Macromedia Flash Professional 8: Training from the Source (with CD-ROM)

Offering breakthrough video capabilities and powerful run-time effects, Macromedia Flash Professional 8 is poised to upend the Web video market, posing a serious challenge to Microsoft, RealNetworks, and Apple’s efforts in the process. Here to make sure you’re ready for it–and can start taking advantage of its creative tools, authoring power, flexibility, and rich video capabilities immediately–is the official Macromedia training for the program. Through 20-plus hours of project-based instruction, you’ll learn how to program for the enhanced Flash Player; use ActionScript to create dynamic interactivity; take advantage of new Flash 8 features like the improved script editor (which includes a visual interface), revamped library interface, and new Undo feature; and more. Simple step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and a CD that includes lesson files and a trial version of Flash Professional 8 leave you with a solid understanding of Flash development and the techniques required to tap your creative potential by producing dynamic, interactive content.

Tom Green is a professor of interactive media at Humber College in Canada, the author of Macromedia Captivate for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press/Macromedia Press) and the co-author of Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (New Riders).

Jordan L. Chilcott develops eCommerce, Multimedia and Intra/Extranet solutions for various corporations. He's the co-author of Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (New Riders). As well, he moderates the Dreamweaver Talk List, sharing his knowledge, tips/tricks and experiences.