C
caching, 956
calcThumbW function, 1179
camcorder, miniDV, CDBA91
Camera tab (Flash Player Settings), 783
caption for image, setting, 1197–1198
Captionate utility (Burak), 587
capture device, 426
Carson, David, The End of Print, 230
cartoon animation
anticipation and, 427
backgrounds and scenery
bitmaps, 449
blurring to simulate depth, 452
building layered backgrounds in Photoshop, 450
long pans, 451
Mask layers, 450
multiplane pans, 452
overview of, 447–448
QuickTime limitations, 449–450
runtime bitmap caching feature, 449
blurring to simulate motion, 428
character design strategies, 437–440
CineLook filters for "classic," 453–456
coloring art
gap problems, 436
model sheet, 436
speed coloring, 437
temporary backgrounds, 437
finishing up
final output, 453
overview of, 453
instance swapping, 441
keys and inbetweening, 432
large file size and, 423–424
lip-syncing, 442–447
motion and emotion, expressing, 426–427
Motion Guide feature, 442
overlapping actions, 427–428
overview of, 423, 426
panning, 441
storyboarding scenes and shots, 424–425
tweening and, 440–442
voices, sound effects, and ambient sound, 425–426
walk cycles or loops, 432–435
weight and, 427
case scenario, 42
case statement, 810–811
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) encoding, 604
CCD (charged-coupled device), CDBA91
CD-ROM
applications, 1211
contents of, 1209
customer care, 1212
plug-ins and applications, installing and using, 1210–1211
reviewing example .swf and .fla files, 1210
system requirements
Macintosh, 1210
Windows, 1209–1210
troubleshooting, 1211–1212
Center frame control (Timeline window), 98
center point, adjusting with Gradient Transform tool, 275–276
centering Flash movie in browser, CDBC55
centralized code, 1078–1079
chain function, 1078
channels and sound, CDBA85
character animation. See cartoon animation
Character Embedding dialog box, 243–244, 581, 1033
character scenario, 42
charged-coupled device (CCD), CDBA91
Check Plugin behavior (Dreamweaver), CDBC70–CDBC72
Check Plugin dialog box (Dreamweaver), CDBC72
Check Spelling settings, 237
Check Syntax button (Actions panel), 628, 630, 793
CheckBox component
description of, 1117
parameters of, 1117–1118
skin assets, 1140
uses of, 1118
checking
class type with instanceof operator, 871–872
data type with typeof operator, 870
status of game, 1066–1069
checkLetter() function, 1063
checklists
designer troubleshooting, 1101
general troubleshooting, 1100–1101
checkLoad() function, 976–977
checkStatus() function, 1066–1069
child node, 1012
CineLook 1.5 plug-in (DigiEffects), 453–456
clarifying solution, 790–791
class
BevelFilter, 1189–1191
BitmapData, 1191–1194
BlurFilter, 1191–1194
ColorMatrixFilter, 1194–1196
ColorTransform
description of, 843, 895
multiplier and offset properties, setting, 900–904
object, creating, 897–900
properties of, 896, 900
component, changing style for, 1136
Delegate, 660, 1127–1129
description of, 658
EventDispatcher, 1054
focusManager, 968–969
Gallery
building data properties for, 1176–1179
creating file, 1173–1176
setting up, 1171
starter files, reviewing, 1171–1173
thumbnail holders, creating in, 1179–1184
Mouse, 892–895
Movie Clip object and, 843
MovieClipLoader, 961–963
PrintJob, 921
Rectangle, 1038–1039
Selection, 1042–1044
SharedObject, 1051, 1069–1070
Sound, 843, 904–906, 907
Stage, 725
Tween, 1194–1196
Video, 967, 971
class type, checking with instanceof operator, 871–872
Classes Library, 163
Clear All option (Document window), 91
Clear command
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 197
Clear History command (History panel), 304
clearing keyframe, 104
clearTweens function, 1195
Click Accuracy (Drawing Settings options), 120
click event, 625
client-side scripting with JavaScript, 28
Clip to Artboard Size option (Flash (SWF) Format Options dialog box), CDBC42
Clipboard, importing vector graphic using, 533
CMYK color, CDBC46
code. See also listings
centralized, 1078–1079
clarifying solution, 790–791
defining problem, 790
learning, 790
managing
comments and, 1080, 1100
naming conventions and, 1079–1080
placement of, 1077–1078
Search and Replace and, 1076–1077
strong (or strict) typing, 1080–1081
on objects on Stage, 625
stepping through, 1092–1093
storing in external files, 1096–1099
syntax
parentheses, 631
semicolons and curly braces, 631
white space, 630
translating solution into interactive language, 791–792
code hints, 1071–1074
Code Hints menu, 1072
Code Hints tooltip, 1072
codec
description of, 463
On2 VP6
alpha channels and, 609
description of, 6, 15, 547–548
file size and, 549
Sorenson Squeeze 4 and, 607–609
Sorenson Spark codec
description of, 15, 548
file size and, 549
Speech, 485
Video, 453
ColdFusion MX 7 (Macromedia), 1006
Collapse All Folders command (Layers contextual menu), 107
Collapse Branch command (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
Collapse Folder command (Layers contextual menu), 107
Collapse Others command (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
collision detection
_droptarget property, using, 890
hitTest() method, using, 890–892
types of, 889
color
applying
to bitmap, 523–524
to symbol instance, 180–182
consistency of, and vector export, CDBC46
controlling
Adjust Color filter and, 377–379
Color menu, 379
layering graphics with blend modes, 382–389
overview of, 375–376
effective use of, 206–209
hexadecimal values for, 205
managing in Photoshop, CDBC18
overview of, 203–204
for stroke and fill, 130–132
Web-safe, 204–205
Color depth drop-down menu (Export Image dialog box), CDBC25
Color menu (Property inspector), 181, 376, 379, 900
Color Mixer panel
adjusting color and, 376
Alpha control
fill and stroke transparency, adjusting, 219–220
gradients and, 223–226
bitmap fill option, 226–227
gradient fill
controlling color of, 222–223
working with, 220–222
Overflow style menu, 223, 278
overview of, 217–219
Color panel group, 66, 70
Color Schemer utility, 209
Color setting (filters), 368
Color Swatches panel
Color Mixer panel and, 217
importing custom palettes, 214–217
options menu, 212–213
overview of, 131–132, 210–212
Web-safe color and, 204
coloring art
gap problems, 436
model sheet, 436
speed coloring, 437
temporary backgrounds, 437
ColorMatrixFilter class, 1194–1196
ColorMix utility, 205
ColorSafe plug-in, 205
ColorSync software (Apple), CDBC18
ColorTransform class
description of, 843, 895
multiplier and offset properties, setting, 900–904
object, creating, 897–900
properties of, 896, 900
ColorVision Web site, 204
column, creating, CDBC38–CDBC40
Combine Objects commands, 298
combining
action with event handler, 638–641
filters, 371–373
ComboBox component
description of, 1118
in Flash 8, 1109
in Flash MX, 1110
parameters of, 1118–1119
uses of, 1119
commands
ActionScript, accessing, 793
Add Motion Guide (Layers contextual menu), 106
Bevel (Join menu), 115–116
Break apart, 262, 263, 291, 293–294
Clear
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 197
Clear History (History panel), 304
Collapse All Folders (Layers contextual menu), 107
Collapse Branch (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
Collapse Folder (Layers contextual menu), 107
Collapse Others (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
Color Swatches panel options menu, 212–213
Combine Objects, 298
Component Definition (Library), 168
Convert Lines to Fills (Modify Shape menu), 280–281
Copy
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
Copy All Text to Clipboard (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Create Motion Tween, 343
Cut
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
Delete Folder (Layers contextual menu), 107
Delete Layer (Layers contextual menu), 106
Delete (Library), 168
Deselect All (Edit menu), 158
Distribute to Layers, 262, 263, 419–420
Document window, 89–91
Duplicate
Edit menu, 158
Library, 168
Edit All (Edit menu), 159
Edit in New Window (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Edit in Place
Edit menu, 159, 177
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
Edit (Library), 168
Edit menu, 157–159
Edit Selected (Edit menu), 159
Edit Symbols (Edit menu), 158
Edit with (Library), 168
Expand All Folders (Layers contextual menu), 107
Expand Branch (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
Expand Fill (Modify Shape menu), 281–282
Expand Folder
Layers contextual menu, 107
Library, 169
Export Movie (File menu), 711
Export Script, 1098
Find and Replace (Edit menu), 158
Find in Library (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Find Next (Edit menu), 158
Fireworks, creating, CDBC11–CDBC12
Fit in Window (View submenu), 87
Goto (Document window), 89
Goto Location (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Goto Symbol Definition (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Grid (Document window), 90
Group…with (contextual menu), 72
Guide (Layers contextual menu), 106
Guides (Document window), 91
Hide Edges (Document window), 91
Hide Others (Layers contextual menu), 106
Import Script, 1098
#include, 796, 1097
Insert Folder (Layers contextual menu), 107
Insert Layer (Layers contextual menu), 106
Join menu, 115–116
Keep Use Counts Updated (Library), 169
Library panel options pop-up menu, 167–169
Linkage (Library), 168
List Objects (Output panel), 1084–1085
List Variables
Debug menu, 1000
Output panel, 1084–1085
Lock Others, 106, 356
Magnification
Document window, 89
View menu, 707
Mask (Layers contextual menu), 107
Miter (Join menu), 115–116
ModifyðCombine Objects menu commands, 298
Move to New Folder (Library), 168
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196–197
New Folder (Library), 167
New Font (Library), 168
New Symbol (Library), 167
New Video (Library), 168
Optimize (Modify menu), 529, 541–542
Paste in Center (Edit menu), 158
Paste in Place (Edit menu), 158
Paste (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Paste Special (Edit menu), 158
Play (Library), 169
Preview Mode (Document window), 90
Print (Movie Explorer Options menu), 197
Properties
Layers contextual menu, 107
Library, 168
Redo, 157
Rename
Library, 168
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
Repeat, 157
Round (Join menu), 115–116
Rulers (Document window), 90
Save As (History panel), 304–305
Save for Web (Illustrator), CDBC43–CDBC44
Select All (Edit menu), 158, 332
Select Symbol Instances (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Select Unused Items (Library), 168
Shared Library Properties (Library), 169
Show All
Layers contextual menu, 106
View submenu, 87
Show All Scenes (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Show Frame (View submenu), 87
Show Masking (Layers contextual menu), 107
Show Movie Elements (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Show Shape Hints (Document window), 91
Show Symbol Definitions (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Show Tab Order (Document window), 91
Snapping (Document window), 91
Soften Fill Edges (Modify Shape menu), 282–284
Text menu, 241–242
Timeline (Edit menu), 158
Trace bitmap, 295–297, 528–529
transform
Free Transform tool, 286–289
Modify Transform menu, 286
overview of, 284–285
Transform panel, 285
Undo
Document-level versus Object-level, 303
Edit menu, 157
Update (Library), 169
Update Use Counts Now (Library), 169
Zoom In and Zoom Out
Document window, 89
View menu, 707
comment, description of, 101
comment form, creating, 1006–1011
commenting code, 1080, 1100
committing file to testing server, 54–55
Common Libraries, working with, 163–164
communicating between multiple movies on different levels, 955
community help, 1102
comparing anti-aliasing effects, 1037
competition, analyzing, 42
compiled clip, 1109–1110
compiled component, 174
component. See also FLVPlayback component; Gallery component; User Interface components
adding to Stage, 1110
BlurFader, 692–694
Button, 1109, 1116–1117
CheckBox, 1117–1118, 1140
ComboBox, 1109, 1110, 1118–1119
compiled, 1109–1110
custom, creating, 1141–1142
custom UI for FLVPlayback, 571–574
DataGrid, creating list with, 1159–1162
definition, adding, 1202–1204
description of, 174, 1107
embedded fonts and, 1137–1138
exchanging and acquiring, 1142
finding
Actions panel, 1115
Component Inspector panel, 1113–1114
Components panel and, 1111, 1112
Library panel, 1115
Property inspector and, 1111–1112
Flash MX, 1108
installing, 1142
List, 1109, 1119–1120
listener event model for, 1125–1127
Loader, 983–987
modifying, 1115, 1134–1137
PlayPauseButton, 572
preloading Flash movie with, 939–946
ProgressBar, 939, 987–990
RadioButton, 1120–1121
removing from movie, 1115
replacing skin of, 1138–1141
ScrollPane, 1121–1122
SeekBar, 573
TextArea, 689–692, 696, 1122–1123
UIScrollBar, 1123–1125
uses of, 1108–1109
using in movie, 1129–1134
V1and V2, 1108
Component Definition command (Library), 168
Component Definition dialog box, 1114, 1202–1204
Component Inspector panel
Bindings tab, 1145–1146, 1149, 1153
description of, 1113–1114
Schema tab, 1145–1146, 1148, 1152
Components panel
description of, 569–570
Flash Basic 8 compared to Flash Pro 8, 1112
opening, 1110
using, 1111
composition, 39
compound blend, creating and applying, 386–387
compound shape, working with, 299–300
Compress File option (Flash (SWF) Format Options dialog box), CDBC42
Compress Movie option (Publish Settings dialog box), 11, 716
compression
arithmetic entropy, 549
balance with, CDBC16
bitmap
8-bit lossless source files and, 526–527
overview of, 525
source files with lossy compression, 527
24-bit or 32-bit lossless source files and, 525–526
of bitmap, GIF versus JPEG, CDBC2
of new .flv file with Video Import wizard, 565–568
of sound file, 463
of video
with codecs, 607–609
with Flash Basic 8, 549–560
with Flash Pro 8, 561–568
options for, 547–549
compression artifact, CDBA97
Compression type drop-down menu (Bitmap Properties dialog box), 518
conditional expression, 799, 808–810
Connect Lines (Drawing Settings options), 120
Connection parameters (Site Definition dialog box), 52
connection speed, 599, 600
Conner, Bruce (artist), 312–313
consistency, cross-browser, 522
Constant Bit Rate (CBR) encoding, 604
constructor, function as, 883–886
container symbol
Button, 174
Graphic, 173
Movie Clip, 173
overview of, 172–173
content, structuring, 42
content types
container symbol, 172–174
Drawing Object, 171–172
group, 172
imported media element, 174, 176
raw data, 171
contentPath parameter (FLVPlayback component), 569
contextual menu
Debugger version, 742
description of, 71
Layers, 106–107
Movie Explorer, 197–198
continue action, 815
contrast, 207–208
Contrast setting (Adjust Color filter), 378
Control menu, testing Flash movie and, 710
Control Shockwave or Flash behavior (Dreamweaver), CDBC72–CDBC75
Control Shockwave or Flash dialog box (Dreamweaver), CDBC73
ControlðDebug Movie, 1085
Controller (toolbar)
docking, 68
Timeline and, 94–95
controlling
anti-aliasing features, 1034–1037
scope with listeners, 1127–1129
volume using graphic elements on screen, 914–920
ControlðPlay, 703–704
ControlðTest Movie, 704–705
ControlðTest Scene, 704–705
controlTweens function, 1195
Convert Lines to Fills command (Modify Shape menu), 280–281
Convert to Symbol dialog box
loading external file, 953
naming symbol in, 1038
preloading flash movie, 934, 935
runtime-sharing information in, 992
text button for menu, creating, 685
converting
bitmap to vector graphic, 527–530
corner point to curve point, 147
Flash document file to Flash movie file, 712
function definition to class definition, 885–886
raw graphic
into Drawing Object, 171
into Graphic symbol, 183–184
text
into outlines, 541, CDBC31
into vector shapes, 263–264
Copy All Text to Clipboard command (Movie Explorer Options menu), 196
Copy and Apply transformation option (Transform panel), 157
Copy command
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
Copy to Grid Timeline effect, 390, 391
copying
asset
from Library, 165
Resolve Library Conflict alert box and, 170
bitmap, 517
frames, 102, 672
scene, 89
copyrighted material, 40
corner radius of rectangle shape, adjusting, 115
Corsaro, Sandro (animator), 1213–1214
Crawford, Ted, AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design, 40
Create Motion Tween command, 343
Create New Profile dialog box, 750
Create New Symbol dialog box
component, constructing, 1174–1175
linkedAssets symbol and, 943
moving tweens onto symbol timelines, 354
9-slice scaling, 191
paneHolder clip settings, 1182
createDisplayedWord() function, 1062
createEmptyMovieClip() method, 952
createLib() function, 908–909
createMenu() function, 881–882
Crop and Trim tab
Encoding screen, 556
Flash Video Encoding Settings dialog box, 614
cropping video clip, 556
cue point
external, benefits of, 586
.flv file, creating with embedded, 575–584
generating ActionScript cue points with XML, 584–591
making list of, 1156–1159
overview of, 574
XML schema for, 586–587
cuePoints parameter (FLVPlayback component), 569
curly braces ({}), 631
Current frame display (Timeline window), 98
Current rate display (Timeline window), 98
Curve Quality option (Flash (SWF) Format Options dialog box), CDBC42
curved path, CDBC36–CDBC37
curved-line segment, drawing, 129–130
curves, optimizing, 541–542
Custom Anti-Aliasing dialog box, 246
custom (Gallery) component. See also Gallery class
completed project, 1165–1166
displaying full-size JPEG image, 1184–1189
enhancing thumbnail and image states
framing selected thumbnail, 1189–1191
loading transition, creating, 1191–1194
right-click download menu item, building, 1200–1202
setting image caption, 1197–1198
thumbnail button handlers, completing, 1198–1200
transitioning thumbnail states, 1194–1196
feature set, describing, 1166–1167
finalizing, 1202–1204
loading thumbnails into ScrollPane, 1176–1184
server-side scripting requirements, determining, 1167–1170
uploading scripts and images to Web server, 1176
Custom Easing
adjusting tweens with, 346–349
controlling filter interpolation using, 375
multiple curves, using, 349–351
custom export setting, creating, CDBC12
custom mixing Web-safe color, 205–206
custom Timeline Effects, using, 396–400
custom tool, using, 81–83
custom UI components for FLVPlayback, 571–574
customer care, 1212
Customize Tools Panel dialog box, 79–80
customizing
Actions panel
code hints, 1071–1074
overview of, 1071
syntax coloring, 1074–1076
Tools panel, 79–80
Cut command
Edit menu, 158
Movie Explorer Options menu, 196
cutting frame, 104
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