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Overview
With the development of new, sophisticated techniques and tools that make animation a viable option on the Web, incorporating animation into Web pages has become de rigueur for Web designers.. "Effective Web Animation will bring you up-to-date with the latest tools and methods for creating eye-catching animation that won't clog bandwidth space or take forever to download. This book provides an overview of computer animation techniques and in-depth information on producing complex - yet efficient - animation using tools such as GIF, JavaScript and Macromedia Flash. In particular, the text focuses on methods for minimizing file size and techniques for reducing time spent on the tedious process of creating individual frames.. "Unlike other books that approach Web animation as a sideline of Web development, Effective Web Animation is the first to treat the topic at the professional level required by mainstream Web designers.Editorials
Booknews
Provides an overview of computer animation techniques and detailed instructions for creating complex, yet efficient, animation using GIF, JavaScript, and Macromedia Flash. The book focuses on methods for minimizing file size as well as techniques for reducing time spent on the tedious process of creating individual frames. Full-color screen shots illustrate techniques. An accompanying CD-ROM features sample code, demos, and working Photoshop animations which can be plugged into existing Web pages. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 10, 1999
Publisher
Addison Wesley
Pages
309
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780201606003