Flash 5 Advanced for Windows and Macintosh

Flash, Macromedia's vector-based Web animation and authoring tool, is ideal for delivering dynamic content on the Web. Many corporate Web sites use Flash to communicate their brands; movie studios promote theatrical releases with Flash; and online games and videos provide rich user experiences with Flash. Not surprisingly, the popularity of Flash content on the Web has generated an enormous demand for advanced Flash developers. Flash 5 Advanced: Visual QuickPro Guide is geared for developers who are already familiar with the basics of Flash and are ready to build more complex projects. Russell Chun, an experienced Flash instructor, sidesteps "cool effects" and specific case studies in favor of demonstrating basic ways to approach animation and interactivity in Flash. By presenting material in a logical fashion that emphasizes method and problem-solving approaches, this book encourages readers to begin to "think" in Flash and truly understand its flexibility and functionality. The text is divided into three sections: advanced animations, advanced navigation, and advanced interactivity. All of Flash 5's new features are covered, including its improved interface, Freehand import ability, Bezier pen tools, and the Movie Explorer. The companion CD-ROM includes a demo copy of Flash 5 and links to useful Flash Web sites, tutorials, and Flash examples.