alone player Bonus Companion Web site! Find code downloads and example files at: www.wiley.com/go/actionscriptbible

Download or read book How to Do Everything with Macromedia Flash written by Bonnie Blake and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-01-11 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring new life to your graphics and easily create and publish movies, sound files, presentations, interactive web content, and much more with help from this step-by-step guide. How to Do Everything with Flash 8 shows you how to get the most from this tremendously powerful multimedia design tool through easy-to-follow and well-organized bits of information. Fully updated to cover all the new and existing Flash features--including advanced interactivity with ActionScript--this valuable resource will help you discover why Flash is the world’s most popular web graphics application.

Download or read book Focal Easy Guide to Macromedia Flash 8 written by Birgitta Hosea and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you need to get to grips fast with creating interactive graphics and animation in Flash - then look no further! Whether you are a new user or a professional, this highly visual book is all you need to get up and running with the latest powerful upgrade - Macromedia Flash 8. Birgitta Hosea breaks down the software into its main components and offers simple, visual step-by-step instructions to explain the fundamental practical techniques you need to create finished projects. The accessible style and structure lets you dip in and out when working on a project, or work straight through to explore more of the program's capabilities and develop your skills. Written by a designer for designers The Focal Easy Guide to Macromedia Flash 8 offers a thorough coverage of the basic features of Flash, without going into in-depth coding with ActionScript. Birgitta Hosea is a motion graphics artist and Course Director of the London Animation Studio at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Her experience ranges from designing moving branding to art directing pop promos and short films. A Volume in The Focal Easy Guide Series. The Focal Easy Guide series: . Starting working with new software immediately regardless of your level . Achieve professional results, learn practical skills from industry experts . Focused, user-friendly coverage of the key tools you need to know

Download or read book Flash 8 written by Rich Shupe and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Included CD-ROM contains comprehensive step-by-step source files and trial software" -- back cover.

Download or read book Macromedia Flash 8 for Windows and Macintosh written by Katherine Ulrich and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 914 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An improved script editor (with a visual interface), a revamped library interface, a new Undo feature, powerful run-time effects, breakthrough motion-graphics capabilities—these are just a few of the reasons Web designers are raving about the newest version of their favorite Web tool, Macromedia Flash 8. Whether you’re a beginning user looking for a good introduction to the topic or a veteran user seeking a convenient update reference, you’ll find what you need in this task-based guide. Using simple step-by-step instructions, straightforward language, loads of screen shots, and a plethora of readily accessible examples, author Katherine Ulrich shows you how to create engaging interactive content for the Web with Flash Basic 8 and Flash Professional 8. From basic vector graphics to animation with motion tweening and beyond, this inexpensive, easy-to-use guide promises to get you up to speed fast on the most important application in your design toolbox—Macromedia Flash 8.

Download or read book Building Web Sites All in One For Dummies written by Claudia Snell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-23 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to launch a Web site but don’t know where to begin? Information on Web design, page building software, using HTML, site planning, and everything else you need to know can be found easily in Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition. So you can easily find what you’re looking for, this plain-English guide is divided into nine minibooks: Preparations Site Design Site Construction Web Graphics Multimedia Audience Interaction E-Commerce Site Management Case Studies From deciding what your site should do to working with HTML, using Dreamweaver, incorporating Flash creations, and keeping your site on the cutting edge, this book is your one-stop course in building Web sites. Learn to: Plan your site, decide whether you need a Web team, and create relevant content Develop your site design, work with wire frames, and organize behind-the-scenes files that make your site work Select the right hardware and software and create pages with Dreamweaver Create cool site graphics with Photoshop and Fireworks Add interest with Flash animations, slideshows, video, and sound Make your site interactive with Javascript, PHP, ASP, and MySQL Build an e-commerce site that’s user-friendly, legally sound, and secure Keep your content and design fresh and up to date Ready to begin? Grab Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition and let’s get started!

Download or read book Flash CS6 The Missing Manual written by Chris Grover and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 851 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can build everything from simple animations to full-fledged iPhone, iPad, and Android apps with Flash CS6, but learning this complex program can be difficult—unless you have this fully updated, bestselling guide. Learn how to create gorgeous Flash effects even if you have no programming experience. With Flash CS6: The Missing Manual, you’ll move from the basics to power-user tools with ease. The important stuff you need to know: Learn animation basics. Turn simple ideas into stunning animations—in the very first chapter. Master Flash’s tools. Learn the animation and effects tools with clear explanations and hands-on examples. Use 3D effects. Rotate objects and make them move in three dimensions. Create lifelike motion. Use the IK Bones tool to simulate realistic body movements and other linked motions. Build apps that work anywhere. Create apps just for iOS or Android devices—or one app that works on mobile devices and desktops. Add multimedia. Incorporate your own audio and video files into Flash. Create rich interactive animations. Dive into advanced interactivity with easy-to-learn ActionScript examples.

Download or read book Flash CS4 The Missing Manual written by Chris Grover and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2008-11-25 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the power of Flash and bring gorgeous animations to life onscreen. It's easy with Flash CS4: The Missing Manual. You'll start creating animations in the first chapter, and will learn to produce effective, well-planned visuals that get your message across. This entertaining new edition includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools, lots of new illustrations, and more details on working with video. Beginners will learn to use the software in no time, and experienced Flash designers will improve their skills. Expanded and revised to cover the new version of Flash, every chapter in this book provides step-by-step tutorials to help you: Learn to draw objects, animate them, and integrate your own audio and video files Add interactivity, use special effects, learn morphing, and much more Check your work with the book's online example files and completed animations Discover new Flash toolkits and features such as Frameless Animation Use every timesaving aspect of Flash CS4, such as Library objects and Symbols Learn how to automate your drawings and animations with ActionScript 3.0 With this book, absolutely no programming is necessary to get started with Flash CS4. Flash CS4: The Missing Manual explains in jargon-free English exactly what you need to know to use Flash effectively, while avoiding common pitfalls, right from the start.

Download or read book EZ Flash 5 written by Bradley Kaldahl and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are new to Flash, or an experienced Flash user, you will find this book to be exciting, informative, and offers a wealth of creative ideas and techniques for getting the most out of Flash for web creation. Learning Flash is both fun and easy. This book provides over 30 short projects and over 100 experimental ideas that cover a variety of effects and techniques such as: Melting Type, Solar Explosions, Animated Typist using ActionScript, EZ Web Games, MP3 Sound Controllers, Dynamic Photography, Fading Web Paint, Motion Trails, Score Keeping for Web Games, Collision Detection, Creating and Testing Preloaders, and Interactive Web Portfolios. There are also tutorials for using Photoshop and Illustrator with Flash and a chapter on reverse engineering interesting Flash web sites. Additionally, this text provides a straightforward introduction to ActionScript. You will enjoy exploring new Flash ideas that are presented in a short (2-8 page), easy to follow, step-by-step format. This book allows you learn, create, and publish a variety of Flash effects quickly and easily. If you have never worked with Flash you will appreciate the fact that from chapter two, you are producing web content. Rather than describing each palette and menu item, you will learn by doing. The projects were designed by a professional Flash instructor, peer reviewed, and classroom tested, to insure that they are accurate, exciting, and most importantly, easy to understand. Extensive screen shots makes it easier to learn. Short projects, means that you can gain a solid understanding of a single concept before moving onto the next . From the author "My students and I agree that the most enjoyable way to learn complex software is with short projects that provide new, interesting and creative techniques that can be used, or modified, immediately for your own web creations."

Download or read book Brilliant Macromedia Flash 8 written by Andy Anderson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2006 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level office tasks. Brilliant guides provide you with the quick, easy-to-access information that you need.