Offering breakthrough video capabilities and powerful run-time effects, Macromedia Flash Professional 8 is poised to upend the Web video market, posing a serious challenge to Microsoft, RealNetworks, and Applers"s efforts in the process. Here to make sure yours"re ready for it-and can start taking advantage of its creative tools, authoring power, flexibility, and rich video capabilities immediately-is the official Macromedia training for the program. Through 20-plus hours of project-based instruction, yours"ll learn how to program for the enhanced Flash Player; use ActionScript to create dynamic interactivity; take advantage of new Flash 8 features like the improved script editor (which includes a visual interface), revamped library interface, and new Undo feature; and more. Simple step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and a CD that includes lesson files and a trial version of Flash Professional 8 leave you with a solid understanding of Flash development and the techniques required to tap your creative potential by producing dynamic, interactive content.

Tom Green is a professor of interactive media at Humber College in Canada, the author of Macromedia Captivate for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide (Peachpit Press/Macromedia Press) and the co-author of Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (New Riders).

Jordan L. Chilcott develops eCommerce, Multimedia and Intra/Extranet solutions for various corporations. He's the co-author of Building Dynamic Web Sites with Macromedia Studio MX 2004 (New Riders). As well, he moderates the Dreamweaver Talk List, sharing his knowledge, tips/tricks and experiences.