Using macromedia director MX

The book includes complete coverage of the newest version of Director, from advanced issues such as Lingo scripting and multi-user applications on how to employ the 3D API.

This edition includes more coverage of multi-user applications, using 3D media, efficient sprite editing with the context-sensitive Property Inspector, increased control of cast members through the Cast Manager, vector drawing tools that add illustration capability, and special imaging effects and transition behaviors to add pizzazz and drama to applications.

Author Notes

Gary Rosenzweig is a multimedia software developer, entrepreneur, and writer. His business. CleverMedia, creates games, applications, and utilities using Director

Introduction	p. 1
I
1 Using the Director Interface	p. 7
2 Working with Director Member Types	p. 33
3 Writing Lingo Scripts	p. 77
II Building Director Movies
4 Using Sprites and the Score	p. 117
5 Adding User Interaction	p. 145
6 Controlling Sprites	p. 185
7 Controlling Sound with Lingo	p. 207
8 Controlling Flash Members	p. 223
9 Controlling Digital Video with Lingo	p. 239
10 Creating MIAWs and Controlling the Director Environment	p. 251
III Advanced Programming Concepts
11 Understanding Variables, Operations, and Lists	p. 287
12 Using Object-Oriented Programming and Behaviors	p. 315
13 Using Lingo to Alter Text Members	p. 357
14 Using Lingo to Create Images	p. 379
15 Using Lingo to Draw Vector Shapes	p. 403
IV Creating and Controlling 3D
16 Creating 3D Models	p. 423
17 Controlling 3D Models	p. 473
18 Implementing 3D User Interaction	p. 497
19 Modifying Shaders, Textures, and Lights	p. 517
20 Controlling Camera and Rendering Effects	p. 537
V Extending Director
21 Reading and Writing Data Files	p. 563
22 Programming Network Communication	p. 575
23 Adding Multiuser Communication	p. 585
24 Building Authoring Tools	p. 611
25 Addressing Accessibility Issues	p. 619
26 Using Xtras	p. 631
VI Production Process
27 Error Handling and Debugging	p. 661
28 Creating Applications	p. 679
29 Publishing Shockwave Movies	p. 687
30 Addressing Performance and Cross-Platform Issues	p. 699
VII Appendixes
A What's on the CD-ROM	p. 727
B Glossary	p. 731
C Online Resources	p. 743
D Lingo Index	p. 749
Index	p. 761

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