Create, Animate and Incorporate Graphics like
a Pro
"Flash 8: The Missing Manual"--O'Reilly's
Latest Release
Sebastopol, CA--Have you ever visited a web site and been wowed
by the
graphics? Ever wonder how in the world the website's designer
made the
page come alive with animation, color changes and slick logos?
The answer
is simple: When it comes to web site graphics and animation,
Macromedia's
Flash 8 is the world's premier program. 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" (Vander Veer , O'Reilly, $34.99 US) is the ideal
instructor.
This hands-on guide to today's hottest web design tool is aimed
at
non-developers, and it teaches you how to translate your ideas
into great
web content. "Flash 8: The Missing Manual" 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" shows
you how to:
-Incorporate graphics, video clips, and soundtracks
-Create reusable elements and templates to give your animations
a
consistent, sophisticated look
-Customize your content with ActionScript, the Flash language
that gives
you maximum control
-Publish your Flash creations for web surfers everywhere to
enjoy
-Learn good design principles and helps you avoid elements that
can
distract or annoy an audience
Author E.A. 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.
"This is the book that should have come in the Flash box," said
Vander
Veer. "My book explains all the tools and shows you
step-by-step not just
how to create animations from scratch, but why you want to do
each step-in
English, not programmer-ese."
Not only will "Flash 8: The Missing Manual" help you turn a
concept into
unique, dynamic content, but it will continue to serve as a
reference as
you develop your web site.
