Robert Penner's Programming Macromedia Flash MX - Softcover

Penner, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072223561 ISBN 13: 9780072223569

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2002

Synopsis

Renowned Flash wizard and innovator Robert Penner reveals the fascinating programming and design concepts behind his signature creations. Detailing his groundbreaking designs, this book showcases Penner’s work that merges math and design with Flash. You'll get an inside look at his sophisticated and unique approach to design--which incorporates advanced ActionScript programming--and discover exclusive techniques associated with some of the most groundbreaking interactive designs ever created.

About this title

About the Author

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Robert is a freelance Flash developer, consultant and speaker, with a focus on math and object-oriented design. A moderator and Featured Artist at Ultrashock.com, Robert is known worldwide for his technical innovation and organic style. He has developed such innovations as Flash back button integration and mathematical easing equations. Robert is active in the Flash community, moderating several forums on Ultrashock and wrangling OOP with the Chattyfig Flashcoders. His work with Axis-media.com earned him two Flash Film Festival finalist nominations. Robert's portfolio and experiments are online at http://robertpenner.com.

From the Back Cover

"Gives Macromedia Flash developers the foundational best-practice OOP examples they've been craving for years. New and experienced OOP programmers will appreciate Penner's reassuring hand." --Colin Moock, Author of "ActionScript: The Definitive Guide

Robert Penner--a renowned ActionScript innovator--shares his extensive insights into the world of Macromedia Flash programming. A Macromedia Flash disciple, Penner shares his genius in integrating the complexities of mathematics and physics with the calm, clean aesthetic of Macromedia Flash graphics. Learn the elemental theories of space, math, color, motion, and shape, then discover practical methods of employing theory to create a hybrid of organic and technological beauty. From the mechanics of motion design and architecture, to the industrial-strength object-oriented code that will help you create colors, sounds, motion, and interaction, "Robert Penner's Programming Macromedia Flash MX will take you to the limits of your imagination.Understand mathematical principles and their possibilities within Macromedia Flash Extend Macromedia Flash with the versatility and strength of object-oriented ActionScript Follow case studies to understand the thought process behind a snow storm, fractal dancer, and aurora borealis Create dynamic Macromedia Flash design and animation with ActionScript

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072223561
• ISBN 13: 9780072223569
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 484