Flash 8 Basics Training Course Starting from Scratch

Author: Song Yibing, Li Zhong, Ma Zhen (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: This book combines theory and practice to systematically introduce the features and usage of new version Flash 8. Guided by examples, it progressively explains how to create basic animation elements, import materials, and establish and use components in Flash 8. It covers how to create basic animations, multi-layer animations, merge audio, and test, optimize, and publish animation works. The book also analyzes the basic concepts and syntax rules of ActionScript and demonstrates its application in designing complex effects and interactive animations through several typical examples. Each chapter is accompanied by targeted exercises to enhance readers' understanding and mastery of the content. To facilitate learning, the book includes a multimedia teaching CD-ROM that contains all the source files (.fla), animation files (.swf), and materials used in the chapters' examples and exercises. Primarily focused on the basic operations and knowledge of Flash 8, this book is mainly aimed at beginners of Flash 8 as well as those with some foundation in Flash applications who wish to improve their skills. It is suitable for junior creative personnel who need to learn and create web and multimedia animations. Additionally, this book is a comprehensive and highly practical introductory textbook with typical examples, making it particularly suitable as a foundational course for training programs teaching "Flash 8 Animation Production." It can also serve as a self-study or reference book for family users, primary and secondary school teachers, and students of relevant majors in vocational and technical colleges.