Table of Contents

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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

		Copyright
		Biography
		Acknowledgements
		Introduction
			Prerequisites
			Outline
			The Projects
			Elements and Format
			Macromedia Training from the Source
			What You Will Learn
			Minimum System Requirements
		Chapter 1.  Director MX 2004 Basics
			What's New in 2004
			The Director Metaphor
			Creating Your First Movie
			Introducing the Cast
			Introducing the Score
			Introducing the Stage
			Using the Property Inspector
			Introducing Panel Sets
			Setting Preferences
			Getting Help
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 2.  Building the Interface
			Setting Stage Properties
			Importing Bitmaps
			Placing Sprites
			Adjusting the Tempo
			Understanding Keyframes
			Creating Movie Sections
			Not Using the Tempo Channel
			Creating a Pause with Lingo
			Creating a Simple Button
			Introducing the Paint Window
			Creating Keyframes
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 3.  Getting Interactive
			Using Multiple Casts
			Creating Buttons
			Changing the Cursor
			Creating Custom Cursors
			Introducing Text
			Introducing Sound
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 4.  Using Video
			Understanding Formats
			Insuring Playback Success
			Using QuickTime
			Using DVD Video
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 5.  Introducing Lingo
			Understanding Events
			System Events
			The Director Object Model
			Building a Better Button
			Fading Sprites With Lingo
			Introduction to Publishing
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 6.  Using Flash
			Creating an Input Dialog
			Importing and Testing
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 7.  Implementing a Database
			Calendar Functions
			Database Xtras
			Using Arca
			Using SQL
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 8.  Graphing with Imaging Lingo
			Introducing Imaging Lingo
			Setting Up
			Drawing the Graph
			Creating Text Labels
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 9.  Using MIAWs
			Introducing MIAWs
			Implementing the Graph
			Cleaning Up
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 10.  Packaging for Distribution
			Pre-Publishing Checks
			Understanding Projectors
			Customizing the Projector
			Cross-Platform Projectors
			Making Hybrid CD-ROMs
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 11.  Setting Up the Game
			Getting Started
			Animating the Enemies
			Scrolling the Background
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 12.  Handling the Keyboard
			Introduction to Director Key Handling
			Creating a Key Helper Tool
			Creating a Film Loop
			Controlling the Ship
			Arming the Ship
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 13.  Detecting Collisions
			Introduction to Collision Handling
			Keeping Track of Your Enemies
			Adding Effects
			Adding Status Indicators
			Adding the Final Level
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 14.  Publishing to Shockwave
			Introducing Shockwave
			Creating a Shockwave Movie
			Understanding Publish Settings
			Using Xtras in Shockwave
			Using External Audio
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 15.  Introducing Director 3D
			Understanding the 3D Member
			Creating the Game Board
			Mapping the Cards
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 16.  Controlling the Game
			Picking 3D Models
			Introducing Transforms
			Tracking Flipped Cards
			What You Have Learned
		Chapter 17.  Adding the Finishing Touches
			Pausing the Rotation
			Adding a Timer
			Solving the Game
			Adding an Ending Screen
			Adding a Camera Backdrop
			What You Have Learned
		Appendix A.  DOM Reference
		Appendix B.  Tips and Tricks
			Director Information
			Usability Tips
			Math and Numbers
			Images and Color
			Miscellaneous
		Index