Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book

This project-based guide from Adobe will teach readers all they need to know to create engaging interactive content with Flash CS3. Using step-by-step instructions with projects that build on the knowledge learned in each lesson, readers will learn the key elements of the Flash interface, including panels, timelines, and frames. From there, readers will learn how to work with vector and bitmap graphics; create and edit symbols; modify text and add interactivity with ActionScript 3.0; and incorporate animation, music, and sound to their projects. They'll also learn how to prepare and export their finished projects for Web and broadcast. Of course, readers will also learn how to take advantage of the new features of Flash CS3--the streamlined user interface, native support for Photoshop and Illustrator files, revamped drawing tools, new video encoding features, code editing enhancements, and much more. The companion CD provides users with all the sample files they need to complete all of the projects.

Educational instructor notes—created to help teachers plan, organize, and time their lessons—are available for this book (and for other Classroom in a Book titles) at www.peachpit.com/instructorresources.

Customer Reviews:

Careless, sloppy, garbage

By M. Maddux "Sin City" - June 9, 2007

There's nothing more frustrating than investing 2 hours to do one lesson in this book only to realize there are missing steps. So you think you must have done something wrong and try again. But no, it's just a terrible book. Several chapters have missing steps which screws up your entire project. Save your money or buy a different Flash CS3 book. ANY OTHER BOOK. What a waste. If there were a zero star rating, I'd rate it at zero.

Wait for the revised version

By MystressM "MystressM" - August 28, 2007

I spent hours struggling with this book because it was an assigned text book at my school.

I am pretty sure that they are missing critical steps in this book.There is no way I can repeat their lessons this many times and still not get the expected result.

This book will probably work if you need a bit of a brush up, but if you are a complete newbie like me - and can't deal with errors and problems wait for the revised version.

As far as I'm concerned the book is very poorly edited and probably hasn't been beta tested on novice users.

I've used the Classroom in a Book series for Photoshop & Illustrator and they were great so I was expecting to be a fan of this one as well.

Better to pass this one up...

By Corkdoggie - September 27, 2007

I have several of the "Classroom in a Book" series, and have always been happy with them. However, this one has been quite a disappointment to me. Especially, since I only bought it because it was required for a class that I'm taking.

Now, after having his students purchase this "pricey" book, our instructor says that he's sorry and wishes he had picked another one. I am sorry he didn't spend more time on his choice before he required us to buy it!

This is the first time that I have ever "reviewed" a book on Amazon, even though I visit this site all the time. I just wanted to give out a little word of warning to folks who are thinking of purchasing it, since I have been so disappointed.

Good luck with your Flash projects, though!

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BookByte	Paperback	$41.24
eCampus	Paperback	~~$13.88~~ discount!