Flash MX bible - Robert Reinhardt

• Master Flash fundamentals and create animations and interfaces for complete Web projects
• Take your projects to the next level with tips and specialized production techniques from over 30 Flash experts
• Harness the power of ActionScript and new MX features to build dynamic Flash applications

"The Flash MX Bible is the only book that offers an indispensable wealth of reference material, as well as rich and in–depth tutorials." —Eric Jordan, President/Chief Creative Officer 2Advanced Studios, www.2advanced.com

If Flash MX can do it, you can do it too...

Whether you’re a Web development newcomer or a Flash 5 veteran, this book shows you step by step how to make the most of Flash MX and take any Web site to the next level. Packed with examples and illustrations including 16 pages in full color as well as expert tutorials from Flash pros, it delivers everything from a "Flash in a Flash" Quick Start to brand–new coverage of embedded video, accessibility options, components, font applications, ColdFusion, and Pocket PC movies. It’s all you need to unleash the power of Flash MX and start creating state–of–the–art animations, interfaces, and dynamic applications.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Flash MX

• Get up to speed fast using the "Flash in a Flash" Quick Start
• Discover secrets for streamlined production of engaging animated graphics and effective interfaces
• Make the most of enhanced Flash MX drawing tools and animation controls
• Build complete Web projects using Flash and dynamically loaded content
• Harness ActionScript, pre–built components, and native JPEG and MP3 loading to create dynamic effects, interactive games, and more
• Integrate Flash content with Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, and other applications

Create art and effects with Flash MX drawing tools

Use ActionScript to load JPEGS into your site at runtime

Bonus CD–ROM

• Additional expert tutorials, chapters on troubleshooting Flash movies, and appendixes of Flash MX compatible formats and actions
• Reusable ActionScript components and complete FLA files from examples described in the book
• Sorenson Squeeze for Flash MX video compressor trial software
• Color Schemer shareware and ColorSafe and Swift 3D demos