Let's make movies! Interactive movies, totally integrated into your Flash interface! With Macromedia Flash MX you have the power to import digital video and sound, and manipulate them just like any other media object. That's a whole world of design possibilities. This book hopes to take you through all you'll need to know about producing such wonderful sites. The first section will give you a thorough grounding in how best to import your video and sound into Flash and the many different ways that you can manipulate it once it's in there. Then, in the second section, we'll go through a complete real-world case study from pre-production on the video to final output on the web and CD-ROM. Finally, we'll see how you can apply use some advanced ActionScripting with video, and create a fully object-orientated sound and video playing Flash component that you'll be able to use time and time again. The inclusion of video support is the most noticeable and exciting feature in Flash MX - viewers who have the tiny Flash plug-in installed can now see video material that would otherwise necessitate the lengthy downloads and clunky interfaces of other web video plug-ins. This book is the guide you need for this exciting new universe, offering inspiration and technical guidance in equal measures. This book assumes no knowledge beyond an ability to work with Flash MX's interface, and is not intended for those with substantial digital video experience. As such, this book does not assume that the reader has access to expensive video-editing software. All you need for this book is access to Flash MX, and some imagination.

Macromedia Flash MX Video

Computers & Technology

Besley, Kristian

Marks, Todd

Monnone, Brian

Gifford, Hoss

Web Development & Design

Peer Information

Creating web designs and site content in Macromedia Flash MX can be a lot of fun, but there are always tasks that you'll want to do again and again. It's always a bit of a hassle to have to keep recreating and tweaking the same old content or functionality in different projects, so why can't you just reuse what you've created? With components, you can do just that! Flash MX Components enable the creation of self-contained design building blocks that can be simply dragged and dropped into any Flash movie. They are flexible enough to be easily customized to take care of many different tasks. No fuss, no bother―you can repurpose the standard elements of your design, application, or game, and use them over and over again. But wait, it gets better! Components can be used by anyone, not just the person who created them. So in this book, we've done all the hard work for you and collected together the Most Wanted components that will make your life easier. In this book (and on the CD), you'll find a perfect combination of creative and functional components from some of today's leading Flash designers and developers. Just look at the fantastic components yo'llu get: <ul>
<li>Event Calendar </li> <li>Text Editor </li> <li>News Feed </li> <li>Tool Tip </li> <li>Sketch Pad </li> <li>Video Player </li> <li>Image Scroller </li> <li>Pattern Generators </li> <li>Tab Control </li> <li>Sliding Panel </li> <li>Color Picker </li> <li>Game Player Selector </li> <li>Particle Emitter </li> <li>Layout Manager </li> <li>Data Grid </li> <li>Movie Loader </li> <li>Image Modulators </li> <li>XML-to-ActionScript Converter </li> <li>Virtual 3D Trackball </li> <li>Text Animation </li> <li>Dynamic Text Manager </li> </ul>
Each of these components is included on the accompanying CD, ready to be incorporated into your designs, along with plenty of example files giving practical demonstrations of their use. On top of that, each chapter in this book presents a comprehensive designer-oriented guide that will help you to get the most out of using all of the featured components. If youre a Flash designer, of any ability from novice to professional, this book will increase the power of your Flash designs and enhance your project workflow―instantly!

Macromedia Flash MX Components Most Wanted

Young, Steve

Williams, Brandon

Dehaan, Jen

Doull, David

Tarbell, Jared

Prudence, Paul

Elst, Peter

Yard, Todd

Balkan, Aral

Pearce, Mike

Coulson, Todd

Dura, Josh

Spencer, Bill

Steer, Jon

Dean Palmer, James

Tudury, David

Larkin, Jeremy

Nakhuda, Daryn

Montagna, Michael

Computer Science

Apress

* Competitively priced, comprehensively illustrated in full color, with in-depth content featuring the very best techniques for online game design. In keeping with the tradition of the Most Wanted series, plenty of "finished products" are included. Each chapter in this book represents the detailed step-by-step tutorials describing the design and construction of a complete game, ready for the reader to customize or incorporate the principles within their own games.  * First Flash MX 2004 title to focus on Flash game design. And, as Flash is relatively simple to learn, this book provides an ideal entry point for aspiring online games developers.  * All authors are active web community members and renowned web designers/games developers. They will provide personal technical support for the book direct to the reader via the Friends of ED support forums (http://friendsofed.infopop.net/2/OpenTopic?a=cfrm&s=989094322).  * Covers both Flash MX 2004 and Flash MX Professional 2004.

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Games Most Wanted

Ferguson, Brad

Bhangal, Sham

Peters, Keith

Rhodes, Fay

Eden, Earl of Avon Anthony

Games & Strategy Guides

As a competent Flash designer, you’re probably comfortable with all of the basics that Flash has to offer. However, you’ve probably looked at some of the amazing Flash sites on the web and thought, "How’d they do that?" Well, you’ll find out in this book. Flash allows users to create some amazing interactive interfaces to interact with rich Internet applications, e-learning systems, and simple web sites. In this book, two of the most talented Flash designers in the world will show you how to use them effectively to create breathtaking visuals for your Flash web sites. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of Flash's powerful built-in vector-based drawing tools. The authors discuss general background theory, such as site planning, color theory, and information architecture. They reveal techniques using gradients, layers, lighting and shadowing, 3D objects, animation, and photo editing. Techniques are illustrated and the book concludes with a discussion of usability and final tweaks. There is also a tutorial on testing your work, and exporting and finally publishing it.

AdvancED Flash Interface Design (Advanced Design)

Rosso, Guido

Kemper, Michael

friendsofED

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