"Effective Web Animation: Advanced Techniques for the Web" by J. Scott Hamlin Folks who want to spruce up their Web pages with truly lively graphics should pick up Effective Web Animation: Advanced Techniques for the Web." J. Scott Hamlin, a Web  and multimedia professional, explains how to create GIF, JavaScript, and Macromedia Flash animations. You also get a basic introduction to animation, so even newcomers have a place to start. Hamlin provides clear, technical insight into the three most popular and versatile tools around today.

"3D Modeling & Surfacing" by Bill Fleming Beginners will learn how to create handsome, believable 3-D models with Bill Fleming's "3D Modeling & Surfacing." Fleming, an expert with a knack for demystifying the art of image creation for beginners, explains everything from modeling tools to surfacing techniques. His advice focuses on features common to all modeling programs; it's not software-specific. So although you should know your own software well, you'll be free to apply Fleming's advice to any other program you might adopt.

"Web Photoshop 5 to Go" by Jason I. Miletsky There's something new for Photoshop users who've tuned in to the Web but still need the confidence and experience to create lightweight, interactive, and attractive graphics. "Web Photoshop 5 to Go" by graphic designer Jason I. Miletsky, covers file formats and compression as well as techniques for creating backgrounds, navigational elements, special effects, animations, and more. The many projects help you dig right in to Photoshop's vast tool set and understand what makes a Web graphic work.

WHAT'S HOT? ******************* "Adobe Photoshop 5 Classroom in a Book"  by Adobe Development Team "Dreamweaver 2 Bible"   by Joseph W. Lowery "Web Design in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference"   by Jennifer Niederst and Richard Koman (editor)

"Lightwave 3D Applied, Version 5.6" by Dave Jerrard, Joe Tracy, Scott Wheeler  Learn classic animation techniques from the pros who stock TV and movie screens with great special effects in the new "LightWave 3D Applied, Version 5.6." LightWave 3D 5.6, the modeling and animation tool from NewTek, is praised by professional animators for its logical interface, straightforward navigation, powerful object-building and rendering features, impressive lighting and particle-systems effects, and high-quality output. The companion LightWave book helps beginning and intermediate users learn this package well. The book is suitable both for beginners who want to work their way slowly through the book's entirety and for intermediate users who will move easily through the first part but will find a challenge in the second part.

"Director in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference" by Bruce A. Epstein "Director in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference" helps Director users uncover little-known but vitally important details about using Macromedia's multimedia program effectively. It supplies ample guidance on troubleshooting common difficulties and insight on avoiding the most common problems.

ALMOST PUBLISHED **************** Computer Graphics guides pre-order NOW! "The Photoshop 5 Wow! Book (Wow! Series)" by Linnea Dayton and Jack Davis Publication date: September 3, 1999 "Designing Exceptional Web Sites: Secrets of an Information Architect" by Jakob Nielsen Publication date: October 1999

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