Foundation Flash CS4 for Designers
by David Stiller
Highly Recommended!
In this book, youll learn: How to create effective animations using the
new Motion Editor and animation tools How to use the new 3D features
to animate objects in 3D space Best-practice tips and techniques from
some of the top Flash practitioners on the planet How to create
captioned video and full-screen video, and deploy HD video using Flash
Techniques for using the Flash UI components as well as XML documents
to create stunning,interactive presentations If youre a Flash designer
looking for a solid overview of Flash CS4, this book is for you. Through the
use of solid and practical exercises, you will soon master the fundamentals
of this latest edition of the Adobe Flash authoring tool. Using a series of
carefully developed tutorials, you will be led from basic Flash CS4
techniques to the point where you can create animations, MP3 players,
and customized Flash video players in no time. Each chapter focuses on a
major aspect of Flash, and then lets you take the reins in a Your Turn
exercise to create something amazing with what youve learned.

This book focuses on the core skill set you need to feel at home with
Flash CS4, and also introduces you to some of the biggest names in
todays Flash community through interviews and actual How To examples,
so you can learn from the masters. You will start by studying the Flash
CS4 interface, and while youre at it, youll be guided toward mastery of the
fundamentals, such as movieclips, text, and graphics, which will lead you
into some of the more fascinating aspects of Flash, including audio, video,
animation, and 3D transformations.
By the time you finish, you will have created an MP3 player and a Flash
video player, been introduced to the basics of ActionScript 3.0, learned
how to combine Flash with XML, styled Flash text with CSS, created
animated scenes, and worked your way through a host of additional
projects. All of these exercises are designed to give you the knowledge
necessary to master Flash CS4 from the ground up. If youre already a
seasoned Flash designer, this book will get you up to speed with the latest
version in relatively short order.
This book covers all of the new Flash CS4 features, such as the new
animation and 3D tools, the new Adobe Media Encoder, and a pair of the
coolest new additions to the Tools panel: a Spray Brush tool and a Deco
tool.
You can discover more about this book, download source code, and
more at the books companion website: www.foundationflashcs4.com.
Summary of Contents Chapter 1: Learning the Flash CS4
Professional Interface Chapter 2: Creating Artwork in Flash Chapter 3:
Symbols and Libraries Chapter 4: Actionscript Basics Chapter 5: Audio
Chapter 6: Text Chapter 7: Animation Chapter 8:
Animation, Part 2 Chapter 9: Flash Gets a Third Dimension
Chapter 10: Video Chapter 11: Building Interfaces With the UI
Components Chapter 12: CSS Chapter 13: XML (Dynamic Data)
Chapter 14: Building Stuff Chapter 15: Optimizing and Publishing
Flash Movies
Personal Review: Foundation Flash CS4 for Designers by David
Stiller
The books of the series Foundation offer solid concepts for each
application and in this case of Flash. This book cover almost all major
aspects of Flash offer a clear and comprehensive explanation of each
concept through examples that the reader can follow through the files can
be downloaded from the website of the publisher.
The book includes the new characteristics of the version CS4 of Flash
such as the Motion Tween, the 3D, Spray and Deco tools and the Adobe
Media Encoder.

Designers who do not want to bother programming interfaces be grateful
for the chapter destined to the components, however the topics such as
the basics of ActionScript 3, applying styles with CSS, working with video
and dynamic data management through XML will provide an step ahead of
the simple animation in time line.
Although in general the entire book contains important topics, personally
emphasized the last two chapters: "Building Stuff" and "Optimizing and
Publishing Flash Movies". "Building Stuff" focuses on typical real-world
examples such as a preload, a slideshow and an MP3 player using AS3
and XML, the latter is probably the most interesting example that you will
find and you will can make. "Optimizing and Publishing Flash Movies"
focuses on best practices to create and publish Flash movies in various
formats.
Foundation Flash CS4 for Designers is definitely a book that can take
advantage the novice user of Flash and also the experience user that want
to know the news tools in Flash CS4 and more specialized topics such as
CSS and XML.
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Los libros de la serie Foundation ofrecen conceptos o fundamentos sólidos
de cada aplicación y en este caso, de Flash. Este libro cobre casi todos
los aspectos fundamentales de Flash ofreciendo una explicación clara y
extensa de cada concepto por medio de ejemplos que el lector puede
seguir mediante los archivos que puede descargar de la página web de la
editorial.
El libro incluye las nuevas caracteríticas de la versión CS4 de Flash tales
como el Motion Tween, la herramientas de 3D, Spray y Deco y el Adobe
Media Encoder.
Los diseñadores que no quieren molestarse en la programación de
interfaces agradecerán el capítulo destinado a los componentes, sin
embargo los temas como los fundamentos de ActionScript 3, aplicación de
estilos con CSS, trabajo con video y el manejo de datos dinámicos
mediante XML que permitirán dar un paso más adelante de la simple
animación en línea de tiempo.
Aunque en general todo el libro contiene temas importantes,
personalmente resalto los dos últimos capítulos: "Building Stuff" y
"Optimizing and Publishing Flash Movies". "Building Stuff" se enfoca en
ejemplos típicos del mundo real tales como una precarga, un slideshow y
un reproductor MP3 mediante AS3 y XML, éste último es problablemente
el ejemplo más interesante que usted encontrará y que podrá realizar.
"Optimizing and Publishing Flash Movies" se enfoca en las mejores
prácticas para generar películas Flash y publicarlas en diversos formatos.

Foundation Flash CS4 for Designers es en definitiva un libro que podrá
aprovechar el usuario novato de Flash y también el usuario con
experiencia que quiere conocer las novedades de Flash CS4 y temas más
especilizados como CSS y XML.
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Marlon Ceballos
Colombia Adobe User Group Manager
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