How to Cheat in Flash CS3: The art of design and animation in Adobe Flash CS3

Frustrated by the overwhelming nature of Flash? Want to get up to speed with the program fast so you can concentrate on your animation? Need to solve problems quickly to get work done to time and to budget? Then 'How to Cheat in Flash' is for you! This book is different from the rest because it shows you, step by step, how to work from the problem to the solution when creating Flash animations, from the viewpoint of an animator who has been commissioned to create a job and is working to a deadline. It is task orientated; every example shows real life commercial work. So, it's not so much a case of 'what does this filter/tool/option do?', as 'this is the task I've been set - how do I achieve it?' The solution may involve a variety of tools and techniques; it may take many steps to complete, or only a few. The free CD-Rom includes all the files you need to put your skills into practice as you read, and much more! It's an accessible (conversational in style), practical book and CD package which also provides artistic inspiration, a goldmine of timesaving practical tips, tricks and step-by-step workthroughs. You will wonder how you survived without it. * Successful, bestselling How to Cheat coverage now available for Flash * Learn a myriad of tips and tricks based on real life working methods to help you work faster and more efficiently with Flash * Work from the problem to the solution, gaining the best possible results from Flash If you have ever stared at a blank stage wondering how to make your ideas into reality, this is how its done. I consider each example a best practice of how to use Flash CS Professional.Justin Everett-Church, Sr. Product Manager Flash Player, Adobe SystemsChris Georgenes' gorgeously designed book contains many short, practical tutorials that both Flash animators and web designers will want to thumb through to learn the tricks of the trade, so they can really impress their clients.Stefan Gruenwedel, Sr. Editor, Developer Center, Adobe SystemsThis is a not-to-be-missed chance to get secrets from one of the foremost authorities on Flash animation. His techniques for animating characters are essential for anyone dreaming of creating a cartoon or animated feature.Craig Goodman, Executive Editor, Developer Center, Adobe SystemsThis is a must-have Flash book. Whether you consider yourself more a Flash designer or developer, you'll want to run home and try out the concepts and techniques in this beautifully presented book.Tim Statler, Flash developer, Adobe SystemsA valuable resource loaded with helpful tips and hints for Flash users at all skill levels. It is filled with practical how-to examples for artists and animators, presented in a clear step-by-step manner with illustrations documenting each step along the way.Jim Ver Hague, Professor Emeritus, Computer Graphics Design, Rochester Institute of Technology" Design styles Transformation and distortion Masking Motion tips and tricks Character animation Flash to video Animation examples Working with sound Working with video Interactivity Going mobile Extending Flash Time-saving tips.