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Summary: Great first book on Flash
Comment: Let's face it - no single book is going to tell you everything you might ever need to know about Flash but I'd say this is pretty much a perfect first book for anybody trying to get to grips with this software package.
It's written in a very clear, accessible style - not at all the dry-as-dust style that blights so many of these technical books - but it's surprisingly comprehensive.
I only started using Flash within the last month but this book got me off to a flying start.
If you want to get into the inner workings of ActionScript 3.0 then you'll need a separate book for that. For everything else, this is the place to start.
Highly recommended.
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Summary: the missing artist
Comment: there are better products that this one and i am really diassapointed that i spent the money to buy it. the content was written from a point of view like dummies for flash. more dissapointing were the graphics used within the lessons. my third grade son can create better art, and it distracts from the points that are being made to the point that you can't take it seriously. i bought the flash and dreamweaver versions of "missing manuals" and i wish i could get my money back. spend yours somewhere else.
chris davis
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Summary: A Well Put Together Lesson Manual
Comment: Flash is getting more complex with every new version, both for better and worse. The extra capability is amazing, but the learning curve continues to increase. Fortunately with good instruction you can use Flash at various levels, from beginning designer to complex programmer.
This Missing Manual is very well put together with detailed lessons complimented with well put commentary as to the applicability of the principles being taught. Each lesson guides you through creative steps to help cement the features and capabilities. Though not a full color publication, the abundant screen shots and figures are usefully inserted rather than simply as filler.
Though not a reference publication, this missing manual is well organized such that you can jump in on areas that you find interesting or need help with; reading from start to finish is not required. The book is obviously written with the beginner in mind but can be useful for an intermediate like me that hasn't taken the time to learn the differences in the new version.
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Summary: Great easy to follow book
Comment: Flash CS3: The Missing Manual
I just got this book and in less than 24 hours Im using Flash in a beginners level, its easy to follow and the learning curve is really good. I firmly believe that when Im done with this book ill be doing mere complex stuff for animations and web.
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Summary: This book should've come in the box with Flash
Comment: Flash CS3: The Missing Manual by is the perfect title for collections strong in web design and development; particularly those catering to Flash users. It covers the basics of animation, from how to create movement between images using special Flash tools to adding integrative and interactive functions, color and video to liven the results, and creating smooth transitions between Flash works. This book should've come in the box with Flash: since it didn't, it's essential for any Flash programmer and any library catering to them.
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