Animation and Effects with Macromedia Flash MX 2004

The book might not be perfect but gives a very clear overview of Flash MX 2004 and its animation techniques. I find it very useful for teaching with, as it supplements my class structure. It doesn't over complicate the description and helps a beginner to understand Flash. It doesn't focus only on one aspect of the program but highlights the major elements. Accompanying Cd-rom ... Includes All Of The Completed Example Files, Starter Files, And Media Files That You Need To Finish The Projects. -- P. [4] Of Cover. Jen Dehaan. Includes Index. System Requirements For Creating The Animations And Effects In The Book Are Given On P. Xiv. System Requirements For Accompanying Cd-rom: Windows Or Mac. What started as a simple animation tool has evolved into a Web development environment. Showing how to create 10 projects based on real-world Web solutions, this work provides grounding in various Flash's effects and animation fundamentals. It accompanies a CD which includes lesson files and sample software. Accompanying CD-ROM ... "includes all of the completed example files, starter files, and media files that you need to finish the projects."--Page 4 of cover