ActionScript

Flash CS6: The Missing Manual

2012-06-19T13:24:21-08:10

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 CS6: The Missing Manual, you’ll move from the basics to power-user tools with ease.

Introducing HTML5 Game Development

2012-02-15T23:27:23-08:11

Making video games is hard work that requires technical skills, a lot of planning, and—most critically—a commitment to completing the project. With this hands-on guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a real 2D game from start to finish. In the process, you’ll use Impact, the JavaScript game framework that works with HTML5’s Canvas element.

Introducing Starling

2012-01-12T14:06:18-08:12

Starling is an ActionScript 3 2D framework developed on top of the Stage3D APIs (available on desktop in Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR 3). Starling is mainly designed for game development, but could be used for many other use cases. Starling makes it possible to write fast GPU accelerated applications without having to touch the low-level Stage3D APIs.

Most Flash developers want to be able to leverage GPU acceleration (through Stage3D) without the need to write such higher-level frameworks and dig into the low-level Stage3D APIs. Starling is completely designed after the Flash Player APIs and abstracts the complexity of Stage3D (Molehill) and allows easy and intuitive programming for everyone.

Obviously Starling is for ActionScript 3 developers, especially those involved in 2D game development; of course you will need to have a basic understanding of ActionScript 3. By its design (lightweight, flexible and simple), Starling can be used also be used for other use cases like UI programming. That said, everything is designed to be as intuitive as possible, so any Java™ or .Net™ developer will get the hang of it quickly as well.

What's New in Flash Player 11

2011-12-06T18:54:39-08:13

This book will present you with a full rundown of all the new features in the upcoming Flash Player 11 runtime. Along with each feature, if applicable, will be a demonstration of how to employ the new feature. There's also be a short introduction to Flash Player and a chapter dedicated to providing you with additional resources.

Automating ActionScript Projects with Eclipse and Ant

2011-10-12T16:55:23-08:14

Automating repetitive programming tasks is easier than many Flash/AS3 developers think. With the Ant build tool, the Eclipse IDE, and this concise guide, you can set up your own "ultimate development machine" to code, compile, debug, and deploy projects faster. You’ll also get started with versioning systems, such as Subversion and Git.

Creating HTML5 Animations with Flash and Wallaby

2011-09-07T12:27:31-08:15

Creating standards-compliant animations for the Web just got a lot easier. With this concise guide, you’ll learn how to convert Flash animations into HTML5, using Wallaby—the experimental tool from Adobe. Wallaby makes Flash content available for devices that don’t support Flash runtimes, including the iPhone and iPad. This book shows you how to create compelling content for HTML5 environments with relative ease—whether you know Flash or not.

Dreamweaver CS5.5: The Missing Manual

2011-06-25T11:21:38-08:16

Adobe's website-development program lets you revamp an existing site, or design, build, and manage a new one without writing a single line of code. But learning Dreamweaver is tricky. This step-by-step guide helps you master this versatile program with jargon-free language, hands-on tutorials, and savvy advice from a Dreamweaver pro.

Creating a Website: The Missing Manual

2011-05-03T06:27:02-08:17

Think you need an army of skilled programmers to build a web site? Think again. With nothing more than an ordinary PC, some raw ambition, and this book, you'll learn how to create and maintain a professional-looking and visitor-friendly site that features components such as audio, video, and e-commerce capability. This Missing Manual gives you all the tools, techniques, and expert advice you need.

Event-Driven Applications with Flex 4

2011-02-03T10:23:30-08:18

Adobe Flex is a strong tool for creating data centric Rich Internet Applications. With the advent of Flex 4, it has become easier to customize the design of your Flex application and control the user experience. The Flex team also focused on reducing development time and taking advantage of the latest features in Flash Player 10. Why is there a need for this video? - Although Flex is powerful, there is a barrier to entry as it there isn’t another development environment just like it. - Given the freedom allowed in Flex it is easy to pick up bad inefficient practices. - Flex 4 is a major shift from previous versions making it hard to know which practices still work. Audience: • ActionScript Developers looking to expand their knowledge to Flex • Flex 3 developers looking to make the jump to Flex 4

Building Flex Applications with Spark Components

2011-02-03T22:53:53-08:19

Integrating Services with Flex 4 Apps

2011-02-03T22:53:53-08:20

Skinning Spark Components in Flex Applications

2011-02-03T22:53:53-08:21

Getting Started with Flex 4

2010-09-22T17:21:00-08:22

Discover what's possible with the latest version of Flash Builder and Flex. This hands-on guide helps you dive into the Adobe Flash Platform: through a series of quick step-by-step tutorials, you'll learn the process of building, debugging, and deploying a complete Rich Internet Application with Flex 4. Each tutorial includes complete code samples and pre-built Flex components. Follow the tutorials in sequence or simply jump to the areas that interest you. Ideal for experienced developers with or without a background in Flex.

Flash CS5: The Missing Manual

2010-05-25T15:51:56-08:23

Unlock the power of Adobe Flash and bring stunning animations to life onscreen. Flash CS5: The Missing Manual includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools and capabilities, new illustrations, and lots of details on working with video. Beginners will learn to use the software in no time, and experienced Flash designers will improve their skills.

Enterprise Development with Flex

2010-03-23T13:20:08-08:24

If you want to use Adobe Flex to build production-quality Rich Internet Applications for the enterprise, this groundbreaking book shows you exactly what's required. You'll learn efficient techniques and best practices, and compare several frameworks and tools available for RIA development -- well beyond anything you'll find in Flex tutorials and product documentation. Through many practical examples, the authors impart their considerable experience to help you overcome challenges during your project's life cycle.

jQuery: Novice to Ninja

2010-02-22T13:21:32-08:25

jQuery: Novice to Ninja is a compilation of best-practice jQuery solutions to meet the most challenging JavaScript problems. In this question-and-answer book on jQuery, you'll find a cookbook of ready-to-go solutions to help breathe life into your web page. All code used to create each solution is available for download and guaranteed to be simple, efficient and cross-browser compatible.

Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual

2009-05-22T23:50:59-08:26

Want to create 3-D models using Google SketchUp? This Missing Manual is the ideal place to start. Filled with step-by-step tutorials that will have you creating detailed 3-D objects quickly, Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual offers crystal-clear instructions for using every feature. You'll learn to use the basic tools, build and animate models, and place objects in Google Earth, with lots of real-world examples to show you how it's done.

Learning Flash CS4 Professional

2009-04-29T23:47:28-08:27

Getting Up to Speed with Flash

Colin Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0 Weekend Course 1

2009-04-15T10:47:34-08:28

Pack your bags for the Lost ActionScript Weekend. In Course 1 of this unique two-part DVD training series, you'll learn how to program in ActionScript 3.0, starting with the basics and moving into intermediate programming techniques. World-renowned ActionScript guru and educator Colin Moock presents this intimate learning experience, based on his bestselling O'Reilly book, Essential ActionScript 3.0, and his successful "ActionScript 3.0 From the Ground Up Tour."

Search Engine Optimization for Flash

2009-03-17T09:48:06-08:29

Search Engine Optimization for Flash dispels the myth that Flash-based websites won't show up in a web search by demonstrating exactly what you can do to make your site fully searchable -- no matter how much Flash it contains. You'll learn best practices for using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, as well as SWFObject, for building sites with Flash that will stand tall in search rankings.

Colin Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0 Weekend Course 1

2009-03-16T10:47:22-08:30

Colin Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0 Weekend Course 2

2009-03-16T10:47:22-08:31

Pack your bags for the Lost ActionScript Weekend. In Course 2 of this unique two-part DVD training series, you'll learn intermediate to advanced ActionScript 3.0 programming concepts. World-renowned ActionScript guru and educator Colin Moock presents this intimate learning experience, based on his bestselling O'Reilly book, Essential ActionScript 3.0, and his successful "ActionScript 3.0 From the Ground Up Tour."

Flash CS4: The Missing Manual

2008-11-25T16:17:42-08:32

Unlock the power of Flash and bring gorgeous animations to life onscreen. Flash CS4: The Missing Manual includes a complete primer on animation, a guided tour of the program's tools and capabilities, lots of new illustrations, and more details on working with video. Beginners will learn to use the software in no time, and experienced Flash designers will improve their skills.

Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual

2008-11-25T16:17:42-08:33

Dreamweaver CS4: The Missing Manual helps you master the latest version of this popular web design program. Perfect for beginners who need step-by-step guidance, and for longtime Dreamweaver designers who need a handy reference, the sixth edition of this bestselling Missing Manual offers jargon-free language and clear descriptions for designing, organizing, building, and deploying websites. It's the ultimate atlas for Dreamweaver CS4.

Adobe AIR 1.5 Cookbook

2008-11-17T11:18:03-08:34

Solutions and Examples for Rich Internet Application Developers

Universal Design for Web Applications

2008-11-14T16:17:42-08:35

Universal Design for Web Applications teaches you how to build websites that are more accessible to people with disabilities and explains why doing so is good business. It takes more work up front, but the potential payoff is huge -- especially when mobile users need to access your sites. You'll discover how to use standards-based web technologies to develop applications for a wide range of users and a variety of devices, including the mobile Web.

The ActionScript 3.0 Quick Reference Guide

2008-10-17T15:47:57-08:36

If you're ready to give your Flash projects a considerable performance boost, learning ActionScript 3.0 is a must. This Quick Answer Guide is designed specifically to help Flash designers and developers make the leap from ActionScript 2.0 to the new object-oriented ActionScript 3.0 quickly and painlessly. You'll learn key differences between the two language versions, allowing you to more easily leverage ActionScript 3.0 using Flash CS4 and other Adobe technologies like Flex and AIR.

Getting Started with Flex 3

2008-06-24T23:47:57-08:37

Discover how easy RIA development can be with this one-of-a-kind handbook from the Adobe Developer Library. Several clear, step-by-step mini-tutorials teach you about web services, event handling, designing user interfaces with reusable components, and more. After finishing this guide, you'll be able to build Flash applications ranging from widgets to full-featured RIAs using the Flex SDK and Flex Builder 3.0 -- whether you come from an open source or Visual Studio-intensive background.

JavaScript: The Good Parts

2008-05-08T14:06:37-08:38

Unearthing the Excellence in JavaScript

Learning Flash Media Server 3

2008-03-31T14:42:55-08:39

If you're interested in recording and streaming media using Flash Media Server 3 (FMS3) and Adobe's Real-Time Messaging Protocol, this 267-page PDF-only book is the perfect primer. web developers familiar with Flash Media Server 2 or Flash Communication Server 1.5 will quickly discover that FMS3 is a different animal. Each chapter in this step-by-step guide focuses on a specific aspect of the server and how to develop FMS3 applications with ActionScript 3.0.