| Unlock the power of Flash and bring gorgeous animations to life onscreen. It's easy with 'Flash CS4: The Missing Manual'. You'll start creating animations in the first chapter, and will learn to produce effective, well-planned visuals that get your message across.
This entertaining new edition includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools, lots of new illustrations, and more details on working with video. Beginners will learn to use the software in no time, and experienced Flash designers will improve their skills.
Expanded and revised to cover the new version of Flash, every chapter in this book provides step-by-step tutorials to help you:
- Learn animation basics - what to know before opening Flash;
- Create movement between images with tools lie keyframes and tweening;
- Dive into advanced interactivity with easy-to-learn ActionScript examples;
- Liven things up with audio en video clips, color, and special effects;
- Save time with reusable elements and templates;
- Test, debug, optimize, and publish your work so the world can enjoy it.
With this book, absolutely no programming is necessary to get started with Flash CS4. 'Flash CS4: The Missing Manual' explains in jargon-free English exactly what you need to know to use Flash effectively, while avoiding common pitfalls, right from the start. | |
