Introduction


ActionScript is the programming language that enables you to use Macromedia's popular Flash to create highly interactive multimedia-based websites, product demos, teaching materials, and more. If you're familiar with the logic of other programming languages, especially JavaScript or Java, ActionScript will seem quite familiar. After you learn the logic behind how scripting works, as well as the many things it allows you to create and do, chances are you'll wish you had started sooner. Creativity isn't reserved for artists and designers, after all; scripting is another form of creativity and is equally as rewarding. With a thorough knowledge of ActionScript, you can express yourself in many ways you may never have imagined.

This Training from the Source course introduces you to the major elements of ActionScript by guiding you through a wealth of step-by-step projects that thoroughly explain not only what's happening but also why and how. The focus of each project is the teaching of ActionScript; therefore, in nearly all the projects, most graphical elements and other objects not directly related to the lesson are already set up for you. Their purpose in the project, as well as brief descriptions of what they do (if necessary), are always included.

There are two versions of Flash: Flash Basic 8 and Flash Professional 8. Flash Basic 8 has a very limited feature set and is not intended for the development of rich applications. As such, this book uses Flash Professional 8 and all the exciting features that come with it!




Macromedia Flash 8 ActionScript Training from the Source
Macromedia Flash 8 ActionScript: Training from the Source
ISBN: 0321336194
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2007
Pages: 221

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