Flash deConstruction - The Process, Design, and Actionscript of Juxt Interactive

Flash ActionScript has opened the door for programmers to leverage the power of Flash, while enabling designers to delve into the world of programming without prior experience. Written by award-winning Flash experts from Juxt Interactive, one of the top Flash studios in the world, FLASH deCONSTRUCTION provides readers with an in-depth look into ActionScripting through proper workflow and design methods used in real-world projects. Just follow the visually explained, step-by-step deconstructions of Juxt's most prestigious projects and download the project files from the accompanying web site. In no time you will: Plan and implement successful project workflow and site management; Learn how award-winning designers find inspiration, plan, and design high-profile sites; Apply time-saving ActionScripting tips and tricks to professionalize your web sites; Identify uncharted ActionScripting bugs and implement work-arounds; Learn ActionScript fundamentals such as arrays, variables, movie clips, loops, functions, smart clips, and more; Integrate JavaScript; Understand why and how to integrate XML; Apply advanced ActionScript techniques such as dynamically adjusted sound, embedded videos, and more. FLASH deCONSTRUCTION's accompanying web site, www.juxtinteractive.com/deCONSTRUCTION, offers an engaging web experience through Flash. You will find all the files necessary to complete the project deconstructions throughout this book. In addition, the web site offers hours of streaming audio, interviews, and enlightening conversation with leading designers including Hillman Curtis, Joshua Davis, Brendan Dawes, Fred Sharples, Glenn Thomas, and more.