Allen Partridge (July 13, 2009)
New support for import of Google SketchUp 3D files, new video formats, RTMP Streaming video, 5.1 Surround sound audio with Real-time audio mixing capabilities, ByteArray datatype, and Mac Leopard support.
Adobe Director Evangelist, Dr. Allen Partridge describes Adobe's approach to Director and Shockwave, the most established industry tool for rapid prototyping, multimedia development, game development, educational software and kiosks.
Thomas Westin (Mar. 25, 2008)
Learn about strategies for creating Shockwave games that are usable for everyone.
See how the user interface designer at Bungie Studios used Director to prototype the Xbox game Halo 2.
See how content authors with little or no programming skills are able to quickly create SCORM content.
Export Shockwave content from your favorite 3D application in no time using this starter application.
Compress file size and calculate your game characters' interaction with the game background.
Add alpha channels for transparent Flash applications, Director bitmap sprites, and Shockwave 3D overlays.
Consume and use web services to enhance Director projects.
Learn how to get your Director and Flash objects to interact with each other on a local computer.
Find out what's possible with JavaScript syntax, new to Director MX 2004.
Get some workflow tips, learn how to use your editor of choice, and get a utility for linked scripts.
Learn about all the new features and changes in the new version of Director.
Both tools have unique strengths and advantages. Find the right balance.
Embed, control, and play back DVD movies as stand-alone cross-platform applications or web-based Shockwave content.
Implement video elements in your Director presentations with these helpful tips.
Joe Sparks describes how to use external elements and Lingo to create cast members as needed.
Find out how to integrate all the components in a massive training presentation—with Director.
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