Flash 3 Web Animation F/x and Design


Book Description

Flash 3 is the up-and-coming design tool for animation and is currently supported by Disney, NBC, Microsoft, IBM, and Netscape. Showing step-by-step how to apply transparency, create morphing effects, add interactivity and sound, and animate graphics for the Web, this title includes a CD-ROM demo of Flash 3 and a collection of clip art.




Flash 4!


Book Description

Macromedia Flash 4 is the first simple-to-use multimedia tool for creating vector-based animations with built-in interactivity. Its three programs in one: a drawing tool, an animation package, and an authoring program. Flash 4 is ideal for artists and designers who want to enliven the Web with animation and sound. You dont have to be a programmer - Flash 4 lets you create lively interactive sites without having to master JavaScript, Java, or HTML. Flash 4 Creative Web Animation introduces you to the art of creating Web animations incorporating resolution-independent graphics, antialiased text, and streaming sound. Follow step-by-step tutorials to master Flash 4, from basic drawing to authoring complex interactions. Learn to: *Create vector illustrations and modify images created in other drawing programs. *Make your Web site come alive with Flash animations, buttons, and actions. *Plan and test your creations. *Optimize Flash movies for faster downloading and smoother playback on the Web.




Flash Web Design


Book Description

Written from a personal, creative, professional perspective, Hillman drills deep into nine high-profile Flash projects that he s created. He explains why and how he designed the project as he did; then he deconstructs and explains step-by-step the major aspects of that project s Flash component. All screenshots have been updated to show how each project is create using Flash 5 The chapter that drills deeply into ActionScript (Chapter 8, MANIFESTIVAL deconstruction, Understanding Flash ActionScripting), has been rewritten from the ground up to show how this is done in Flash 5 s considerably changed ActionScripting environment.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Web Animation


Book Description

This guide aims to give both beginner and enthusiast the tools and techniques to bring their digital designs to life.




Macromedia Flash Animation & Cartooning


Book Description

Master Flash animation and cartooning using this complete hands-on guide. Discover shortcuts for drawing heads and bodies, developing characters, and learn to incorporate movie techniques--all from a real-world animator and video producer. Includes an 8-page color insert which details the stages of the animation process.




Creating HTML5 Animations with Flash and Wallaby


Book Description

Creating standards-compliant animations for the Web just got a lot easier. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to convert Flash animations into HTML5, using Wallaby—the experimental tool from Adobe. Wallaby makes Flash content available for devices that don't support Flash runtimes, including the iPhone and iPad. Developing HTML5 animations is time-consuming with all the coding required. This book shows you how to create compelling content for HTML5 environments with relative ease, whether you know Flash or not. After a quick introduction to simple animation building with Flash, you'll learn how Wallaby helps you convert those animations into HTML5 code. Learn how to create a simple Flash animation, using Flash Professional CS5 Become familiar with the Flash Library, Stage drawing canvas, and animation Timeline Take the right approach to building a complex Flash animation for HTML5 Get performance tips to optimize animations for desktops and mobile devices Use simple JavaScript and CSS code to place the Wallaby animation in a web page Add interactivity to your HTML5 animation with jQuery




Foundation Flash Cartoon Animation


Book Description

One of Flash’s most common uses is still animation for cartoons, games, advertising etc, and this book takes a fresh look at the topic, breaking it down pre-production, production, and post production, and looking at each section in detail. It moves on to cover topics such as storyboarding, character libraries and camera mechanics like no book on Flash has done before. It’s been written by members of the Emmy award winning ANIMAX team, who have created work for clients such as Disney, AOL, Fox, WWE, ESPN, and Sesame workshop.




Flash 8: The Missing Manual


Book Description

Macromedia's Flash 8 is the world's premier program for adding animation to websites. And with the latest version, this popular program becomes more versatile, letting beginning webmasters and expert developers alike create sophisticated web content. But Flash isn't intuitive. And it doesn't come with a manual. Whether you want to learn the basics or unleash the program's true power, Flash 8: The Missing Manual is the ideal instructor. This hands-on guide to today's hottest web design tool is aimed at nondevelopers, and it teaches you how to translate your ideas into great web content. It begins with a solid primer on animation, which helps you get comfortable with the Flash interface. Once you have these basics under your belt, Flash 8: The Missing Manual moves on to advanced animations, including adding special effects and audio, video, and interactivity to your presentations. When you're really feeling steady, the book shows how to use a dollop of ActionScript to customize your content. It then teaches you how to publish your Flash creations for web surfers everywhere to enjoy. Along the way, the book shows you good design principles and helps you avoid elements that can distract or annoy an audience. Author Emily Vander Veer has more than a dozen books to her credit, including titles on web design and scripting--most written for non-technical readers. Her background makes her the perfect author for a straightforward book on a complex subject. She takes Flash 8: The Missing Manual from the basics to the advanced, yet avoids a hasty jump into tough topics that can leave readers confused. Not only will Flash 8: The Missing Manual help you turn a concept into unique, dynamic content, but it will continue to serve as a reference as you develop your website.




Maximum PC


Book Description

Maximum PC is the magazine that every computer fanatic, PC gamer or content creator must read. Each and every issue is packed with punishing product reviews, insightful and innovative how-to stories and the illuminating technical articles that enthusiasts crave.




PC Mag


Book Description

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.