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Macromedia Flash 4 Magic [Textbook Binding]

David J. Emberton (Author), Scott Hamlin (Author)

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Textbook Binding: 336 pages
Publisher: New Riders; 1 edition (11 Jan 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0735709491
ISBN-13: 978-0735709492
Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.1 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 986,388 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Web designers learn new techniques by pulling apart work another designer has already done, so the 21 projects in Flash 4 Magic are ideal. There are 15 utilities, ranging from a guest book interface to a calculator and covering the basics--like preloading images and sounds or using timing instructions--up to working with external scripts, including JavaScript and Apache's PHP script. Once you've mastered those, try the six games. The game play is basic (ping-pong, memory games and whacking games) but the techniques involved are more complex.

Flash 4 Magic assumes you know at least the basics of Flash already but even if you don't the excellent step-by-step instructions are so clear that you'll be able to work through the projects as long as you keep the Flash manual to hand in case you need to check any basic techniques. There are plenty of relevant screen grabs to show you what you need to do at each stage and you get all the artwork and code on the CD (via an interface built in Flash), as well as a finished version of each project so you can see what they should look like and check settings for anything you don't find in the instructions. You can jump in and start building real Flash applets that look good and are useful straight away, which is the best way to learn what Flash can do and how to make it happen. If you want nifty interactivity on your Web site, this is a great way to learn how to make the most of a powerful tool. --Penny Jannifer

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21 Flash 4 projects. Professional. Inspirational. Fully customizable. And brought to you by a team of 7 developers and designers who are among today's best Flash designers. Flash 4 Magic offers games (do the names Dodge and Concentration mean anything to you?) and utilities (such as a clock that uses external JavaScript and a poll application that uses external PHP scripting). And more. Just follow the steps. Take a look at the graphics. Check out the CD that includes all the project code. Each New Riders Magic book has been created with you, the computer graphics professional, in mind. Complete effects, adaptable solutions, time-saving techniques, and practical applications. Because computer technology books-like the souls who use them-aren't all alike. So whether you design chops, looking for a new way of doing an effect, or simply seeking creative advice, crack open a Magic book and get started...

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2.0 out of 5 stars This Book DOES NOT Teach you a thing!, 9 Aug 2000

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Do not belive the hype surrunding this book. Its for the advanced Flash user and nothing more. This book shows you how to create projects step by step, it does not actually show you how to use Flash 4. If you are looking for a book to teach you flash, stray away from this book like the plague, however if you are fairly confident with this application already and want some inspiration, look no further.

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2.0 out of 5 stars No Code, No reference guide, No tutorial., 2 May 2000

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Well, the heading said pretty much about what I thought of this book. It has a good layout though. As an beginner, buying this book was complete waste of money. The book more or less explains the examples that was included on a cd that came with the book. Thats it! If you manage flash, and want to make your own little puzzle game, maybe this is the book for you!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Flash designers, 20 April 2000

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What more can I say! Easy to follow, great CD with all the tutorials on it. For the "just know the basics in Flash but now need to do somthing cool" type of web designer.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book builds things, but what is it really teaching you?
This book looked great when I first saw it. Having quite a good understanding of flash already, I thought this book would enable me to pick up a few tricks quickly and enable me... Read more

Published on 6 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent and inspiring book
I was compelled to write this review having read some of the slamming criticism that others have given it. Read more

Published on 21 Nov 2000

2.0 out of 5 stars Quality book - shame all the projects don't work though.
I was looking for a good book that could teach me Flash 4. Unfortunately, if you are new to Flash, then this isn't the book for you. Read more

Published on 4 April 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks like one long 'first tour in flash'.
Flash 4 Magic The book has a nice colorfull layout. The examples all use vivid colors. But beware, there is no visual or HCI reasoning behind those designs. Read more

Published on 30 Mar 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars lots of mistakes
I would have given this book five stars on the strength of the excellent projects on the CD, but the book itself is full of mistakes in the programmes and even the instructions... Read more

Published on 27 Mar 2000 by loveland@clara.co.uk

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty book but
Dont expect to get all the software on the CD, I dont know about the errors in the book... still a beginner - but 7 days after writing to the publisher i got a copy of the full... Read more

Published on 22 Mar 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Flash 4 Magic: great for Flash Wizards and their Apprentices
I've been slowly working through this book, it's great practical knowledge and hands-on tutorials for those who've maybe used Flash 4 for creating animations to a highish level... Read more

Published on 6 Mar 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars very good but...
It is a very easy book to get into, clear explanations and wonderful images but I have noticed few errors in objects position or scripting. Read more

Published on 3 Mar 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Action-scripting for the massives
I am inbetween learning flash and the higher state of scripting and i didnt quite get my head around this subject in Flash Until now, this book has loads of examples and diagrams... Read more

Published on 29 Feb 2000 by tek.xtreme@virgin.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginner
It's not for a beginner but it's really a good book. It contains lots of good examples and the description is very clear.

Published on 27 Feb 2000

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