Written by a professional game developer, this book details the actual science of game development, including design, story character development, the physics and motion of a game, and audio issues. In this new edition, all of the latest features of Flash Professional 8 are covered, including the new sound channels, bitmap caching, texture pages, and more. The book also focuses on the incredible power of the new BitmapData class, and how it can be used to take the performance of Flash games to a whole new level. Through the book a variety of games are created using the power of Flash and the most recent advancements in ActionScript. Beginning with the basics of design, the book progresses through the entire process to teach programmers and Web developers how to create professional quality games quickly. With a basic knowledge of Flash and the techniques provided here, developers will be able to enhance their productivity and produce high quality games that make a real impact. Read more

Unlock the world of the Mac Mini with ease! MAC MINI 2024 USER GUIDE for Seniors is a thoughtfully designed manual for beginners and seniors alike, providing a clear, step-by-step approach to setting up and mastering your new Mac Mini with Apple’s powerful M4 chip and the latest macOS Sequoia.This guide simplifies everything from the initial setup to using Apple’s cutting-edge features, including its new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Written in large fonts and easy-to-understand language, it’s the perfect resource for anyone looking to make the most out of their Mac experience without the usual tech overwhelm.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Effortlessly Set Up Your Mac Mini: Follow simple, clear instructions to connect and personalize your Mac Mini right out of the box.Explore macOS Sequoia: Navigate the latest features in macOS Sequoia, including Finder, Dock, Widgets, and Control Center.Utilize Apple Intelligence: Discover tips and tricks for leveraging Apple’s advanced AI-powered features to make tasks smoother and faster.Stay Connected and Productive: Learn how to use FaceTime, Mail, Messages, and Safari, and stay organized with Calendar and Reminders.Get Familiar with Apps and Tools: Use essential apps like Photos, Music, News, and Podcasts, plus Apple’s App Store to expand your Mac’s capabilities.Manage Files with Ease: Get comfortable with Finder and iCloud Drive to organize, store, and access your documents and files seamlessly.Customize and Enhance Your Experience: Adjust settings, personalize your desktop, and use accessibility features tailored for seniors.With clear instructions, helpful illustrations, and a focus on simplicity, MAC MINI 2024 USER GUIDE for Seniors makes it easy to enjoy all your Mac Mini has to offer.Grab your copy today and embark on an stress-free journey to mastering your new Mac Mini! Read more

Physics for Flash Games, Animation, and Simulations teaches ActionScript programmers how to incorporate real physics into their Flash animations, games, user interfaces, and simulations. Introduces Flash physics in an accurate, but approachable way, covering what is required to produce physically realistic simulations (as opposed to animations that look roughly right) Packed full of practical examples of how physics can be applied to your own games and applications Addresses the diverse needs of game developers, animators, artists, and e-learning developers The book assumes a basic knowledge of ActionScript and Flash. However, no previous knowledge of physics is required—only some very basic math skills. The authors present everything from basic principles to advanced concepts, so you'll be able to follow the logic and easily adapt the principles to your own applications. The book builds on your physics knowledge, enabling you to create not only visual effects, but also more complex models and simulations. Read more

Macromedia Flash is the industry standard design tool, providing rich opportunities for creative professionals in many areas of digital design and web development. With the release of the latest version of this exciting product, Flash MX 2004, Macromedia has yet again upped the standard for creating immersive digital experiences. With Flash, the possibilities for artistic expression and overcoming technical challenges are limited only by your imagination.New Masters of Flash is both a global showcase and a practical tutorial book aimed at professional and aspiring designers who are looking for novel inspirations and imaginative techniques. Following the phenomenal success of the first two editions, this volume brings together some of the world's most awe-inspiring innovators. In it, you'll see the very finest examples of advanced interaction design, animation techniques, experimental digital art, graphic design, application development, e-learning, and commercial web design.This book is a celebration of people and ideas. These "New Masters" are the legendary artists and designers who are continually expanding the horizons of motion graphics and interactive design. They share their influences, ideas, and artistic objectives in a series of individual essays that offer unique insights into the creative professional's life and workflow. They take the reader through step-by-step tutorials and case studies, explaining in detail how to re-create their interfaces, applications, effects, and experiments in Macromedia Flash MX 2004.On the CD, you'll find tutorial source files, dditional examples, and interviews with the authors, together with other bonus goodies. Read more

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Groundbreaking and timely, Race in Cyberspace brings to light the important yet vastly overlooked intersection of race and cyberspace. Read more

This clear and accessible guide is your gateway to mastering the fundamental principles and cutting-edge advancements in computer science.In today's technology-driven world, understanding computer science is becoming more essential.Whether you're a complete beginner, a student looking to enhance your skills, or a tech enthusiast eager to understand more, this book provides a clear and concise roadmap to the core principles of computer science.What's Inside:Foundations of Computing: Start with the basics of binary and Boolean logic, computer architecture, and computational thinking.Introduction to Computer Science: Explore the history, importance, and societal impact of computer science, along with essential terminologies and ethical considerations.Hardware and Software: Gain insights into the inner workings of computer hardware, from CPUs to input/output devices, and understand the role of system and application software.Programming Paradigms and Languages: Learn about different programming styles including procedural, object-oriented, functional, declarative, and concurrent programming. Get to know the syntax, semantics, and best uses of major programming languages.Data Structures and Algorithms: Master the essentials of data organization and algorithm design, including sorting, searching, graph algorithms, and Big O notation.Databases and SQL: Database fundamentals, relational databases, and advanced SQL queries to manage and retrieve data efficiently.Web Development: Discover the technologies behind modern web development, from front-end HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to back-end technologies and full-stack development.Networks and Cybersecurity: Understand the architecture of computer networks, the Internet, and essential cybersecurity practices to protect digital information.Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Explore AI and ML, including natural language processing and computer vision, with practical applications and ethical considerations.Software Engineering: Learn about software development methodologies, project management, version control, and DevOps practices for robust and reliable software development.Emerging Technologies: Stay ahead with insights into blockchain, IoT, quantum computing, virtual/augmented reality, and edge computing.Career Paths: Navigate the vast opportunities in computer science with guidance on industry roles, essential skills, trends, and entrepreneurship.Why Choose This Book?Comprehensive Coverage: This book distills the vast field of computer science into its absolute essentials, offering a broad yet detailed overview.Easy to Understand: Each chapter is designed to be straightforward and accessible, breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable terms.Real-World Applications: Learn about the practical implications of computer science, from healthcare to finance, education to environmental science.Future-Ready: Stay informed about the latest advancements and trends that are shaping the future of technology.Who Should Read This Book?Students and Educators: A perfect resource for students learning the basics or educators seeking a comprehensive teaching tool.Professionals and Enthusiasts: Ideal for tech professionals looking to brush up on fundamentals or enthusiasts curious about the digital world.Career Changers: A valuable guide for those considering a career in computer science or related fields.Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing your expertise, this book is your ultimate guide to the absolute essentials and principles of computer science. Read more

Beaucoup des sites web les plus captivants sont créés en utilisant le programme Flash, qui permet une liberté de création totale et une interactivité maximum. A ses débuts, Flash était utilisé principalement pour les sites artistiques et de design mais plus récemment, de grandes entreprises -même Citibank- l'utilisent. Ce guide fait le tour des meilleurs sites et des plus innovants fonctionnant uniquement en Flash. Read more

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Dark Pools is the pacy, revealing, and profoundly chilling tale of how global markets have been hijacked by trading robots – many so self-directed that humans can’t predict what they’ll do next.It’s the story of the blisteringly intelligent computer programmers behind the rise of these ‘bots’. And it’s a timely warning that as artificial intelligence gradually takes over, we could be on the verge of global meltdown.‘Scott Patterson has the ability to see things you and I don’t notice.’ Nassim Nicholas Taleb, New York Times bestselling author of Antifragile, Fooled by Randomness and The Black Swan Read more

Use the quick-start guide to create your course in a flash Post course materials, give quizzes, facilitate discussions, and handle grades You're an educator, not a psychic, so how would you know how to use Blackboard with no instructions? These step-by-step examples show you how to set up a Blackboard classroom, put your materials on the Internet, communicate online with students, and even evaluate their performance. Discover how to * Navigate the Blackboard environment * Customize your course menu * Add and organize course materials * Give online assignments * Conduct online discussions and chat rooms * Keep track of grades Read more

This book gives insight into the emerging semiconductor devices from their applications in electronic circuits. It discusses the challenges in the field of engineering and applications of advanced low-power devices.Emerging Low-Power Semiconductor Devices: Applications for Future Technology Nodes offers essential exposure to low-power devices, and applications in wireless, biosensing, and circuit domains. This book provides a detailed discussion on all aspects, including the current and future scenarios related to the low-power device. The book also presents basic knowledge about field-effect transistor (FET) devices and introduces emerging and novel FET devices. The chapters include a review of the usage of FET devices in various domains like biosensing, wireless, and cryogenics applications. The chapters also explore device-circuit co-design issues in the digital and analog domains. The content is presented in an easy-to-follow manner that makes it ideal for individuals new to the subject.This book is intended for scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students looking for an understanding of device physics, circuits, and systems. Read more

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Flash is fading fast as Canvas continues to climb. The second edition of this popular book gets you started with HTML5 Canvas by showing you how to build interactive multimedia applications. You’ll learn how to draw, render text, manipulate images, and create animation―all in the course of building an interactive web game throughout the book. Updated for the latest implementations of Canvas and related HTML5 technologies, this edition includes clear and reusable code examples to help you quickly pick up the basics―whether you currently use Flash, Silverlight, or just HTML and JavaScript. Discover why HTML5 is the future of innovative web development. Create and modify 2D drawings, text, and bitmap images Use algorithms for math-based movement and physics interactions Incorporate and manipulate video, and add audio Build a basic framework for creating a variety of games Use bitmaps and tile sheets to develop animated game graphics Go mobile: build web apps and then modify them for iOS devices Explore ways to use Canvas for 3D and multiplayer game applications Read more

New Masters of Flash is both global showcase and practical tutorial. Twenty of the planet's most awe-inspiring Flash designers share their influences, ideas and objectives in individual introductory essays. They then take the reader through a step-by-step tutorial explaining in detail how to create in Flash 5 the interfaces, applications and effects that they have made famous. On the accompanying CD, watch interviews with the designers, follow animated versions of the tutorials and download the FLAs for Flash 5 (F4 FLAs are also available from the support website). The author-designers are some of the most legendary Flash innovators currently working - from the US to Japan, Europe to South Africa: Yugo Nakamura, Joshua Davies, Manuel Clement, Irene Chan and Tomato's Joel Baumann together with fifteen other leading Flash practitioners. These are the designers who are expanding the horizons of interactive interface design with Flash. Join them. Read more

How Flash rose and fell as the world's most ubiquitous yet divisive software platform, enabling the development and distribution of a world of creative content.Adobe Flash began as a simple animation tool and grew into a multimedia platform that offered a generation of creators and innovators an astonishing range of opportunities to develop and distribute new kinds of digital content. For the better part of a decade, Flash was the de facto standard for dynamic online media, empowering amateur and professional developers to shape the future of the interactive Web. In this book, Anastasia Salter and John Murray trace the evolution of Flash into one of the engines of participatory culture. Salter and Murray investigate Flash as both a fundamental force that shaped perceptions of the web and a key technology that enabled innovative interactive experiences and new forms of gaming. They examine a series of works that exemplify Flash's role in shaping the experience and expectations of web multimedia. Topics include Flash as a platform for developing animation (and the “Flashimation” aesthetic); its capacities for scripting and interactive design; games and genres enabled by the reconstruction of the browser as a games portal; forms and genres of media art that use Flash; and Flash's stance on openness and standards—including its platform-defining battle over the ability to participate in Apple's own proprietary platforms. Flash's exit from the mobile environment in 2011 led some to declare that Flash was dead. But, as Salter and Murray show, not only does Flash live, but its role as a definitive cross-platform tool continues to influence web experience. Read more

Flash has long been one of the most approachable, user-friendly tools for creating web-based animations, games, and applications. This has contributed to making it one of the most widely used programs for creating interactive web content. With each new version of Flash, ActionScript, its built-in scripting language, has become more powerful and a little more complex, too. ActionScript, now at version 3.0, has significantly matured as a programming language, bringing power and speed only previously dreamed about to Flash-based animation, going far beyond traditionally used keyframes and tweens.The material inside this book covers everything you need to know to harness the power of ActionScript 3.0. First, all the basics of script-based animation and setting up an ActionScript 3.0 project are covered. An introduction to object-oriented programming follows, with the new syntax, events, and rendering techniques of ActionScript 3.0 explained, giving you the confidence to use the language, whether starting from scratch or moving up from ActionScript 2.0.The book goes on to provide information on all the relevant trigonometry you will need, before moving on to physics concepts such as acceleration, velocity, easing, springs, collision detection, conservation of momentum, 3D, and forward and inverse kinematics. In no time at all, you'll both understand the concepts of scripted animation and have the ability to create all manner of exciting animations and games. Read more

Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Flash Professional CS6 choose Adobe Flash Professional CS6 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team. The 10 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Flash CS6. Readers learn what they need to know to create engaging interactive content with Flash CS6. In addition to learning the key elements of the Flash interface, including panels, timelines, and frames, readers learn how to work with graphics, create and edit symbols, modify text, add interactivity with ActionScript, and incorporate animation and sound into their projects. They also learn how to prepare and export their finished projects for publishing. This completely revised CS6 edition shows readers how to generate sprite sheets for enhanced game development workflow and deliver apps with a prepackaged Adobe AIR captive runtime for better user experience. The book also covers the new, powerful, and intuitive tools and integrated support for reaching audiences across devices that run on Android and iOS platforms by targeting the Adobe AIR 3.2 runtime. The companion DVD includes lesson files so readers can work along with the book, as well video training from Learn Adobe Flash Professional CS6 by Video. “The Classroom in a Book series is by far the best training material on the market. Everything you need to master the software is included: clear explanations of each lesson, step-by-step instructions, and the project files for the students.” —Barbara Binder, Adobe Certified Instructor, Rocky Mountain Training Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Read more

Now that ActionScript is reengineered from top to bottom as a true object-oriented programming (OOP) language, reusable design patterns are an ideal way to solve common problems in Flash and Flex applications. If you're an experienced Flash or Flex developer ready to tackle sophisticated programming techniques with ActionScript 3.0, this hands-on introduction to design patterns is the book you need.ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns takes you step by step through the process, first by explaining how design patterns provide a clear road map for structuring code that actually makes OOP languages easier to learn and use. You then learn about various types of design patterns and construct small abstract examples before trying your hand at building full-fledged working applications outlined in the book. Topics in ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns include:Key features of ActionScript 3.0 and why it became an OOP languageOOP characteristics, such as classes, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphismThe benefits of using design patternsCreational patterns, including Factory and Singleton patternsStructural patterns, including Decorator, Adapter, and Composite patternsBehavioral patterns, including Command, Observer, Strategy, and State patternsMultiple design patterns, including Model-View-Controller and Symmetric Proxy designsDuring the course of the book, you'll work with examples of increasing complexity, such as an e-business application with service options that users can select, an interface for selecting a class of products and individual products in each class, an action game application, a video record and playback application, and many more. Whether you're coming to Flash and Flex from Java or C++, or have experience with ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns will have you constructing truly elegant solutions for your Flash and Flex applications in no time. Read more

Bienvenidos al fascinante mundo de la iluminación fotográfica, donde la luz cobra vida para transformar nuestras imágenes en expresiones visualmente cautivadoras y emotivamente poderosas. En este libro, nos sumergimos en el dominio de la luz y exploramos cómo su comprensión y manipulación estratégica pueden revolucionar la forma en que capturamos el mundo a través de nuestras cámaras.La luz no solo ilumina nuestras escenas; moldea el estado de ánimo, resalta texturas, define formas y, en última instancia, da vida a nuestras visiones creativas. A medida que exploramos las múltiples facetas de la iluminación fotográfica, desde sus fundamentos sólidos hasta sus aplicaciones más avanzadas, nos adentramos en un viaje en el que descubrimos cómo la dirección, la calidad y la temperatura de la luz pueden convertirse en herramientas artísticas poderosas.No solo nos detenemos en el aspecto técnico de la iluminación, sino que también exploramos cómo la luz desempeña un papel crucial en la narración visual, permitiéndonos transmitir emociones, crear atmósferas y dar vida a historias a través de cada imagen que capturamos. Desde retratos íntimos hasta la fotografía de productos deslumbrantes, cada página de este libro está diseñada para ampliar tu comprensión de la interacción entre la luz y la fotografía.Dejando de lado las reglas convencionales, abrazamos la experimentación y la creatividad en el uso de la luz, desafiando los límites predefinidos y explorando nuevas posibilidades para ampliar nuestro propio lenguaje visual. A través de técnicas innovadoras y ejemplos inspiradores, nos sumergimos en un universo de posibilidades, donde la luz se convierte en la musa que impulsa nuestra imaginación y creatividad.Esperamos que este libro no solo te brinde conocimientos técnicos sólidos, sino que también te inspire a descubrir y dominar el arte de la iluminación fotográfica, llevando tus habilidades y tu sentido artístico a nuevas alturas. Que cada página encienda una chispa de creatividad y alimente tu pasión por dar forma a la luz.Bienvenidos a un viaje que iluminará tu comprensión, desafiará tus percepciones y ampliará tu mirada a través de la maravillosa danza entre la luz y la fotografía.La iluminación en fotografía es materia principal de estudio, es la disciplina que se encarga de aportar a una escena la cantidad y calidad de luz necesaria para conseguir el nivel de exposición correcto para la imagen y garantizando que el mensaje, emoción o historia que el fotógrafo desea transmitir se pueda conseguir.Tanto en fotografía, cine o televisión, la luz es el factor más importante en el arte fotográfico y su correcto control es determinante para garantizar el resultado final.Aparte de ser un factor físico imprescindible en el proceso fotográfico, la luz posee una función plástica de expresión y modelado que confiere un significado y un carácter tal, que muchas veces ella sola determina la calidad de una fotografía, aunque esto depende del gusto del fotógrafo y la técnica que emplee.Saber utilizarla, dirigirla y rebotarla hacia un objeto puede variar de acuerdo a la técnica y al estilo del fotógrafo. Para dominar la iluminación fotográfica es necesario saber cuáles son los elementos involucrados y algunos conceptos básicos y técnicas que en este nuevo libro te explicaremos.El estudio del comportamiento de la luz y el conocimiento de las bases por las que se forman las fotografías serán, sin duda, el primer pilar que deberemos asentar para mejorar nuestra formación como fotógrafos. Su importancia es tal, que sin ésta, sería imposible tomar una fotografía, del mismo modo que sin óleo no se puede pintar un lienzo.¡Esperamos que disfrutes este viaje con nosotros! Read more