Rapid Android Development in Flash CS5

The visual guide to developing for one of the world's hottest new mobile platforms, the Android OSThe Android operating system works on phones that combine a camera, Web browser, e-mail, GPS, and mapping tool into a single accessible pocket-sized unit, and can function on computers, as well. Aimed at visual learners and packed with hundreds of screen shots, this guide brings Flash developers up to speed on the necessary factors to take into account when developing for this touch-based, mobile platform. Experienced Flash developer Julian Dolce escorts you through the process of creating applications for the Android OS using the Flash CS5 development platform and informs you of best practices to try as well as common pitfalls to avoid.Guides you step b...

Learn how, as a Flash designer, you can set up a Flash CS5 environment to publish Android apps. Understand how to: Design and develop for Android hardware; Configure the Android SDK publish setting; Set up Flash CS5 for Android Development; Install your AIR application onto an Android OS; Build your fist application for Android using Flash CS5. With the foundation built, you are now ready to focus on creating great AIR solutions with Flash CS5 for the Android platform....

Need to solve problems quickly to develop creative projects to time and to budget? Want to hone your Flash skills so you can concentrate on your animation? Then How to Cheat in Flash is for you! Chris Georgenes shows how to work from the problem to the solution - from the viewpoint of an animator who has been commissioned to create a job and is working to a deadline and to a budget. With his in-depth knowledge of the little-known secrets used by the pros to produce creative, professional animations, Chris isthe go-to guru for designers and animators who want to create great animation, applications or motion design with Flash.Fully updated for CS5, How to Cheat in Flash CS5,is a goldmine of artistic inspiration, timesaving practical tips, tricks and s...