Flash Character Animation: Applied Studio Techniques

(contributor) Working with flash native files that were created by professional animators and reading how they were done is a great way to learn tips and tricks. The books layout and design is the best I've seen on the market.

Up front I will admit I have a bias (my company Pileated Pictures is featured on the book), but having been a professional involved with Animation and interactivity for years, and knowing the other people involved with this book, I can honestly say it is very useful and pragmatic, getting into fundamental concepts behind character animation in Flash, and a good luck at several techniques. My two cents.

An excellent reference book. I found this publication easy to read and comprehend. Utilized the information and step by step illustrations to create animation as described. I found it to be an excellent learning tool for beginners and intermediate users. I have advanced personnel on staff who found the applications described most accurate and complete with additional and background materials that serve them on a daily basis. The addition of interview materials was also most informative and resourceful. It added depth and value to the publication. Recommend it highly to those seeking to begin or expand their graphic skills and talents. Thumbs up!

This book has been incredibly helpful and easy to use. The real-world samples helped solidify the techniques I was having trouble with and have given me enough comfort with the process that I can concentrate on what inspired me most about Flash in the first place - breathing life into my characters!