Flash MX (Inside Macromedia)

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.