Instant Flash 5

The Ultimate Collection of Ready-to-Use Code and Expert Techniques

Take Flash further with this full disclosure of operational features, application development possibilities, and software functionality. Instant Macromedia Flash 5 offers intermediate to advanced users an overflowing cache of in-depth information — plus 15 ready-to-run solutions, which can be inserted as-is or further customized. Specific projects teach valuable Flash functions and technical intricacies that can be applied in virtually millions of ways. From determining client requirements to designing and executing a fully-operational Web site, this information-packed resource will help you excel at Flash development.

• Master motion and animation development
• Simulate MP3 capabilities and synch sound
• Scale, store, and recycle graphics
• Easily edit text, sound, movies, and animation
• Formulate advanced ActionScript
• Storyboard animation to plan production
• Position and manipulate movie clips
• Work with JavaScript, XML, and other technologies
• Reduce file size with streaming and controlling properties

On the value-packed CD-ROM:

• Ready-to-use Web development solutions
• All source code used throughout the book

• Introduction.

• Chapter 1: Why Use Flash.
• Chapter 2: When to Use Flash.
• Chapter 3: How to Use Flash.
• Chapter 4: Designing in Flash.

• Chapter 5: Real-Time Preloader.
• Chapter 6: Corporate Intro Movie.
• Chapter 7: Working with Properties & Variables.
• Chapter 8: Drop-Down Menu Navigation.
• Chapter 9: Drag and Drop Navigation.
• Chapter 10: Loading External Files.
• Chapter 11: Advanced Scrollbars.
• Chapter 12: Duplicating Movie Clips.
• Chapter 13: Swapt Depths.
• Chapter 14: Flash Javascript Interaction.
• Chapter 15: Printing from Flash.
• Chapter 16: Shared Libraries.
• Chapter 17: Sound Object.
• Chapter 18: Smart Clips.
• Chapter 19: Animating with Actionscripting.
• Chapter 20: Designing a Game in Flash.

• A: List of Web Sites to Learn More About Flahs.
• B: ActionScript Reference Chart.
• C: Pre-Built Math Functions in Flash.