Official SWiSHmax Bible - Softcover

* Developed and comarketed with SWiSHzone.com, this first--ever SWiSHmax book is packed with tips, techniques, and secrets from the world's top SWiSHmax users * SWiSHmax offers an easy, intuitive interface that lets Web designers create cool Flash movies, effects, and even games--without learning Flash or ActionScript * SWiSHmax is the premier product of SWiSHzone.com, which reports 500,000 unique visitors a month, 3 million downloads, and 200,000 registered users * A companion Web site is packed with examples and templates from the book, exclusive SWiSH content, and a tryout version of SWiSHmax

If you can dream it, you can build it with SWiSHmax . . .

SWiSHmax gives you nearly all of the functionality of the higher-priced Macromedia® Flash, and this comprehensive reference contains everything you need to know to create animations and Web sites in the Flash format with SWiSHmax. Even if you are a complete newcomer to SWiSHmax and making Flash movies, the QuickStart in Chapter 1 will get you going right away. And, if you're experienced, you'll find a gold mine of tips, projects, and expert advice from SWiSHmax users worldwide.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of SWiSHmax

• Get the feel of SWiSHmax in a hurry by creating a special QuickStart project
• Customize the SWiSHmax interface to suit the way you work
• Create original material with SWiSHmax drawing tools
• Animate your movie and add special effects, color, and sound
• Learn to work with sprites, instances, and button objects
• Program elements with SWiSHscript to make your movies interactive
• Use SWiSHmax with Dreamweaver®, PowerPoint®, and other programs
• Utilize techniques from the world's top SWiSHmax experts
• Explore various ways to construct menus, build a Web site interface, and create an image gallery