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Macromedia Director MX 2004 : Training from the Source

by: Mennenoh, Dave

Macromedia Director MX 2004 : Training from the Source

by: Mennenoh, Dave

ISBN 13:
9780321223654
ISBN 10:
0321223659
Edition: CD
Format: Paperback w/CD
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Macromedia Press

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Summary

Project-based volume offers self-paced training in Macromedia's flagship multimedia authoring environment!

Introduction

Director MX 2004 Basics

(32)

What's New in 2004

The Director Metaphor

Creating Your First Movie

Introducing the Cast

Introducing the Score

Introducing the Stage

Using the Property Inspector

Introducing Panel Sets

Setting Preferences

Getting Help

Building the Interface

(40)

Setting Stage Properties

Importing Bitmaps

Placing Sprites

Adjusting the Tempo

Understanding Keyframes

Creating Movie Sections

Not Using the Tempo Channel

Creating a Pause with Lingo

Creating a Simple Button

Introducing the Paint Window

Creating Keyframes

Getting Interactive

(32)

Using Multiple Casts

Creating Buttons

Changing the Cursor

Creating Custom Cursors

Introducing Text

Introducing Sound

Using Video

105

(34)

Understanding Formats

Insuring Playback Success

Using QuickTime

Using DVD Video

Introducing Lingo

139

(32)

Understanding Events

System Events

The Director Object Model

Building a Better Button

Fading Sprites With Lingo

Introduction to Publishing

Using Flash

171

(22)

Creating an Input Dialog

Importing and Testing

Implementing a Database

193

(36)

Calendar Functions

Database Xtras

Using Arca

Using SQL

Graphing with Imaging Lingo

229

(32)

Introducing Imaging Lingo

Setting Up

Drawing the Graph

Creating Text Labels

Using MIAWs

261

(22)

Introducing MIAWs

Implementing the Graph

Cleaning Up

Packaging for Distribution

283

(24)

Pre-Publishing Checks

Understanding Projectors

Customizing the Projector

Cross-Platform Projectors

Making Hybrid CD-ROMs

Setting Up the Game

307

(20)

Getting Started

Animating the Enemies

Scrolling the Background

Handling the Keyboard

327

(24)

Introduction to Director Key Handling

Creating a Key Helper Tool

Creating a Film Loop

Controlling the Ship

Arming the Ship

Detecting Collisions

351

(34)

Introduction to Collision Handling

Keeping Track of Your Enemies

Adding Effects

Adding Status Indicators

Adding the Final Level

Publishing to Shockwave

385

(20)

Introducing Shockwave

Creating a Shockwave Movie

Understanding Publish Settings

Using Xtras in Shockwave

Using External Audio

Introducing Director 3D

405

(22)

Understanding the 3D Member

Creating the Game Board

Mapping the Cards

Controlling the Game

427

(18)

Picking 3D Models

Introducing Transforms

Tracking Flipped Cards

Adding the Finishing Touches

445

(14)

Pausing the Rotation

Adding a Timer

Solving the Game

Adding an Ending Screen

Adding a Camera Backdrop

APPENDIX A DOM Reference

459

(4)

APPENDIX B Tips and Tricks

463

(8)

Director Information

Usability Tips

Math and Numbers

Images and Color

Miscellaneous

Index

471

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0321223659

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