With the release of Macromedia Flash 8, Flash is now the most powerful and widely used client software for the web, and it’s the only one that runs on virtually every browser, on every platform. It also features ActionScript, a scripting language with great object-oriented support. As such, Flash is the ideal platform for producing sophisticated object-oriented web applications. Complex applications demand a solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques, regardless of the language and platform used, and this book will provide all you need.

Object-Oriented ActionScript For Flash 8 teaches the theory and practice of OOP with ActionScript. You do not need any extensive prior programming experience, you just need to want to go beyond the usual Flash interfaces. Authors, and working Flash developers, Peter Elst and Todd Yard take you through the complete development cycle of a series of related applications, using numerous step-by-step instructions. You’ll be able to develop highly reusable applications and services that leverage the dynamic features in Flash.

This book demonstrates professional OOP skills and techniques that are completely transferable to other programming languages and technologies, including Inheritance, Polymorphism, managing classes, component development, consuming web services, and much more. It also includes some cutting edge ActionScript programming techniques, and animation and effects classes.

As any Flash developer worth his or her salt knows, you’re not tapping all of the program’s power unless you’re taking advantage of its scripting language. Not to worry: With Flash 8’s improved scripting language (which includes a visual interface!) and this project-based guide you don’t have to be a master programmer to do so. In these pages authors Jobe Makar and Danny Patterson, use hands-on lessons and simple, step-by-step instructions to translate real-life activities into scripts, in the process demonstrating that scripting is something you already instinctively know how to do. To that end, the authors have provided methodologies and techniques for building nearly 40 real-life Flash 8 ActionScript projects, including sample games, wireless applications, Web sites, and more—all of which will help you work faster and more efficiently. The companion CD contains all of the project files and images you’ll need to complete the book’s lessons.

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.

What began life as a simple Web animation tool has evolved into a powerful platform for Web application development�which means that if you�re serious about developing for the Web, you need to get serious about learning Flash. With its breakthrough motion-graphics capabilities and powerful run-time effects, Flash 8 provides the tools, authoring power, and rich video capabilities you need to provide stunning interactive content. This Macromedia-certified guide provides the key to learning the basics of Flash 8. Through a series of hands-on projects, master trainer James English provides a firm foundation in everything Flash�from graphics, animation, and video to ActionScript fundamentals. Simple step-by-step instructions and tons of screenshots guide you through the process of creating buttons and links, drawing and animating in Flash, formatting text, adding video and sound, loading data, and more�in short, everything you need to develop sophisticated, professional-looking Web sites. A companion CD includes the lesson files needed to complete the book�s projects as well as a trial version of the program itself.

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In Flash Professional 8 Beyond the Basics, Shane Rebenschied will expand your Flash skill set by guiding you through the production of a complete website built with Flash and ActionScript.Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

CD1
01.Introduction
02.What You Should Know
03.Where Do I Start
04.Getting Started
05.Using the LoadVars Cl4ss
06.Using HTML and CSS
07.Using the TextFormat Cl4ss
08.Building a Slideshow
Mac.Exercise
PC.Exercise

CD2
09.Building a Preloader
10.Building a Form
11.Building the Main Menu
12.Getting It Ready For the World
13.Conclusion

If you are looking for a fast, visual way to learn Macromedia Flash 8 and create your interactive website, Macromedia Flash 8 On Demand�is
the book you need. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying 4-color
visuals mean you’ll spend less time reading and more time learning.
You’ll learn how�you can easily integrate and add interactivity with
tools, develop content using pre-built components and effectively
improve authoring capabilities with custom extensions.

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The
new features icon used throughout the book highlights what’s new in
Macromedia Flash 8 and a troubleshooting guide is included to help
solve your most common problems. Also, the companion software shows you
how to perform everyday tasks and helps you gain web authoring
experience. Let Macromedia Flash 8 On Demand�help you master Macromedia Flash 8.

Macromedia Flash is a key technology for
designing and delivering low-bandwidth animations, presentations, and
web sites. More recently it has become development environment,
complete with scripting capabilities and server-side connectivity.
Flash has the ability to easily integrate with, and add interactivity
to, complex media types with powerful and intuitive tools. Developers
can rapidly develop high performance, accessible content using
pre-assembled building blocks and expand their authoring capabilities
with custom extensions from independent developers.

Macromedia Flash MX Unleashed
covers these high-end topics, providing you with a solid and complete
reference for building Flash websites and applications. Fundamentals
are covered quickly in the first part of the book, with the majority of
the content devoted to coverage of ActionScript and how Flash works
with varied middleware. You’ll also learn how to integrate Flash with
several other technologies, including XML and PHP.

Flash Components: The Key to Faster Development and Sophisticated Functionality

You don’t have to be a programmer to achieve amazing effects with the
hundreds of Flash components available from Macromedia and various
third parties. Step by step, The Hidden Power of Flash Components shows
you how–and the enclosed CD provides a library of powerful components
ready for you to practice with, build upon, and use in your own
projects.

For those of you with just a little programming experience, this book
also demonstrates how to build your own components to use and share
with other developers. Whatever your aims, and regardless of your
experience, soon all the power of this incredible Flash feature will be
within your reach. Coverage includes:

* Determining the most effective ways to leverage components

* Avoiding component pitfalls

* Customizing external resources for use with components

* Building your own components

* Building a custom UI, Live Preview, and MXP file for a component

* Customizing component artwork

* Using components to build games

* Understanding the difference between components and SmartClips

* Troubleshooting component construction and application

* Using multiple components to create more complex effects