Flash Cs6: The Missing Manual

by Chris Grover

You can build everything from simple animations to full-fledged iPhone, iPad, and Android apps with Flash CS6, but learning this complex program can be difficult--unless you have this fully updated, bestselling guide. Learn how to create gorgeous Flash effects even if you have no programming experience. With "Flash The Missing Manual," you'll move from the basics to power-user tools with ease.The important stuff you need to Learn animation basics. Turn simple ideas into stunning animations--in the very first chapter. Master Flash's tools. Learn the animation and effects tools with clear explanations and hands-on examples. Use 3D effects. Rotate objects and make them move in three dimensions. Create lifelike motion. Use the IK Bones tool to simulate realistic body movements and other linked motions. Build apps that work anywhere. Create apps just for iOS or Android devices--or one app that works on mobile devices and desktops. Add multimedia. Incorporate your own audio and video files into Flash. Create rich interactive animations. Dive into advanced interactivity with easy-to-learn ActionScript examples.

Genres: Programming, Nonfiction

848 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Harshit Saini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best for begginers

[Ronald Lett · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is exactly what it purports to be, the missing manual for a now rather extensive suite of animation and automation software. Very well written and covers all the basic tools and scripting with well motivated tutorials.