Macromedia Director MX 2004 is the proven multimedia tool for building rich content and applications for delivery via CD, DVD, and the Internet. Director MX 2004 offers many powerful new features, including two scripting languages, DVD-Video support, cross-platform publishing, and Flash MX 2004 integration. VTC author, lt;a href='http://www.vtc.com/files/productlist.php?author=Brian%20Maxx' target='_blank'gt;Brian Maxxlt;/agt;, details how users can work effectively and efficiently within Director MX 2004. He demonstrates how users can integrate Director MX 2004 with other image editing applications, such as Flash MX 2004 and Fireworks MX 2004. Project planning, brainstorming, and integration are covered in great detail as he guides users from start to finish on a complete project. Work files are included with this tutorial. To get started today, simply click on one of the Macromedia Director MX 2004 lessons.
IntroductionNew in Director MX 2004 pt. 1New in Director MX 2004 pt. 2About the TrainingThe Sample ProjectsGetting StartedThe InterfaceThe Stage and ScoreMore of the Score WindowThe Property InspectorCasts and the Cast WindowWorking in DirectorImproved MX 2004 WorkflowPlanning Your ProjectsMovie PropertiesDisplay TemplatesAppearance OptionsSprites and ChannelsThe ToolsPreviewing a MovieMastering Your WorkspaceThe Menu System pt. 1
The Menu System pt. 2
Laying Out Your Project
Markers
Grids and Guides
The Library Palette
Find and Replace
The Message Window
Organizing and Saving Workspaces
CastsCast Members
Importing Cast Members
Cast Properties
Working with Color
Image and Media Casts
Organizing Casts
Sprites/Channels/AnimationSprites
Selecting Sprites
Overlaying Sprites
Aligning Sprites
Transforming Sprites
Sprite Properties
Tweening
Sprite Inks
Transparency Images
Tempo
Transitions
Working with TextEmbedding Fonts in Director
Classic Text and Web Links pt. 1
Classic Text and Web Links pt. 2
Members and Text Properties
Importing Text
Text Fields and Labels
Paint and VectorsThe Paint Window
The Vector Window
Creating Vector Shapes
Programming ConceptsLingo and JavaScript
JavaScript in Director
Variables and Scope
Naming Variables
Expressions and Statements
Control Structures
Events
ScriptingTypes of Scripts and Behaviors
Working with Behaviors
Handlers and Functions pt. 1
Handlers and Functions pt. 2
Handlers and Functions pt. 3
Handlers and Functions pt. 4
Scripting Our Example pt. 1
Scripting Our Example pt. 2
The JavaScript Version pt. 1
The JavaScript Version pt. 2
Checkbox Buttons
Movie in a Window (MIAW) pt. 1
Movie in a Window (MIAW) pt. 2
Tool Window
Flash and ComponentsFlash Properties
Controlling Flash and Buttons
Changes to the Flash Asset Xtra
Flash MX 2004 Components
Flash Navigation
Scripting Components pt. 1
Scripting Components pt. 2
Scripting Components pt. 3
XtrasTypes of Xtras
The Buddy API
Cross-Platform and Versions
Publishing and PreferencesPreferences pt. 1
Preferences pt. 2
Preferences pt. 3
Update Movie Options
Protected Movies
Projector and File Options
Shockwave Movies
Exporting Bitmaps and Movies
Our Full ProjectOur Project
Creating and Importing Assets
Laying out the Score pt. 1
Laying out the Score pt. 2
Laying out the Score pt. 3
Laying out the Score pt. 4
Finishing the Score
Scripting the Score
Behind the Scripts
Buttons and Interactivity pt. 1
Buttons and Interactivity pt. 2
Completing Our ProjectTweening Our Welcome Page
Scripting Our Videos pt. 1
Scripting Our Videos pt. 2
INI Files and More Scripts pt. 1
INI Files and More Scripts pt. 1
INI Files and More Scripts pt. 3
Publishing Our Projector
Creating a Custom Hybrid CD
DVD SupportDVD Control Features pt. 1
DVD Control Features pt. 2
Scripting DVD Functionality
More Rich Media SupportQuickTime
Windows Media
Real System
AVI and MPEG
Managing Sound
AccessibilityIntroduction
Accessibility in Director pt. 1
Accessibility in Director pt. 2
Accessibility in Director pt. 3
Tutorial Wrap UpConclusion
CreditsAbout the Author
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