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Phillip Kerman (Author)

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Paperback: 624 pages
Publisher: Sams; 1 edition (22 Mar 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0672323710
ISBN-13: 978-0672323713
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.8 x 3.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Since its introduction in 1996, Macromedia Flash has become the standard for delivering high impact, vector-based graphics to the Web. Flash is deceptively simple at first, yet has great depth and flexibility.

Sams Teach Yourself Macromedia Flash 5 in 24 Hours offers a clearly written, well-organized introduction to this powerful product, and gives the beginner an overview of the entire package, without becoming too overwhelming.

A new version of Flash is expected to be released in the 1st quarter of 2002. It will have user interface improvements, several new features, and extensive improvements to existing features.

About the Author

Phillip Kerman is an independent programmer, teacher, and writer specializing in Macromedia products. His degree in Imaging and Photographic Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology was earned back when "multimedia" had a different meaning from today. One of Phillip's internships, for example, involved programming multiple slide projector presentations with dissolves synchronized to a sound track;the multimedia of the 1980s. In 1993, he found Macromedia Authorware a natural fit for his interest and skills. After getting his start at The Human Element, Inc., he moved back to Portland, Oregon, to work on his own.

Phillip has transitioned his expertise from Authorware to Director and, now, to Flash. Over eight years, he has had to adapt to a total of 16 version upgrades; Flash MX being the most significant of them all! In addition to retooling and building his own skills, Phillip finds teaching the biggest challenge. He has trained and made presentations around the world, in such exotic locations as Reykjavik, Iceland; Melbourne, Australia; Amsterdam, Holland; and McAlester, Oklahoma. His writing has appeared in such publications as Macworld, Macromedia User Journal, and his self-published The Phillip Newsletter (http://www.phillipkerman.com/newsletter).

Phillip is also the author of ActionScripting in Flash MX from New Riders Publishing.

Feel free to e-mail Phillip at flash6@phillipkerman.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners, 12 Sep 2002

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Unlike another book I have read about Flash, this one is excellent for those of you learning flash from the beginning. I also bought with it the learn actionscript in 24 hrs book, and that picks up the actionscript areas that are left untouched in this book. The absence of a cd-rom is nothing bad, cd - roms normally raise the price of the book. This is a book that I would recommend for those looking for a firm foundation in Flash MX.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of tips and useful facts, 25 Jun 2002

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I bought this book for my upcoming Flash MX introductory class after having read some of the reviews here. I've been working through the lessons for the last two days, and am very impressed. This book is the first one on Flash that I myself has learnt much from, both regarding the program it teaches, and also - not less important - the general tips regarding sounds, animation, file size.
This is a very good book for beginners. You get good habits initially, and you learn what the veterans use years of trying-and-failing(-and-loosing-customers) on.
I have not yet found anything that's wrong in this book, no errors. (At the present I'm preparing hour 11)
There might be some minor stuff, like not mentioning ALL the ways of doing things, but that's not important before you go for certification as Flash Designer or Developer.
My recommendations!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent if your new to Flash, 9 April 2002

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Well i had already bought and read the SAMS Flash 5 book and found it very useful. This book is basically the same content with some different pictures and text to relate to MX thrown in. The layout and "feel" of the book are both still excellent, giving a great insight into how to get strated in Flash. So as an owner of the previous Flash 5 book i feel a bit let down, even the examples given are the same in both books.
This is still an excellent book though for the newbie using Flash.

So if you have the Flash 5 book then don't bother with this, not enough has changed between the books. However, if you don't already own the Flash 5 book then this is an excellent place to start your Flash journey.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend this book enough!
If, like me, you're computer and web literate but just can't quite get your head round Flash, this is the book for you. Read more

Published on 27 Jun 2006 by Mr. T. Faithfull

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid book
good explnations on flash teaches you all the basic i would recommend this book for any one trying to learn flash

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This books actionscript is for flash mx not flash mx... Read more

Published on 9 Oct 2005 by Mr. A. Peach

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Sam's Teach yourself Flash Mx 2004 in 24 hours is probably one of the best tutor books I have ever bought. Read more

Published on 28 July 2005 by Mr. Adam Alcock

2.0 out of 5 stars slow going!
I am only on "hour" 2 - which is in inverted commas for a reason and already, I am losing the will to carry on. To say it was wordy would be the understatement of the century... Read more

Published on 30 Nov 2004 by jeynesey

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear... Concise... The Ultimate Flash starting block!
Its very easy to go wrong in Flash, As a user of Adobe Premiere and Photoshop I thought I could simply pick up Flash and go... Very quickly you realise thats not the case. Read more

Published on 29 Jun 2004 by tim281080

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners but wordy and lacks refinement
I'll try to keep it short.

I started this book with a little knowledge of how to create animations and interactivity in Flash but I taught myself in about 2 weeks for a project... Read more

Published on 19 Jun 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Started to Read
I have just recently started to read this book and it is really informitave, and already i have learnt alot. Read more

Published on 17 Jun 2004 by coel_d

5.0 out of 5 stars Flash MX in 24 Hours
Ordered this book to help me with a new job, found it most helpful, stillworking through it. Everything is explained in a way that is helpful andwith plenty of exercises is a... Read more

Published on 27 April 2004 by Martyn Blanchard

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the novice
I generally find computer books are hard to understand, with all the usual tech know how and computer jargen, it's like another language. Read more

Published on 8 Oct 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for the Newbie
This book is ideal for a person knowing nothing of Flash and in next to no time (3hrs)learning skills enabling you to to design and produce a website. Read more

Published on 23 Sep 2003 by Mr D Charlton

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