Synopses & Reviews
At last, a software book about design! Exploring Flash? MX 2004 is the designer?s answer to the age-old question: ?Great tool, but how do I use it to create design?? Written by the best selling Flash author and SIGGRAPH 2005 Conference Chair James Mohler, Exploring Flash MX 2004 teaches the must have software skills needed to create exceptional Web graphics. The book examines the tools and features of Macromedia« Flash?s newest release and shows how to create vector graphics for the Web. Art work is expertly woven throughout the information-packed format to drive home key design concepts and show the way to great Web design.
Synopsis
Updated to the newest release, Exploring Flash 8 teaches the must have software skills needed to create exceptional Web graphics. Best selling Flash author and SIGGRAPH conference chair James Mohler, examines the tools and features of Macromedia Flash's version 8 and shows how to create vector graphics for the Web. Artwork is expertly woven throughout the information-packed format to drive home key design concepts and show the way to great 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 2005 Conference 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
Overview and Tour Color Drawing Tools Painting Tools Editing, Importing and Exporting Text Bitmaps Sound Symbols Libraries Keyframe Animation Motion Tweening Shape Tweening Interactivity Publishing