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List of contents
Introduction to Flash 3D.- Light and Shadow.- Scaling for 3D.- Isometric 3D.- Focus and Depth of Field.- Parallax Scrolling.- Text Effects in 3D Space.- Drawing API and Math for 3D.- 3D Slice Engine.- Departure Lounge: Using Flash with specific 3D software.
About the author
After studying theatre in London, then working for several years as an actor in the U.S., Todd Yard was introduced to Flash in 2000 and was quickly taken by how it allowed for both stunning creativity and programmatic logic application a truly left-brain, right brain approach to production and has not looked back. He now freelances as a Flash developer in New York City, creating both silly animations and utilitarian applications. His personal work and experimentation can be found at his website, 27Bobs.com.
Summary
Those who are quite comfortable with Flash MX and know a little ActionScript, will enjoy this book. It provides detailed step-by-step tutorials, and boasts complete technical support from the friends of ED website.
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From the reviews:
"Every desktop designer would love to uncover the secret to easy 3D, and if this book isn't it, it comes pretty close." - Design Graphics
"This book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained. … Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." - gotoAndPlay()
"The book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained and clear. The promise of revealing all the 3D Flash tricks is widely fulfilled and I think every intermediate to advanced Flash developer will enjoy it. Also the many color pictures and diagrams that you will find will greatly help you in better understanding the concepts being explained. … Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." (Lapo, gotoAndPlay, May, 2004)
"Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted is … clear and concise, offering you a simple yet informative introduction to the fundamentals of creating 3D graphics, buttons and so on in Macromedia’s application." (Computer Arts, December, 2003)
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From the reviews:
"Every desktop designer would love to uncover the secret to easy 3D, and if this book isn't it, it comes pretty close." - Design Graphics
"This book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained. ... Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." - gotoAndPlay()
"The book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained and clear. The promise of revealing all the 3D Flash tricks is widely fulfilled and I think every intermediate to advanced Flash developer will enjoy it. Also the many color pictures and diagrams that you will find will greatly help you in better understanding the concepts being explained. ... Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." (Lapo, gotoAndPlay, May, 2004)
"Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted is ... clear and concise, offering you a simple yet informative introduction to the fundamentals of creating 3D graphics, buttons and so on in Macromedia's application." (Computer Arts, December, 2003)
