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Summary: Excellent coverage
Comment: As with most of Collin Smith's books I find them to be very focused on the subject. The subject matter is presented in a clear and concise manner to where a "newbie" such as I can understand. When I started reading"How to WOW with Flash" I had just completed reading PhotoShop and Dreamweaver Integration" by Collin Smith.
I would recommend any of Mr. Smith's books. Very "cool" reading!
David M. Parson
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Summary: Excellent quick start guide!
Comment: Hands-down one of the best Flash quick start guides available today. It doesn't matter if you are using Flash 8 or CS3, the examples in this book can be used in all versions!
I've been a software developer for years, and I'd been searching for a good quickstart book on flash and found it with "How to Wow". Because I've been programming, I didn't need a book to explain all the ins and outs of programming, I just needed something to give me a solid starting point, and this did it. That's not to say you can't use this book if your a beginner though, each example is covered and you can view the actual files on the accompanying CD.
Final Verdict: Perfect for the person looking for a quickstart with Flash.
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Summary: Great Flash book
Comment: Being a professional Web and multimedia guy I buy a lot of books on Web design and A/V. Among others, I have in my collection pretty much all books on Flash,. I've had this book since last year and just finished reading the rest of the chapters I had not gotten to complete. No matter what your level in Flash is, this is a great book because there's something for everybody in it. My goal from every book I buy is to implement at least one thing that I learn from that book because a lot of times just that one thing is worth more than the price of the book. This book has definitely paid for itself and more.
Just a word of caution if you're buying this book now when even Flash CS3 has been out for a year and there's word about an upgrade. I'd wait for this book's new edition, which I'd buy myself, because the examples and code will be more relevant to the latest version of Flash.
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Summary: great book for a beginner like me
Comment: I am a designer but beginning flash, I took a class and then I bought this book. I have been going through the lessons with the CD. I like the book, it's to the point and easy to follow step by step.
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Summary: How To Wow
Comment: I am not an eloquent writer, but my comment is simple.
I found the quick and easy methods used in this book really consolidated and condensed what I have learned from other flash books. It is a book to keep by your side when you want to remember how to do something quickly. I recommend it to people who have learned a bit about flash and want to apply their knowledge.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could have one of the world’s most accomplished and sought after Flash teachers sitting next to you at your computer as you navigate the infinite possibilities of Macromedia Flash 8?
How to Wow with Flash is the next best thing. Flash powerhouse—Colin Smith—renowned author, Web designer, and trainer, has developed an effective way to help you reach your full creative potential. Just like great cookbooks—the ones with short, clear-cut instructions and mouth-watering photos of the delectable concoctions—this book identifies challenges, provides simple recipes for overcoming them, and plugs in inspirational full-color photos of the glorious results.
Colin guides you step-by-step through real-world projects, with an emphasis on uncompromising quality, last-minute flexibility, and go-home-at-night speed! You’ll learn tips and techniques on everything from common workflow problems and exciting Web animation techniques to custom projects and movies using Flash 8. This is a fast paced book that exposes the secrets to making things move in new ways, add interactivity, sound and video to make audiences go wow!
This book begins with the essentials of workflow and Flash foundations (including Frames, Keyframes, creating shapes, blend modes) and then moves on to motion and effects, sound and video, and widgets and interactivity. Next comes the fun with creative projects such creating sweeping motion using custom easing, generating interactive navigation, creating slide shows, using masks, producing stunning effects with Flash 8’s new filters, adding looping music, and more. The How to Wow! companion CD makes it a snap and is packed with everything you need to work through the projects in the book and start creating your own Web sites and animations that wow!
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