Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Demystified (0735713979) - Reviews and Prices

Editorial Review:

Written by a trio of interactive design pros and published by the folks behind the software, this guide is the place to turn when you're ready to move beyond the manual and leverage all of Flash MX 2004's power to solve real-world problems. Through a combination of straightforward explanations and hands-on exercises, you'll learn about such key topics as accessing external data sources, publishing in various formats, and creating elegant and effective ActionScripts. Best of all, the authors share their inside knowledge of Flash MX 2004's newest features: essential ActionScript 2.0 commands and standards, expanded support for rich media, a streamlined user interface, new Timeline Effects and Behaviors, and more. The companion CD includes all of the files you need to complete the book's lessons. So what are you waiting for? Get this book and start getting flashy with your dynamic, interactive Web sites.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Great shot from Macromedia Press!!!:

[**this review was made by Roberto Cunha from AIR User Group**]It's not correct to say that it'is a book for beginners. There are, on the first pages, the traditionals lessons about the menus, the stage, how to work with panels. Basic concepts are boarded with the right details levels for the inexperienced.
However, with more than eight hundred pages, this book reaches the most advanced levels, as manipulate applications with audio and video, 3D animation, object-oriented programming and communication... more info

I wish I could give it 5 stars:

This book is a must-have Flash book. The only thing that was missing, at least for me, is a chapter where the trio of the best Flash developers out there could have included a real application and deconstructed it in front of our eyes. Let's face it, advanced Flashers,though might stumble over some code, can find a way out without much hassle. Those who are somehow new to Flash (beginners and intermediates) need a hands-on practice. I need a real rich application get dismanteled before my eyes. I don't want... more info

Flash goodness is directly proportional to it's heaviness!:

All readers will appreciate this clearly written, very detailed book on the latest version of flash. Great for those wanting to learn more about Flash's programming and backend capabilities. Especially handy were the sections on external data, skinning components and 3D.

Definitely a resource worth having!

Well rounded guide to MX 2004:

If you are new to Flash or you are an intermediate Flash user then this is a great book for you. Rarely do you see a book that manages to touch upon all the aspects of Flash MX 2004 as this book does. The chapters on using the authoring the environment are clear and concise. The chapters on Actionscript give you a good start with practical examples. The specialized chapters on Accessibility, 3D, Math, PocketPC development, etc. don't focus on squeezing in one sample app that may or may not be relevant to... more info

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