Action Script 3.0 In Flash Cs3 Professional Essential Training

by Todd Perkins

To fully take advantage of Flash CS3, it's necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of ActionScript 3.0. From manipulating movie clips and responding to user actions with variables to writing functions and conditional operators, ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS3 Professional Essential Training covers the vital skills necessary to master ActionScript 3.0. Instructor Todd Perkins uses numerous hands-on examples - including two game-building exercises - to explore ActionScript's powerful features. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.Topics Include: Communicating with MovieClips, variables, and people Using and writing functions Responding to events Understanding conditional statements Using text and arrays Creating a memory game Using advanced graphics and animation tools Loading external images and Flash movies Creating a drag-and-drop game Duration: 7.5 hoursOn 1 CD-ROM

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes, especially when I'm brain-dead, It's easier to stare at video tutorials than read programming books. It's a bit like watching TV.

Though I've been fairly impressed with most of Lynda.com's line of tutorials, this one just barely did the job. The subject matter is a little scattered and leaves plenty of gaps for even an introduction. I couldn't determine whom they were targeting: total newbies to Flash, developers "upgrading" to AS3 from AS2, or designers just learning ActionScript. If you fall into the second category, as I did, your time may be better spent elsewhere. On the whole, though, this would probably be great introductory material for someone who falls into one of the other two categories.