Flash 3D Cheats Most Wanted

After studying theatre in London, then working for several years as an actor in the U.S., Todd Yard was introduced to Flash in 2000 and was quickly taken by how it allowed for both stunning creativity and programmatic logic application a truly left-brain, right brain approach to production and has not looked back. He now freelances as a Flash developer in New York City, creating both silly animations and utilitarian applications. His personal work and experimentation can be found at his website, 27Bobs.com.

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Introduction to Flash 3D.- Light and Shadow.- Scaling for 3D.- Isometric 3D.- Focus and Depth of Field.- Parallax Scrolling.- Text Effects in 3D Space.- Drawing API and Math for 3D.- 3D Slice Engine.- Departure Lounge: Using Flash with specific 3D software.