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Shockwave/Flash
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Overview

Lesson 1
Drawing, animating, layering

Lesson 2
Buttons, links, publishing






Intro to Flash 4 Tutorial
Overview

by Michael Kay

Michael Kay [an error occurred while processing this directive]is the author of The Web Wizard's Guide to Flash (for both versions 5 and MX). He takes a bite out of the Big Apple on a daily basis.


So you want to add snappy interactivity and animations to your Web pages, but don't want to create huge "click-here-and-go-get-a-sandwich" files? Flash may be the technology for you.

It doesn't require the scripting savvy of dynamic HTML, and if you've ever used Macromedia's Director, you already have a head start. Even if you haven't, Mike Kay is here to help you catch up.

Mike teaches you how to animate in a Flash by running down what tools you need and then showing you how to use them. He concludes with the scoop on infusing your Flash animations with a touch of interactivity and sound, and he loads your plate with things to learn for the future.

Warning! This tutorial is for Flash 4. If you're using Flash 5, then hop on over to the Flash 5 Tutorial. And if you're old-schooling it with Flash 3, then use the Flash 3 Tutorial.

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