• Author: Tom Green, Jordan L. Chilcott
• Date: 16 November, 2005
• ISBN: 0321384032
• Language: English
• Publisher: Macromedia Press
• Category: Technical
• Free Download

Macromedia Flash Professional 8: Training from the Source shows readers how to create interactive content that can express their creativity using the breakthrough motion graphics capabilities, powerful run-time effects, and advanced animation tools now available in Flash Professional 8. Over the course of 20+ hours of instruction, divided into chapter lessons, readers will learn how to use Flash Professional 8 for its creative tools, authoring power, flexibilty, and rich video capabilities. Instruction covers programming for the enhanced Flash Player, using ActionScript for dynamic interactivity, and more! CD includes the files to complete the projects, as well as a 30-day trial version of Flash Professional 8.

Offering breakthrough video capabilities and powerful run-time effects, Macromedia Flash Professional 8 is poised to upend the Web video market, posing a serious challenge to Microsoft, RealNetworks, and Apple’s efforts in the process. Here to make sure you’re ready for it–and can start taking advantage of its creative tools, authoring power, flexibility, and rich video capabilities immediately–is the official Macromedia training for the program. Through 20-plus hours of project-based instruction, you’ll learn how to program for the enhanced Flash Player; use ActionScript to create dynamic interactivity; take advantage of new Flash 8 features like the improved script editor (which includes a visual interface), revamped library interface, and new Undo feature; and more. Simple step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and a CD that includes lesson files and a trial version of Flash Professional 8 leave you with a solid understanding of Flash development and the techniques required to tap your creative potential by producing dynamic, interactive content.

Author Details:

Michael Thomas “Tom” Green (born July 30, 1971) is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best-known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show. Green was also in the public eye for his short-lived marriage to actress Drew Barrymore, and for his roles in such films as Freddy Got Fingered, Road Trip, Stealing Harvard and Charlie’s Angels.

Jordan L. Chilcott develops eCommerce, Multimedia and Intra/Extranet solutions for various corporations. He’s the co-author of Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (New Riders). As well, he moderates the Dreamweaver Talk List, sharing his knowledge, tips/tricks and experiences.