Synopsis
Flash has become an extremely interesting development environment for designing Internet-based presentations and applications in recent years. To implement complex animations and interactive application interfaces with Flash CS3, the numerous workshops in this book are intended to provide a sound and in-depth foundation and help to successfully realize the projects. The workshops are based on the different topics that the reader will encounter while working with Flash. An extensive collection of examples and workshops to deepen the topics can be found on the enclosed book CD.
The two bestselling authors Caroline and Matthias Kannengiesser introduce you to the most interesting features and extensions of the current Flash generation. Numerous workshops and useful expert tips guide you to solutions without wasting precious time on lengthy descriptions.
If you have always wondered how leading experts from Flash tickle out the last one - then this book has the right answers for you.
With the help of the coherent workshops, you decide for yourself whether you want to systematically or creatively rely on the main areas of focus for you. The authors have placed particular emphasis on the fact that the expert solutions included in the book take into account the needs of designers as well as developers.
Be inspired by the authors
The Authors:
Caroline Kannengiesser is a graduate computer scientist and graduate multimedia producer. She has been working as a specialist lecturer for universities, institutes and companies for several years, holding lectures and seminars. As a freelance specialist journalist, she writes for MX magazine.
Matthias Kannengiesser is a computer scientist, Bachleor of Multimedia & Arts and project manager in the IT sector. He has been working as a specialist lecturer for universities, institutes and companies for several years, giving lectures and seminars. As a freelance specialist journalist, he writes for MX magazine, among other things.
They are both bestselling authors of numerous flash books and introduce you to essential working techniques in the book.
From the contents:
Flash CS3 effects (filter, mixing modes, etc.) Insider tricks (transitions, zoom, etc.) Optimised use of media formats such as bitmap, audio and video Video management (coding, control, cuepoints, etc.) Dynamic content (image gallery, file upload, drawing board, etc.) Use of special effects (explosions, simulation of fire, etc.) Application pool (preloader, MP3 player, menus, guest book, appointment calendar, media gallery, high score, etc.). Collection of useful code snippets and third-party tools
Book CD: All sample files, 30-day trial version of Flash CS3, additional workshops and tutorials, various third-party tools and extensions to Flash and much more.
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