Macromedia Director is the most popular tool for creating interactive presentations, CD-ROM titles, software demonstrations, and information or demonstration kiosks, especially if animation is required.

• Covers the latest version of Macromedia Director MX. >• Quickly gets readers up-to-speed on all of the product's new features, including the streamlined Macromedia MX user interface, Mac OS X support, and new workflow efficiencies. >• More than 335 million Web users have already installed Macromedia Shockwave Player--the software used to play Macromedia Director MX projects.

The only comprehensive guide to Director scripting language that teaches Lingo to non-programmers, this book starts with basic information and builds on that information in the lesson format. The CD-ROM features a demo version of Macromedia Director which enables readers to try the program before making a purchase.

The companion CD includes special effects and music files, Director movies, and try-it-yourself software.

• Covers the latest version of Macromedia Director MX. >• Quickly gets readers up-to-speed on all of the product's new features, including the streamlined Macromedia MX user interface, Mac OS X support, and new workflow efficiencies. >• More than 335 million Web users have already installed Macromedia Shockwave Player--the software used to play Macromedia Director MX projects.

Macromedia Director is one of the most popular of the multimedia authoring tools available today. But for developers to make their multimedia truly interactive, they must master Lingo, the programming language of Director. Now, in this clear, examples-filled guide, Michael Callery teaches all the necessary concepts and techniques.