Flash 8 Animation Creation and ActionScript Programming

Author: Xu Xukan, Wang Zan, Jin Jun
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Flash is one of the most popular vector animation creation software today. It can be used to create Flash music videos, games, websites, effects, animated titles, and teaching materials, while also effectively showcasing the designer's creativity and inspiration. This book starts with the application of Flash 8 to design simple animations, explaining the basics of using Flash 8, drawing and editing graphic objects, using media files, creating Flash animations, the basics of ActionScript programming development, common ActionScript statements and movie clip properties, using built-in Flash classes, ActionScript script debugging, and comprehensive examples of ActionScript animation production. It fully demonstrates the powerful scripting language capabilities and animation creation techniques of Flash 8, gradually guiding readers into the realm of animation design. The book is rich in content and well-structured, making it suitable as a textbook for animation design and production courses in universities and social training centers, as well as a self-study reference for users learning animation design concepts and Flash 8 programming. Through easy-to-understand examples, the book gradually introduces readers to the realm of animation design, from simple animations to complex script animations. The book is divided into 10 chapters, covering the basics of using Flash 8, drawing and editing graphic objects, using media files, creating Flash animations, the basics of ActionScript programming development, common ActionScript statements and movie clip properties, using built-in Flash classes, ActionScript script debugging, and comprehensive examples of ActionScript animation production. The animation design examples in the book are highly targeted and practical, with complete source programs that not only reflect innovative creative concepts but also showcase the capabilities and techniques of Flash 8's scripting language. The book is rich in content and well-structured. Beginners can easily master simple animation design and production through this book, while intermediate and advanced users can learn deeper animation design concepts and Flash 8 programming techniques from it.