This book is dedicated to Macromedia Flash MX 2004, the most popular animation and interactive content creation program for the Web. This tutorial teaches you how to create graphics, animations, and interactive buttons, use sound and video in your projects, add ActionScript, and more. In addition to general familiarization with the working environment and general techniques for working with the program, the book includes detailed instructions for developing a variety of Flash content and final publication or export of Flash films. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through all the stages of creating a variety of Flash components and complete movies. At the end of each chapter, test questions are offered to consolidate the material passed. The book is intended for those who do not have experience with the application and want to learn how to create spectacular animation and interactive content for the Web, but will undoubtedly be of interest to those who are already familiar with this application from previous versions.