Object Oriented Macromedia Flash Mx

Object-Oriented Flash MX teaches object-oriented programming skills using Flash MX ActionScript. It assumes no previous programming experience and encourages Flash users that normally avoid ActionScript.

Updated to cover the functionality and ActionScripting changes that have come with the release of Flash MX Professional 2004, this edition brings more clarity to the use of object-oriented programming for developing Flash applications. Topics include object design, basic patterns, using components, and debugging applications, all covered with a backdrop of a sample application.

A grand master of Flash, Penner is known around the world for his technical innovations and organic style. This book provides readers with exclusive insight into the programming and design process of this groundbreaking Flash designer and ActionScript programmer.

This is a reference on ActionScript, Macromedia Flash MX's native programming language. It examines the enhanced UI components, new object-oriented features of ActionScript and more. For those who wish to integrate sophisticated interactive elements into their Flash applications, and take Web application development to the next level.

Certified Macromedia Flash MX Developer Study Guide will help you review everything you need to know to pass the new Certified Flash MX Developer Exam. Designed specifically to simplify exam preparation, this review guide is packed with sample questions and tests to gauge test readiness. This book is not designed as a Flash tutorial, but as a strict study guide for intermediate-to-advanced Flash developers. In order to pass the exam, readers will have to know how to identify requirements, design and code ActionScript, and test, deploy, implement, and troubleshoot Flash MX applications. Each subject is presented in clear and direct language, with useful and well-explained code examples.

Contents of accompanying CD-ROM: Examples and Trial versions of Flash MX 2004, Canvas 9 Professional Ed., Sorenson Squeeze, Swift 3D, Toon Boom Studio.

Thoroughly updated to cover the new version of Macromedia Flash - Flash MX - this second edition builds on the strengths of the original book while incorporating changes from this major revision of the software.

Offering readers a fast, visual way to learn Flash MX, solve problems, and get work done, this guide's step-by-step instructions with accompanying visuals require less time reading and free more time for learning this popular Web authoring software. The new features icon highlights what is new in Flash MX as readers learn to perform everyday tasks.