Macromedia's Flash 8 is the world's premier program for adding animation
to Web sites. And with the latest version, this popular program becomes
more versatile, letting beginning Web masters and expert developers alike
create sophisticated Web content. But Flash isn't intuitive. And it
doesn't come with a manual. Whether you want to learn the basics or
unleash the program's true power, Flash 8: The Missing Manual is the

This hands-on guide to today's hottest web design tool is aimed at
non-developers, and it teaches you how to translate your ideas into great

It begins with a solid primer on animation, which helps you get
comfortable with the Flash interface. Once you have these basics under
your belt, Flash 8: The Missing Manual moves on to advanced animations,
including adding special effects and audio, video, and interactivity to
your presentations. When you're really feeling steady, the book shows how
to use a dollop of ActionScript to customize your content. It then
teaches you how to publish your Flash creations for Web surfers
everywhere to enjoy. Along the way, the book shows you good design
principles and helps you avoid elements that can distract or annoy an

Author Emily Vander Veer has more than a dozen books to her credit,
including titles on Web design and scripting--most written for
non-technical readers. Her background makes her the perfect author for a
straightforward book on a complex subject. She takes Flash 8: The Missing
Manual from the basics to the advanced, yet avoids a hasty jump into

Not only will Flash 8: The Missing Manual help you turn a concept into
unique, dynamic content, but it will continue to serve as a reference as
you develop your web site.

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