macromedia DIRECTOR MX 2004 training from the source

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macromedia® DIRECTOR MX 2004 training from the source
By Dave Mennenoh
Publisher	: Macromedia
Pub Date	: November 05, 2004
ISBN	: 0-321-22365-9
Pages	: 504

Now that Director supports JavaScript and DVD-Video, it's hard to come up with a reason not to use it for all of your interactive Web content creation needs. Buy this book, and you soon will be! In this volume (which is based on the curriculum employed by Macromedia's authorized trainers), veteran author David Mennenoh uses a series of project-based, hands-on tutorials to introduce you to every aspect of interactive content creation with Director MX 2004. As you work your way through the book's four major projectsa portfolio presentation, a training log (which employs an interactive calendar), a 2D game, and a 3D puzzle gameyou'll cover topics ranging from setting up the interface to getting interactive, adding video, using MIAWs, packaging your projects for distribution, creating game assets, producing models, and more. Also covered are all of Director MX 2004's newest features: cross-platform publishing, Flash MX 2004 integration, and more. A companion CD includes the lesson files and media you'll need to complete the book's projects.