Flash has evolved into the perfect tool to create innovative vector graphics and animation for the Web, due mainly to its simple-to-use features, high-quality output, and relatively low cost. Illustrating With Macromedia Flash(tm) MX 2004 provides users with a complete process for creating vector illustrations in Flash using step-by-step tutorials.
Beginning with a tour of the basics, including learning to use Flash's drawing tools to create impressive effects and professional interfaces, the book then progresses to using Flash to draw in a variety of different stylesญcartoon, anime, and photo-realistic.
The book concludes by teaching users how to create a photorealistic optimized vector graphic in Flash that takes up a very small amount of file space. This is the one guide users need to master Flash illustration techniques.FEATURES Reveals unpublished concepts and techniques showcasing the true potential of vector illustration in Flash Explains how anyone can create professional looking vector graphics, regardless of artistic talent Shows how to draw cartoon, anime, and photorealistic vector illustrations Includes a companion CD-ROM with developer resources and extra bonus tutorials not covered in the book
Chapter 1: Why Illustrate in Macromedia Flash
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 3: Illustration Concepts
Chapter 4: Illustration Styles
Chapter 5: Illustration Approach
Chapter 6: Illustration Techniques
Chapter 7: Design Techniques
Chapter 8: Animation Techniques
Chapter 9: Game Techniques
Chapter 10: Tutorials
Appendix A: Developer resources
Appendix B: About the CD-ROM