Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8 describes how to build Flash JavaScript extensions to enhance the developer's experience while working in the Flash authoring environment. This book explains how each type of extension works and describes the JavaScript application programming interface (API) functions that Flash calls to implement the extension. In Developing Extensions for Macromedia Flash 8, learn how to: - Automate repetitive tasks...

Driven by demand from the entertainment industry for better and more realistic animation, technology continues to evolve and improve. The algorithms and techniques behind this technology are the foundation of this comprehensive book, which is written to teach you the fundamentals of animation programming. In this third edition, the most current techniques are covered along with the theory and high-level computation that have earned the book a reputation...

Whether for big budget films and game productions or lower budget TV and Internet content, creating flexible and believable character rigs is an essential skill required to bring any 3D animation to life. As the leading software used for cutting-edge animation, Maya has an established rigging toolset for creating realistic character controls. Traditionally, however, the process of manually building custom rigs in the software interface has been time-consuming...

This Creative Suite 5.5 update includes coverage of the latest features in Flash Professional CS5.5.

Need answers quickly? Adobe Flash Professional CS5 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Includes Workshops ACE Exam Objectives More than 600 Essential Flash Professional CS5 Tasks Inside the Book " Improve publishing and productivity with the CS5 interface " Browse, organize, and process files using Adobe Bridge...

"This innovative product from Adobe Press combines interactive video and a full-color printed reference to teach the fundamentals of Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5, Adobe's exciting interaction design tool built with designers in mind. Experienced instructors Kevin Ruse and Rufus Deuchler present 6 hours of high quality HD video, complete with lesson files, assessment quizzes and review materials. The video is wrapped in a unique interface that allows the...

"In this Maxon Cinema 4D R15 training course, expert author Chris Martin teaches you the basic tools and techniques needed to create 3D models in this 3D modeling software. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no experience with Maxon Cinema 4D or 3D modeling is required to get the most out of this course. You will start out by touring the interface and learning the project settings for starting a new project. You will then be...

Understand and develop immersive animations along with animated stickers for Telegram using Bodymovin, After Effects and LottieFiles and integrate them in your React Native apps using this color guide to UI animations. Lottie is a small and scalable JSON-based animation file. LottieFiles is the platform where Lottie animations can be uploaded, tested, and shared. By combining the LottieFiles plugin and the LottieFiles platform, you'll be able to create...