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Learning ActionScript 3.0 View Larger Image | Rich Shupe, Zevan Rosser
O'Reilly Media, Paperback, Published December 2007, 382 pages, ISBN 059652787X | List Price: $39.99
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In this book, authors Rich Shupe and Zevan Rosser share the knowledge they've
gained from their years as multimedia developers/designers and teachers. Learning
ActionScript 3.0 gives you a solid foundation in the language of Flash
and demonstrates how you can use it for practical, everyday projects.
The authors do more than just give you a collection of sample scripts. Written
for those of you new to ActionScript 3.0, the book describes how ActionScript
and Flash work, giving you a clear look into essential topics such as logic,
event handling, displaying content, migrating legacy projects to ActionScript
3.0, classes, and much more. You will learn important techniques through hands-on
exercises, and then build on those skills as chapters progress. ActionScript
3.0 represents a significant change for many Flash users, and a steeper learning
curve for the uninitiated. This book will help guide you through a variety of
scripting scenarios. Rather than relying heavily on prior knowledge of object-oriented
programming (OOP), topics are explained in focused examples that originate in
the timeline, with optional companion classes for those already comfortable
with their use. As chapters progress, the book introduces more and more OOP
techniques, allowing you to choose which scripting approach you prefer.
Learning ActionScript 3.0 reveals:
- New ways to harness the power and performance of AS3
- Common mistakes that people make with the language
- Essential coverage of text, sound, video, XML, drawing with code, and more
- Migration issues from AS1 and AS2 to AS3
- Simultaneous development of procedural and object-oriented techniques
- Tips that go beyond simple script collections, including how to approach
a project and which resources can help you along the way
The companion web site contains material for all the exercises in the book,
as well as short quizzes to make sure you're up to speed with key concepts.
ActionScript 3.0 is a different animal from previous versions, and Learning
ActionScript 3.0 teaches everything that web designers, GUI-based Flash
developers, and those new to ActionScript need to start using the language.
About the Authors
Rich Shupe has been teaching ActionScript programming to students of all levels
since the language became available. He founded his own training and development
company, FMA, in 1995. A recognized authority on several technologies, including
Flash, Director and QuickTime, Rich is a full-time faculty member at New York's
School of Visual Arts' Computer Art Department.
Zevan Rosser is a freelance designer/programmer/consultant and computer artist.
He teaches ActionScript and Flash animation at New York's School of Visual Arts
and FMA. When he's not working on commercial projects he works on his personal
site, http://www.shapevent.com.
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