Microsoft Liquid Motion By Design

Create a better Web experience by creating more appealing and memorable Web pages. Microsoft Liquid Motion is the easiest way to quickly add interactive animations and special effects to Internet sites. They're playable in Java-enabled browsers, viewable without downloading plug-ins, and take advantage of Dynamic HTML and Direct Animation capabilities of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4. The technology integrates well with Microsoft Office and Microsoft FrontPage, and features a similar interface. This product is targeted for the FrontPage user. "Microsoft Liquid Motion by Design" covers Microsoft's hot new Web animation tool with two resources in one: a detailed features guide and a hands-on projects book. The features guide takes the reader step-by-step through using tools, menus, wizards, and other functions, from creating instant animation without programming to adding color, motion and interactivity with just a few mouse clicks. The projects section of the book shows several designs that users can tailor for their own needs, such as adding complex movements and actions. A companion CD includes a trial version of Liquid Motion.

A step-by-step instructional guide designed for the average computer user who is familiar with the basic Windows program and file operations and wants guidance in the use of Liquid Motion, Microsoft's Web animation program. Arrangement is in five tutorial sessions which show the basics of designing and publishing 3-D animations. The included CD-ROM contains shareware and trial versions of numerous related programs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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