WRR Review

Just like the other "Classroom In a Book" titles, this was a definate let down! The biggest problem we have with this book is that it's written by the Adobe Creative Team and it's just not that good! It could possibly be that they were trying to get it out as fast as they could, but the book just seems really incomplete and just poorly put together.
There is little explanation as to why you are doing what you're doing. The biggest problem that we found with the book is that many of the tutorials seem to be missing steps or not accurate, which is frustrating when you get to the end and don't have what is shown in the book.
Overall we say that this book just wouldn't be worth the time or money. You're likely to come across simalr tutorials in other books.

Product Details

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.