Macromedia Director MX 2004: Training from the Source

Now that Director supports JavaScript and DVD-Video, it's hard to come up with a reason not to use it for all of your interactive Web content creation needs. Buy this book, and you soon will be! In this volume (which is based on the curriculum employed by Macromedia's authorized trainers), veteran author David Mennenoh uses a series of project-based, hands-on tutorials to introduce you to every aspect of interactive content creation with Director MX 2004. As you work your way through the book's four major projects—a portfolio presentation, a training log (which employs an interactive calendar), a 2D game, and a 3D puzzle game—you'll cover topics ranging from setting up the interface to getting interactive, adding video, using MIAWs, packaging your projects for distribution, creating game assets, producing models, and more. Also covered are all of Director MX 2004's newest features: cross-platform publishing, Flash MX 2004 integration, and more. A companion CD includes the lesson files and media you'll need to complete the book's projects.

David Mennenoh has been working with Macromedia Director since early 1995, when he began production of Cracking the Conspiracy, the point-and-click 3D adventure game he developed with his brother. Now an independent developer, David is also the author of Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio: The Complete Reference.