- Paperback: 568 pages
- Publisher: Macromedia Press; 1 edition (22 Dec 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 020171969X
- ISBN-13: 978-0201719697
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 17.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,733,365 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Flash 5 Creative Web Animation helps any new user get up to speed with Macromedia's powerful Web design tool. Rich with information and examples, the lessons are designed to help the beginning through intermediate user climb the learning curve toward becoming a proficient designer.
The book devotes over 500 pages to every aspect of the application, from the very beginning ("Why Flash?"), through the basics of the interface, graphics, text, sound, layers, and on to advanced interactivity using ActionScript and tools like the Library and Movie Explorer for managing large projects, and final project testing.
If there is a drawback to the book, it is the ratio of information to images. Densely packed and rich with data, there is a noticeable lack of screenshots and illustrations. Many sections could have been made clearer with more accompanying graphics, although this would have inflated the already large page count. Don't let this weak spot deter you from buying this book--it is still a valuable and handy resource, and at the price is good value.
Included on the CD, and worth the cost of the book alone, are over 40 Quicktime videos that parallel the lessons in the book. Each video is large, clear, concise and teaches visually how to perform specific tasks. These video clips are a great example of how to use the technology (in this case, Flash, QuickTime, and the CD format) to really enhance an educational book and give each lesson greater impact. Some people have no difficulty in learning from a book, while others learn better in a kind of "sit-back-and-watch" state. This book-and-CD combination offers both.
Flash 5 Creative Web Animation succeeds on many levels, and should be on the desk next to any beginning or intermediate Flash user. --Mike Caputo
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"It isn't just an excellent reference manual, but also a good learning tool for beginners who prefer manuals with more of an academic feel to them." Computer Arts - Flash Special, Issue 18 With a CD that enables you to watch techniques for over 40 of the tuturials as QuickTime movies, this is an excellent resource."Computer Arts - Animation Special, issue 19
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book.
Having bought the Flash 4 version of this book I was a little wary about buying this one as I thought it would be just repeating itself - it doesn't. You can't get away from the fact the Flash 5 does do a lot of things that you can do in Flash 4 so the authors have to re-write (in effect) that little bit but Flash 5 DOES SO MUCH MORE!
For myself this is my absolute bible when it comes to designing in Flash (and I am a professional web designer). It uses simple plain English and the authors explain even the most difficult areas in an easy to understand way.
In my own opinion the CD ROM that accompaines this book is worth the price. It IS invaluable.
Dave Grime (Author of website Flash Cafe)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
If you dont know Flash... You will
12 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
I read the first edition, fell in love and got my first contract. This book is another grand slam! I recommend it to all my students. It is not for advanced Flashers. It is the best choice for beginners and is a great reference book. The CD-ROM only is worth every stars. I challenge every beginners to pick up this title and tell me they couldn't create and troubleshoot a Flash site! This book will leave you thirsty for more. You will then be frustrated to realize that there isn't yet a great advanced Flash5 book out there that will match and follow up the quality of this book. If you dont know Flash... buy this one!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Excellent "hands on" step by step guide
11 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
This book would be very appropriate as a text for a class teaching Flash 5. It is VERY complete in its coverage and very easy to read. It is unusual for me to be able to read a technical book without stopping several times but this book was the exception. It was hard to put down.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
If you only buy one more book THEN buy this one!!!!
15 Mar 2001
Format:Paperback
I have read Flash 5 Creative Web Animation book and it is excellent.
I am in my 3rd year at University and now begrudge paying money (stopped buying books after my second year).
I had spent in my first and second year, about GBP 250 on books in releation to my course work.
But 9.8/10 are [bad], in my opinion, and the info is available on the Internet any way.
This book has restored my faith in the book industry. Although there is a lot of Flash stuff out there nothing compares to this book..
What makes it is the CD-ROM it is brilliant.
I look forward to the next.
If you want to get ahead in Flash get this book.
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