Director 8 and Lingo bible - John R. Nyquist

If Director 8 and Lingo can do it, you can do it too... This comprehensive guide for the latest version of Director will help you hurdle its learning curve. Authors John R. Nyquist and Robert Martin offer step-by-step guidance so you can leverage the power of Director 8 and Lingo, its object-oriented scripting language. From developing imaging effects that play efficiently over the Internet to troubleshooting Lingo, all the tips and techniques you need are right here. Plus, you get 16 pages of color images that showcase inspiring projects created by Director pros. So, if youre looking to create compelling content for Web-based Shockwave or animation projects, youre holding the answer in your hands. Inside, youll find complete coverage of Director 8 and Lingo
* Get up to speed on Directors newest features and improved interface
* Master the fundamentals of Director movies - cast members, sprites, and scores
* Implement shortcuts for title development
* Create powerful interactive presentations
* Incorporate digital audio and video into your projects
* Output your files to Shockwave, Java, and other media
* Create custom sprites, behaviors, and 3-D interfaces using Lingo
* Understand the opportunities and constraints of Web delivery
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