Some Flash users like the depth, comfort and security of the linear tutorial approach. Others respond better to a more laid-back model. This book is for you if you're a denizen of the latter group; it's rich in images and examples, and restrained in its use of narrative. It gives you a fast but thorough and structured introduction that'll get you started with Flash MX quickly.This entry-level tutorial uses a visual tutorial model to teach you the core knowledge you need to get started with Flash MX. It's rich in images and examples, and is aimed at the reader who prefers to learn by example and play rather than by following a fixed tutorial route. This book is completely modular, so you can read it in any order you like, and come back to specific modules for reference purposes later. Summary of Contents1.

Introduction 2. Elemental Flash3. Creating Artwork4. Symbols and the Library5. The Timeline and Frames6. Animation in Flash7. Layers and Scenes8. Animated Graphic and Movie Clip Symbols9.

Creating Buttons10.Elemental Actions11.Using Bitmaps in Flash12.Sound in Flash13.Exporting Flash14.The Next Steps.