Guido Rosso, Brian Monnone, Michael Kemper. AdvancED Flash Interface Design

Apress, 2006. — 360 p. — ISBN: 1590595556.Flash began primarily as an animation tool for designers. Most marketing people shunned the technology because of low plug-in adoption rates. Clients disapproved because of their narrow perspective on usability. Flash wasn't even an afterthought to most developers. And everyone else considered Flash to be the next-level GIF animation—if they had heard of it at all.Things have certainly changed in the industry and with Flash itself. Designers can achieve advanced motion graphics and interface design treatments akin to what is seen in movies and on television. Flash has a 98% install base. More clients recognize the potential success of doing something innovative and different using Flash. Developers can use Flash to create robust on-demand applications that rival any other application platform. And everyone else utilizes Flash to enjoy everything from websites, chat, music, and video across a wide range of connection speeds and platforms.This book is for design educators, students, and industry professionals who have experience with Flash and want to elevate their work to be more meaningful and memorable.