Director in a Nutshell: Desk Top Quick Reference Book

Covering Director and Shockwave from versions 6 to 7.0.1 this is a must- have for users of this world-class multimedia package.Far more comprehensive than Macromedia's supplied documentation this desktop volume probes the deepest, darkest recesses of the cast, score, stage, sprites and animations and then goes on to investigate Shockwave's content delivery methods and the range of suitable content types.Throw in a information and background on the Lingo scripting system and what you have is an all-in-one resource guide that deserves to become the standard text for anyone looking to produce multimedia presentations or standalone or Web-based delivery.Author Bruce Epstein does a sterling job of introducing a massive amount of information in a clear and concise fashion which makes its point without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.Presented in O'Reilly's tried and trusted "in a Nutshell" format it's easy to flip through, interesting to read when there's five minutes to spare and invaluable for those moments when Director decides it's not going to do something and it's not obvious why. On its own this is an invaluable resource, when buddied-up with the companion volume Lingo in a Nutshell what you have is one of the most complete references to any computing package on the market today. Strong praise indeed, but well-earned all the same.Read More