Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio (Beginner's Guide) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072195622 ISBN 13: 9780072195620

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia, 2002

Synopsis

Essential skills for first-time developers! Start at the beginning and build your knowledge of this sophisticated multimedia development tool using this easy-to-follow guide. Learn to create 3D gaming, e-commerce and customer service applications, and even online learning environments.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Essential Skills for First-Time Developers

Learn to produce multimedia content for the Web, CD-ROM, or DVD with this powerful application. Establish a solid foundation with a logical series of chapter-by-chapter lessons beginning with simple scripting and a primer on necessary tools. Following the step-by-step modules, you'll gain an understanding of coding tools and the programming language Lingo. Before you know it, you'll have the skills to delve more deeply into substantial multimedia content development--including 3D gaming, e-commerce and customer service applications, and even online learning environments. "Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: A Beginner's Guide will help build your knowledge of this sophisticated multimedia development tool.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning: Modules--Each concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning Goals--Each module opens with the specific skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects--Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author:

Warren Ockrassa (Milwaukee, WI) began using Director in 1992, creating software to support The HOTS Program, a grade-school curriculum. In 1998, he moved into the private sector, writing software for multiple purposes, including advertising, information distribution, and utility programs. Currently, he maintains Nightwares.com, a Web site dedicated to Director discussions, and programs for Tamzen Media.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0072195622
• ISBN 13: 9780072195620
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544