Welcome!

This is the companion site for Learning Flash CS4 Professional (O’Reilly).
Please explore the pages above for more info about the book, downloadable source files, table of contents, portfolio project site, and much more.

• Resources

  Here is a small list of additional resources to help you as you learn Flash.

  Adobe

  Important starting points from the makers of Flash:

  • Flash Product Page
  • Flash Downloads
  • Flash Support Center

  Learning ActionScript 3.0

  The ActionScript companion to Learning Flash CS4 Professional:

  • Book Site
  • Sample Chapters

  AS2 Migration

  If you were attracted to this book because you’re upgrading to Flash CS4 Professional from a prior version of Flash and you have experience with ActionScript 2.0, this book may help you smooth over the transition to ActionScript 3.0: The ActionScript 3.0 Quick Reference Guide by Jen deHaan, Darren Richardson, Rich Shupe, and David Stiller (O’Reilly).

  • Book Site
  • Sample Chapters

  Training

  These destinations offer online and in-person training resources for Flash and ActionScript:

  • FMA
  • gotoAndLearn()
  • Lynda.com

  Mailing Lists/Forums

  For ongoing community support, try these mailing lists and forums:

  • Flash Newbies
  • Flash Tiger
  • Kirupa

  Conferences

  There’s no substitute for meeting other members of the community and learning from Flash leaders from all over the world. Here are a few conferences that are really worth attending:

  • Flash on the Beach
  • Flashbelt
  • Flash on Tap
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