Flash Professional CS5 & Flash Catalyst CS5 For Dummies
Unleash your creative side as you discover how to build animations, interactive graphics, and moreAre you ready to make the most of Flash to create stunning animated Web sites? With this book by your side, you'll find everything you need to get started using Flash Professional CS5 and Flash Catalyst CS5 right away. From playing around with graphics and designing your first animation to adding sound and interactivity to your site, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish with these two tools!Say it in pictures — get to know the tools for creating eye-popping graphics with Flash ProfessionalMove and groove — animate your graphic's position, shape, color, transparency, and moreMake your Web site stand out — find out how to use ActionScript® to create a totally interactive experienceWork smarter — use symbols, tweening, and inverse kinematics to simplify your workBuild Web sites fast — learn to import Adobe Photoshop® or Adobe Illustrator® designs into Flash Catalyst and add interactivityOpen the book and find:Tips for using Flash Professional's unique graphics toolsFlash Catalyst's tools for turning artwork into an interactive siteHow to organize complex animationsTechniques for adding sound and videoWays to harness the full power of symbolsSecrets for animating graphicsBest practices for cool interactive Web sitesMethods for publishing Flash moviesLearn to:Turn static graphics into awesome animationsCreate interactive Web sites that engage your visitorsUse Flash Catalyst to convert designs into interactive interfacesIN FULL COLOR!