Provides comprehensive coverage of the new Adobe Flash CS3 software. This text uses the New Perspectives real-life case-based, problem-solving approach to teaching this robust software. Students will learn how to create rich interactive experiences for the Web, from banners and interactive menus to a complete Web site with Flash CS3.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Adobe Flash CS3 Professional. 2. Drawing, Adding Text, and Creating Symbols. 3. Creating Animations. 4. Creating Special Animations. 5. Adding Buttons, Actions, and Sounds. 6. Using Bitmaps and Gradients, and Publishing Flash Files. 7. Creating a Flash Web Site. 8. Adding Interactivity with ActionScript 3.0. 9. Using Video and Flash Components. Appendix: Guide to Adobe Certified Associate Certification: Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash CS3.