This inclusive volume offers project-based lessons based on the training curriculum developed for Macromedia's own training centers. Lessons cover the fundamentals of creating interactive multimedia and 3D and include graphics, text, animation, sound, and digital video. Readers will get an introduction to Director 8.50s new Macromedia user interface and finish with the information necessary to create Shockwave content suitable for display on the Web.

Presenting the techniques required to incorporate 3D animation into website design, this text covers a number of relevant topics including interface design for 3D websites, designing and making characters, building virtual environments, and making a 3D game.

This extensive guide covers creating interactive media for the web, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, gaming, corporate presentations, and more. Real-time and projects-based learning, supported with basic referential tools cover Director's functions, programming and interface design principles.

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