- Paperback: 640 pages
- Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (30 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201794810
- ISBN-13: 978-0201794816
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Long the industry standard for creating high-impact interactive Web sites, Macromedia Flash has just gotten a whole lot better--faster, easier, even more powerful--with the release of Flash MX. Whether you're a Flash pro looking to get up to speed quickly on this latest release or a novice eager to tap the power of MX for the first time, the task-based visual approach of this Visual QuickStart Guide is just what you need to make the most out of Flash MX.
In this volume, veteran journalist and author Katherine Ulrich covers it all--from the basics of vector animation to sophisticated interaction and transition effects--in the clear, concise prose readers have come to expect from this popular series. Beginners will want to devour the volume from cover to cover, while more experienced Flash users will be able to easily find just what they need, including complete coverage of all of the program's new features: a revamped interface, enhanced integration with Macromedia ColdFusion, dual authoring modes for designers and developers, and more. Loaded with tips and visual aids to reinforce the text, Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide will be your constant companion as you use Flash MX to take your Web pages to the next level.
About the Author
Katherine Ulrich is a writer and editor specializing in graphics, publishing, and multimedia software. Her career includes a 12-year stint at Macworld magazine, where, as a developmental editor, Katherine helped to develop and direct Macworld's how-to sections. She is the author of all previous editions of this book.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This Book doesn't just have a pretty front cover! All the way through, all of the subjects go into great detail and step-by-step procedures. Each subject has very clear pictures, which really help to get your grounding of the workspace. Each chapter assumes that you haven't read anything in the other subjects in terms of using menus and graphics tools. Most subjects have little "Tip!" boxes, which is very helpful for when things aren't quite right.
If you are looking for advanced procedures, then I recommend another book!
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I would definitely recommend this book to beginners who have no knowledge of Flash MX.
Format:Paperback
This is the best introduction to Flash that I have yet come across. It's not perfect, but most of the others are far worse.
The book spends too much time on the static drawing tools. People use Flash for animation not for drawing; but you have to get to page 290 before animation is even mentioned. Drawing in Flash is not significantly different from using other drawing programs, and serious artists probably use other packages and import the drawings anyway.
Coverage of Actionscript is fairly basic. It's fine as an introduction, but you will need a proper programmers' book if you want to do proper programming.
The style is quite repetitive. This makes it boring to read from cover to cover, but helps when you are trying to look up a particular technique. Layout, typography and print quality are good, and the price is right.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Intro to Flash
12 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
As a new "web designer" i found that this book was not threatening like the other techy books. If you have no understanding of Flash MX this is a great way to start and I highly recommend it. If you plan to make simple animation this book has got you covered , but if your like myself you will have to purchase a few more books to make flash show its true colors.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very Helpful
19 Mar 2003
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I bought this book to go with a class I took in Web and Graphic Design. Everythign is layed out clearly in te book and its easy to follow and read. Most manuals are hard to read cover to cover, but this one youc an do that instead of just reading the section youa re trying to learn. The book is a great reference to have around when you are workign in Flash and can't rememeber some small thing.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
With concise easy-to-understand instructions
13 Nov 2003
Format:Paperback
Macromedia Flash For Windows & Macintosh by Katherine Ulrich (a specialist in graphics, publishing, and multimedia software) is a 613-page visual quickstart guide, intended for beginning through intermediate level users, and which combines pictures with concise easy-to-understand instructions and examples for swiftly assimilating the basics of how to use Macromedia Flash MX. An expertly written and highly accessible teach-yourself book, easy to grasp and follow, Macromedia Flash For Windows & Macintosh is a welcome and invaluable addition to any Macromedia Flash MX user's reference shelf.
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