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Summary: The best MX book I've used...and I've tried lots.
Review: I started to get interested in Flash, not because of its vector art angle for the web, but for its ability to produce high quality web presentations for any platform: think Java as art. I'm very comfortable with CorelDraw and Illustrator, so picking up the drawing tools of Flash was second nature. However, it's the programming side of Flash that has me beat. I admit it, I'm a visual/word guy, not a logical programming nerd. But, to do Flash right you have to learn the nuts and bolts as well as the Action Scripting (Flash's programming language). I'm hear to say that one Phillip Kerman has done himself proud. He's produced the best Flash MX intro tutorial I've found. I tried lots of books from the library before I actually bought this one, thank goodness. This book will guide you through the introductory steps as well the later Action Scripting with a gentle hand. The only complaint I have is that he doesn't quite explain in sufficient detail why you're performing a certain task. For example, I stumbled over why you had to create a symbol within a symbol to achieve a rotating wheel until I pondered on it for a while. It's not obvious why, but eventually you'll find it is accessible. So, do yourself a favor if you're a Flash wannabe, get this book.
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Summary: Flash MX,, one of the best books of Macromedia...
Review: I was always intrested in animation, I realy wanted to make some but unfortunatly I had no programs to make some. Until I saw a program in shop named 'Flash MX', I bought it (the program isnt very expensive for what its worth). But when I runned Flash on my pc I didnt know how to make an animation with it (I had no expierience with working with programs like Flash).
But I bought the book 'Flash MX', and the next 15 minutes I maked already nice animations.
But Flash got some more then only 'animations' it got also a programming language and these language gives you the whole control over the 'movie'.
you can realy learn Flash MX in minutes with the book from Phillip Kerman (he is the author from this fantastic book).
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Summary: Great book
Review: I've got the book initially to pass the flash exam, and I've made it. Is really well organised and comprehensive
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Summary: Best First book for the would be FLash MX Artist
Review: If you're a novice and trying to decide what would be the best Flash MX book to own, this would be the one. Right off the bat, he has you with your first simple animation. Then, you're hooked! Also makes a fine reference book too!
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Summary: Best First book for the would be FLash MX Artist
Review: If you're a novice and trying to decide what would be the best Flash MX book to own, this would be the one. Right off the bat, he has you with your first simple animation. Then, you're hooked! Also makes a fine reference book too!
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Summary: This is the BEST Flash MX Book! Period!
Review: Mr. Kerman has done a wonderful job with this book. I recently bought the Flash MX software and first tried learning it using Macromedia's dismal user's manual and useless tutorials. After countless wasted hours I decided to look on Amazon for a book that would teach me the fundamentals of Flash MX. I made the mistake of ordering another book first, Bonnie Blake's "How to Do Everything with FLash MX". That book turned out to be the biggest waste of money and time. It was so poorly written, most of the practice samples were filled with stupid errors and impossible to complete. I was so frustrated I didn't even bother returning it, I tore the pages out and used it to start my fireplace during cold nights. I then went to a local book store to checked out the other Flash books on the market and came upon this book. I started reading it in the store and couldn't put it down. So I ran home and ordered a copy from Amazon. I can tell you, this is the only book that you should get to get acclimated with FLash MX. Mr. Kerman is an amazing teacher with tremendous knowledge in this subject matter. The book is fun to read, the examples are easy to follow along and a joy to practice with. This book provides such clarity to a complex software, it is beyond amazing. Trust me, buy this book and you will be up and running with Flash in no time. Take my advice and AVOID THE BONNIE BLAKE BOOK LIKE A PLAGUE!
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Summary: START WITH THIS BOOK!
Review: The best basic Flash book I found! I tried Flash MX Savvy but kept getting annoyed at how author tried to scare you about the complexities of animation and didn't get to animating until Chapter 9! Then I tried Flash MX Training From the Source (I love all other books in the series) but I felt this one was so geared towards developing this one project website that my questions were not being answered and I was still unsure how to start my own projects or get what I wanted from Flash. Finally I found this book! It easily cleared some of the things in Flash that have always confused me! I appreciated the lessons they provided and the entire layout of the book. It slowly builds your knowledge and confidence. I still had trouble with almost every actionscript the book covered but it gave me a solid foundation in Flash. I now know most of the features and how to use them, and have experienced success in adding Flash elements into my existing sites - I still need more training before trying to design an entire site in Flash. Therefore, I just went back to finish the Training From the Source Book. I have looked at every Flash MX book out there and am convinced that if you are just starting out in Flash - this is the best place to start!
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Summary: GREAT
Review: The best book intoducing macromedia mx edition. Flash MX is the best web animation software i use. This book starts from an beginner to an advanced professional animator.
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Summary: very easy to understand, great for beginners to flash
Review: this book has a great balance between being conversational and showing examples, making it easy for a first time Flash user like myself to work through the program. key concepts are repeated frequently as you navigate through the chapters, so each new chapter helps refresh the previous ones. i definitely would recommend it to anyone trying to teach themselves flash.
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Summary: Keeping it simple
Review: This book is great! Steps are laid out in a methodical, simple, straight-forward manner. Easy to follow. You can tell from the start that the lessons are well planned. Each section ends with a summary, and question / answer time.
Do you want to be using Flash right away? Buy the book.
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