Foundation Flash CS3 Video

Written for web developers and users with a basic understanding of the Flash interface who want to create code-free video applications that are the same quality as DVD, this guide to Flash CS3 Video contains exercises and creative projects that range from simple to complex. Green (interactive multimedia, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto) and Thomas (rich media and web development, Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Toronto) explain how to create and play Flash video, edit videos, use alternative FLV-creation tools, create custom players, add filters and mask videos. They offer tutorials on more advanced streaming applications such as special effects, cue points and captions and playing with multiple videos. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The career of Adam Thomas can best be defined as a successful hobby. Having an early interest in computers and being mostly self-taught, he attended Humber College in Toronto, studying computer information systems. Soon after his graduation in 2001, Adam was invited back to his school to be a professor of rich media and Web development. Alongside teaching, he runs a successful web studio called Robin Hood Tech. Adam takes pride in employing former students who he has had the privilege of teaching and giving them the opportunity to gain experience and excel in a competitive field. Adam is cofounder of the "Robin Hood" business model, which advocates for justice in business. Adam strives for integrity and simplicity but his true motivation is his wife and family who are daily reminders of love, faith and blessing.