Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible if it weren’t for the tireless efforts of my coauthor Justin Putney. His knowledge of designing and animating in Flash mixed with his ActionScript prowess make for a rare combination of Flash talent.

Thanks to my wife Becky who for weeks tolerated my absence from most of our family-related events. She continues to raise the bar of patience year after year, and for that our marriage remains intact and my gratitude unparalleled.

Thanks to Thibault Imbert for his Sausage Kong ActionScript and overall generosity. Thanks to Amy Petersen for her technical edits. Thanks to Pascal Campion for gracing the cover with his strokes of genius. Thanks to Adobe Systems for providing the tools that allow us to create endlessly.

—Chris Georgenes

Several years ago, in my first days of learning Flash, I emailed Chris for assistance with one of his beginner-level tutorials. I was amazed not only that he wrote me back, but also that he was so enthusiastic about helping a total stranger. His willingness to share his skills with the Flash community has remained a source of inspiration, and I’m honored to have coauthored this book with him.

I’m thrilled and honored that Pascal Campion created the beautiful cover. Thanks to John Smick for graciously lending his voice talent.

Thanks to Anne Marie Walker, Susan Rimerman, and the entire team at Peachpit for their flexibility in the course of making this book.

Thanks to my family, especially my mother and sister, as I worked on the book through most of our shared vacation. Thanks to my mom and my grandfather for supporting my drawing and computer interests. Thanks to Carole Petersen for her enthusiastic encouragement along the way.

Thanks to my wife, Amy Petersen, who not only did a fantastic job as technical editor, but also served as my sounding board for several elements in the book. She was very patient as she and I spent long hours at the computer. She gave me my first copy of Flash as a birthday present and encouraged me to start animating my drawings. I would not be where I am today without her.

—Justin Putney