Flash 3!

This book introduces you to the art of creating Web animations incorporating resolution-independent graphics, anti-aliased text, and streaming sound. Follow step-by-step tutorials to master Flash 3, from basic drawing interface to authoring complex interactions. Learn to:

• Create vector illustrations or modify images created in other drawing programs.
  
• Import and export files from other Macromedia Studio applications.
  
• Make your Web site come alive with Flash animations, buttons, and actions.
  
• Synchronize sounds with your Flash 3 movies.
  
• Optimize Flash movies for faster downloading and smoother playback on the Web.

CD-ROM contains all the practice exercises included in the book; trial versions of Flash, Director, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and SoundEdit 16; and Shockwave Director and Shockwave Flash Installers.

Table of contents :
Introduction ..... vii
Chapter 1: Flash Tour ..... 1
Chapter 2: Importing form and Exporting to Studios ..... 31
Chapter 3: Drawing ..... 51
Chapter 4: Overlays & Symbols ..... 97
Chapter 5: Animation ..... 123
Chapter 6: Layers ..... 153
Chapter 7: Scenes & Actions ..... 169
Chapter 8: Actions ..... 187
Chapter 9: Sound ..... 221
Chapter 10: Delivering Movies ..... 233
Chapter 11: Flash Sites ..... 261
Chapter 12: Flash Examples ..... 267
Appendix A: Configuring a Web Server to Serve Shockwave Flash Movies ..... 279
Appendix B: Transmission Speed ..... 283
Appendix C: (OBJECT)/(EMBED) Tag References ..... 285
Appendix D: Browser Scripting & Shockwave Flash Movies ..... 293
Appendix E: Hiding Broken Plug-in Icons ..... 301
Appendix F: Using Aftershock ..... 307
Appendix G: Keyboard Shortcuts ..... 313
Index ..... 323