Learn core principles and techniques for using Flash MX through lessons developed at Lynda Weinmans own training center.

Step-by-step projects build successively to give readers real-world Flash experience.

Exercise files on the CD-ROM deliver an interactive atmosphere for watching and learning. Theres no better way for busy professionals to get their feet wet using Flash MX than with a H.O.T. tutorial, Lynda Weinmans well-loved and unique style of instruction. With Flash MX Hands-On-Training, readers learn core Flash principles and techniques in a real-world Web design environment. The step-by-step projects build successively, teaching readers not only the various features of Flash MX, but also how to actually work with the program to achieve results. Each lesson is chock-full of background information, tips, and insight aimed at helping readers understand the process as much as the exercise itself. And the accompanying CD-ROM includes both starter files and finished files for each lesson, as well as QuickTime instructional movies, so that readers can learn better by watching and doing. Flash MX H.O.T. covers all the most important new features of Flash MX, beginning with projects that focus on the MX interface, drawing and color tools, animation basics, tweening, symbols and instances, bitmaps, and more. As the projects progress, readers tackle more complex techniques, such as working with movie clips, text, sound, and video. The latter part of the book addresses publishing and managing Flash content, as well as how to create content by integrating other software into Flash. Web developers looking for an intelligent, approachable guide for learning Flash MX will find lynda.coms Hands-On Training their e-ticket to Flash expertise!