Synopses & Reviews
Flash 5: Graphics, Animation and Interactivity, 2E with Flash, fully updated to the latest release, demonstrates how you can create a web site with maximum effect and a limited file size. Macromedia Flash is explained in a straightforward, easy to understand manner and includes examples of the most common Flash functions. In addition to complete coverage of vector animation commonly associated with Flash, ad banners, buttons, and animated corporate logos are also addressed. Learn how to integrate sound with animation, create vector images with transparency, and create quick loading animated sequences to play while the rest of the web content downloads. This book is the perfect learning tool and desk reference for anyone involved with web design.
About the Author
James Mohler is a Senior Research Scientist and Associate Professor at Purdue University, where he currently leads a highly talented group of artists and programmers who are building Purdue?s next-generation web presence. He is also serving as the SIGGRAPH 2005Conference Chair, where he will be responsible for the largest computer graphics and interactive techniques conference in the world. James Mohler is the author or co-author of more than 20 computer books.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Part One - The Application: Flash on the Horizon, Getting Familiar with Flash, Drawing and Painting Tools, Cel and Keyframe Animation, Symbols and Libraries, An Introduction to Actions, Adding the Aural Element, Exploring Scenes and Multilevel Movies, Testing, Integration, and Distribution; Part Two- The Implementation: Creating the Preload Sequences, 3D Animations and Flash, CreatingAnimated Effects, Understanding the ActionScript, Interactive Techniques and Smart Clips, An Introduction to ActionScripting, Flash Player Methods and Browser Scripting; Glossary; Appendices: Understanding Bandwidth and Data Rate, Designs for Web Browsers, Hexadecimal Color, Other Macromedia Tools, Embedding QuickTime Files, Configuring Your Server, Key Code Values, About the Companion CD-ROM; Index.