Special Edition Using Macromedia Director 8

by Rosenzweig, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780789723345
• ISBN10: 0789723344
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

Special Edition Using Macromedia Director 8 is a comprehensive guide to creating and publishing Director movies. This book provides in-depth explanation of the complex features of Director and Lingo, as well as power tips and techniques to maximize the features and tools. In this book you'll find complete coverage of Director 8, from advanced issues such as Lingo scripting and multi-user applications to the hot new features of the latest release. New feature coverage includes more efficient sprite editing with the context-sensitive Property Inspector, increased control of cast members (sorting by name, date, type, size) 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What's New in Director 8	7	(6)
I Director Basics
Animation with Director	13	(42)
Presentations with Director	55	(24)
II Members in Detail
Bitmap Members	79	(24)
Text and Field Members	103	(14)
Sound Members	117	(10)
Digital Video	127	(8)
Vector Members	135	(14)
Other Member Types	149	(14)
III Authoring in Director
The Director Environment	163	(20)
Properties of Sprites and Frames	183	(16)
Advanced Techniques	199	(18)
IV Using Basic Lingo
Learning Lingo	217	(18)
Essential Lingo Syntax	235	(38)
V Using Behaviors
Creating Behaviors	273	(32)
Graphic Interface Elements	305	(30)
VI Using Lingo to Control Media
Controlling Text	335	(38)
Controlling Sound	373	(10)
Controlling Bitmaps	383	(18)
Controlling Video	401	(10)
Controlling Vector Graphics	411	(20)
VII Using Advanced Lingo
Controlling the Director Environment	431	(20)
Shockwave and Internet Access	451	(16)
Object-Oriented Programming	467	(12)
Movies in a Window and Alternatives	479	(18)
Xtras	497	(18)
Developing for Developers	515	(10)
VIII Using Director to Create Professional Applications
Educational Applications	525	(22)
Business Applications	547	(22)
Graphics Applications	569	(20)
Sound Applications	589	(14)
Shockwave Applets	603	(12)
Games	615	(34)
IX Finishing a Project
Debugging	649	(22)
Performance Issues	671	(18)
Cross-Platform Issues	689	(10)
Delivering the Goods	699	(12)
X Advanced Topics
Creating Java Applets	711	(18)
Creating Multiuser Applications	729	(140)
XI The Lingo Reference Guide
A What's on the CD-ROM	745	(4)
B Director Glossary	749	(14)
C Online Resources	763	(6)
D Tables and Charts	769	(14)
E Lingo by Subject	783	(18)
F Behavior Library Quick Reference	801	(8)
G Keyboard Shortcuts	809	(18)
H Guide to Xtras	827	(42)
I Lingo Reference	869