Gary Rosenzweig Libros

A full-color, fully illustrated resource to using your iPad.

The ultimate guide to the top multimedia authoring environment.

Careful software architecture is crucial when designing complex software systems or small projects. There are many ways to implement a well-designed system. This book covers how to design a game-from basic theory to all the way to completion using advanced Lingo to ensure consistent performance. Some of the topics covered include, "How do the links in a Centipede stay together? How can you fire more than one shot at a time in Space Invaders? How do you detect collisions? How do you make your maze change every time someone plays? How do you teach the computer to play against the user?"

Special Edition Using Director 8.5 is a comprehensive guide to creating and publishing Director movies. In this book you'll find complete coverage of Director 8.5, from advanced issues such as Lingo scripting and multi-user applications to how to employ the hot new feature of the 3D API. This edition includes more coverage of multi-user applications, using 3D media, efficient sprite editing with the context-sensitive Property Inspector, increased control of cast members (sorting by name, date, type, size) through the Cast Manager, vector drawing tools that add illustration capability, and special imaging effects and Transition Behaviors to add pizzazz and drama to applications. As an added bonus, Special Edition Using Director 8.5 has nine appendixes that include keyboard shortcuts, a Lingo reference, and a behavior library quick reference.