From Zero to Hero: Flash MX Basic Training Course (Includes Disc)

Author: Song Yibing, Li Zhong, Ma Zhen (Compiler)
Publisher: [Please provide the publisher's name]
Publication Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book introduces the basic operations of the Flash MX software and systematically covers the main functions and usage of Flash MX. Guided by examples, it step-by-step explains how to create basic elements, import media, and establish and use symbols in Flash MX. It also demonstrates how to create basic animations, multi-layer animations, and merge audio, as well as how to test, optimize, and publish animation works. Finally, it analyzes the basic concepts and syntax rules of ActionScript functions and statements and illustrates the application of ActionScript statements in designing complex-effect animations and interactive animations through several typical examples.
Vector animation software, Flash, is widely used in web development, multimedia presentations, and other fields. Compared to previous versions, the newly released Flash MX has significant changes in the user interface, creative tools, and ActionScript statements, with greatly enhanced functionality. This book starts by introducing the basic operations of the Flash MX software and systematically covers the main functions and usage of Flash MX. Guided by examples, it step-by-step explains how to create basic elements, import media, and establish and use symbols in Flash MX. It also demonstrates how to create basic animations, multi-layer animations, and merge audio, as well as how to test, optimize, and publish animation works. Finally, it analyzes the basic concepts and syntax rules of ActionScript functions and statements and illustrates the application of ActionScript statements in designing complex-effect animations and interactive animations through several typical examples.
At the end of each chapter, targeted exercises are provided to reinforce readers' understanding and mastery of the learning content. The book is rich in content, well-illustrated, highly operational, engaging, and highly targeted, making it suitable as a foundational training manual for Flash MX animation creation. It can also serve as self-study material and reference for general users, primary and secondary school teachers, and students in higher vocational and technical colleges.