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Flash MX Mac Upgrade

by Macromedia
Platform:   Mac, PowerMac, Mac OS X
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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System Requirements

  • Platform:   Mac, PowerMac, Mac OS X
  • Media: CD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1
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Product Features

  • As of 1st January 2003, customers will only be able to upgrade from 2 previous versions on all of Macromedia's products.
  • Create and deliver rich Web content and powerful applications
  • Create the best user experience across multiple devices while reaching the widest on-line audience possible
  • New and enhanced set of professional, multimedia design tools now includes video
  • Complete set of pre-built templates and UI components enable designers to quickly create interactive content
  • Improved ActionScript programming tools, code reference feature, and an integrated debugger provide a complete application development environment
  • Enhanced XML support enables integration with any application server for data-rich Web applications
  • Also available: Flash MX Mac, and PC and PC Upgrade editions

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  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
  • ASIN: B000063TJ6
  • Release Date: 22 Mar 2002
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,019 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review

Since Macromedia launched Flash in 1996 it has grown to become the de facto standard for development and delivery of high-impact, visually rich, interactive Web content. Flash MX promises a similar generational shift to that experienced when Flash 5's enhanced ActionScript introduced an unprecedented degree of interactivity to the Web.

There are getting on for half a billion installed Flash players around the globe and around 2 million people download the player every day. Flash is hot. The new features that are causing most excitement are those aimed at e-content developers and programmers. Integration with application servers such as Cold Fusion MX, Microsoft's .net and internet protocols like HTML, WebTV and Wap make it possible to deliver Flash content to a range of platforms from PCs to PlayStations and mobile phones.

But Flash MX also has plenty to offer those who aren't part of a large team of designers and programmers developing corporate sites. Novice users are provided with a range of pre-built, customisable components including scrollbars, buttons, list and combo boxes, and Quick Start templates for presentations, photo albums, ads and the like make it possible to achieve great results quickly.

The interface is now consistent with DreamWeaver and FireWorks. Nested layer folders and improved cursor feedback for frame adjustment makes the timeline more manageable and a context sensitive Properties panel and collapsing, dockable panels reduce screen clutter considerably. Vector drawing tools, one of Flash's weaknesses, have been largely overlooked, but there is a new Free Transform tool, which combines rotate, scale and skew. Video, another Flash weak spot has fared much better with the inclusion of the Sorensen Spark video codec. You can import a variety of formats including MPEG, DV, Quicktime and AVI and video clip objects can be animated and scripted in the same way as bitmaps--you can even use them on a mask layer.

Flash MX is backwards compatible with version 5, (you can publish version 5 swf files, but MX swf files require the MX player) removing the only argument for not upgrading. Those not yet convinced of the merits of Flash need only look around. --Ken McMahon



Manufacturer's Description

Macromedia presents Macromedia Flash MX, the latest version of the Macromedia Flash development environment, which will usher in a new generation of rich Internet content and applications. With support for video, application components, and accessibility, this milestone product builds on the track record of Macromedia Flash for enabling the creation of expressive online content and applications. Macromedia Flash MX unites designers and developers who can build on their existing knowledge to deliver more effective, rich Internet applications. Macromedia Flash MX applications provide increased return on investment for companies, and amazing user experiences across everything from mobile phones, PDAs, interactive TV systems, game machines, Internet appliances, Web pads, and in-room hotel entertainment systems.Macromedia Flash MX meets the needs of both designers and developers to deliver rich Internet content and applications that can be experienced consistently across all leading platforms and devices. The product simplifies the process of visual authoring for traditional Web developers who want to use a rich client technology for their applications. The more than one million designers already familiar with Macromedia Flash can use their existing skills along with new server technologies to address the emergence of rich Internet applications. Video support enables developers to deliver a better overall user experience by bringing and adding interactivity to video clips within the overall Macromedia Flash content. Video content in Macromedia Flash allows designers to maintain control of the look and feel of their applications, unlike today's existing video options, which require external players to be launched and have platform inconsistencies. Support for the Sorenson Spark codec ensures compressed, high-quality video playback. Macromedia Flash MX enhances the authoring workflow with a flexible workspace that can be customized to maximize productivity for both designers and developers. Pre-built user interface components accelerate development by providing users with customizable scrollbars, list boxes, and other standard interface elements to ensure a common experience across applications. Macromedia Flash MX also supports industry standards such as ECMAScript, HTML, MP3, Unicode, and XML.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy upgrade from previous versions of Flash, 16 May 2002
By Mr. M. Bailey (Cheshunt, Herts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flash MX (CD-ROM)
I was a relatively accomplished Flash 4 user and upgraded to MX to take advantage of the video functions. When you buy the software you are also opening up access to the new Components that other people are developing. I've downloaded several (free) components to painlessly achieve effects that would take hours/days to develop previously. Have just placed my advanced order for Dreamweaver MX!!!

The interface is much cleaner, but don't use at any res under 1024x768 - 1280 x 1024 would be best. That way you can open up as many palettes as you need without covering the main desktop area.

Flash MX takes a bit of getting used to, and you'll have to at least understand what others are doing with Actionscript (though not necessarily learn it off by heart yourself), but it is worth the learning curve. Buy a good MX tutorial book and keep it close by and you'll have no problems!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a predicted work of art, 16 May 2002
This review is from: Flash MX (CD-ROM)
i wont bore you with the technical jargon off the side of the box, but it really is brilliant. just get used to the new, slightly crowded layout and the world of rich web documents is at your fingertips. If u have 5.0, get the up grade, if your a beginner try and push the bank to MX, as as you get better the features will open to you. Buy it.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's creating a buzz, 26 Mar 2002
This review is from: Flash MX Upgrade (CD-ROM)
It's been long awaited and now it's here!! Flash MX has got the New-Media world dancing. The advanced features of MX provide a powerful interface for Flash devleopers and new media designers alike. Where do you start ? The GUI, the Drawing API, the runtime image import, support for video? WOW !!!
Macromedia has handed us a gem of an application, a true revelation BUY IT!!!!!!
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