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Flash MX (Inside Macromedia)


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Design, develop, and deliver rich, interactive Web content within the constraints of current browser and bandwidth technologies! Using a proven-effective learn-by-doing approach, Flash? MX from Delmar Learning?s popular Inside Macromedia Series provides novices with a concise and highly practical introduction to frequently used features and functions of one of today’s hottest authoring tools. In order to guide novices swiftly to proficiency, this how-to and reference manual begins by acquainting readers with the Flash interface, as well as basic text and paint tools. Subsequent chapters allow readers to tackle the ins and outs of working with overlays, libraries, keyframes, tweened and color animations, sounds, masks, motion guides, and more! Ideal for Web developers of all abilities, the final chapters of this book outline proven-effective techniques for preparing and refining Flash movies for the Web. Special icons also appear at strategic points, making it easy for readers to locate the information they need to design their own high-impact, animated Web sites.Getting Started with Flash MX. Working with the Tools Panel. Creating Frame-by-Frame Animations. Application Chapter: Getting Started with the Application Project . Importing Artwork into Flash. Organizing Movies with Layers and Groups. Text and Layout Tools. Symbols, Instances, and Libraries. Application Chapter: Designing the Interface and Reusable Symbols. Shape and Motion Tweens. Application Chapter:Adding Animation. Working with Movie Clips. Adding Interactivity with Actions. Using Button Symbols. Application Chapter: Movie Clip and Button Content. Adding Sound. Application Chapter: Creating Sound Effects. Organizing Movies. Application Chapter: Setting Up Scenes. Publishing Flash Movies. Application Chapter: Building a Preloader. Advanced Actions: Creating Drag-and-Drop Movie Clip Actions. Creating Forms in Flash. Application Chapter: Information Form . Application Chapter: Publishing the Site

Dennis and guest Jennison Asuncion discuss the upcoming CSUN conference, formally titled The 25th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference. Discussion includes helpful hints about the conference, session previews, and special events. The event is March 22-27 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in downtown San Diego, California.

Download Web Axe Episode 79 (CSUN 2010 Preview)

[transcript of podcast 79]

Related Links:

• WebAIM's 2010 CSUN Session Lineup
• Adobe at CSUN 2010
• Twitter list: Speakers at CSUN 2010
• CSUN Tweetup