"Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted" is the latest title in the Most Wanted series of Friends of ED. The Most Wanted series dictates that each of the chapters is completely standalone, delivering as many finished examples as possible - the chapters are themed by tools and theory, but the content is driven by aesthetics, i.e. "how cool is the effect?" Each chapter is packed full of the most wanted tips, tricks, and techniques to demonstrate exactly how to achieve stunning, professional 3D art for the Web. Because of the very nature of the subject, there is a gradual increase of complexity per chapter. This is not, however, a tutorial book from start to finish - it's an inspiring sample of all the very best techniques that professional Web 3D designers are using today. "Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted" will appeal to any professional or aspiring 3D artists, web designers, and online games developers.

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About the Author
After studying theatre in London, then working for several years as an actor in the U.S., Todd Yard was introduced to Flash in 2000 and was quickly taken by how it allowed for both stunning creativity and programmatic logic application a truly left-brain, right brain approach to production and has not looked back. He now freelances as a Flash developer in New York City, creating both silly animations and utilitarian applications. His personal work and experimentation can be found at his website, 27Bobs.com.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"Every desktop designer would love to uncover the secret to easy 3D, and if this book isn't it, it comes pretty close." - Design Graphics

"This book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained. ... Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." - gotoAndPlay()

"The book is really well done, it has a nice and clear layout and I found every chapter very well explained and clear. The promise of revealing all the 3D Flash tricks is widely fulfilled and I think every intermediate to advanced Flash developer will enjoy it. Also the many color pictures and diagrams that you will find will greatly help you in better understanding the concepts being explained. ... Highly recommended to everyone interested in the subject." (Lapo, gotoAndPlay, May, 2004)

"Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted is ... clear and concise, offering you a simple yet informative introduction to the fundamentals of creating 3D graphics, buttons and so on in Macromedia's application." (Computer Arts, December, 2003)

Book Information
ISBN 9781590592212
Author Gerald YardFace
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Friends of Ed
Publisher APress