Flash is used in the creation of web animation, games, media rich websites, presentations, and more. Adobe's Flash CS5 product has been divided into three separate products custom-tailored for different audiences, and this book covers the Professional product; the traditional animation/media serving tool; and Catalyst, the web/interface design tool. This book provides a fun and friendly full-color guide to Flash and all it can do to add some flair to your site.

• Walks you through both Professional and Catalyst as well as the traditional Flash animation tool



• Offers guidance for getting acquainted with the interface; creating images, objects, text, and layers for animation; and working with symbols and buttons



• Introduces using Flash for online publishing and mobile designs



• Addresses how to turn existing images into interactive sites or interfaces with Catalyst



• Offers helpful tips on troubleshooting and best practices for creating interactive websites

Using the knowledge you gain from Flash CS5 Professional & Flash CS5 Catalyst For Dummies, you ll quickly prove that you are not a flash in the pan!