Now I finally understand why so many authors dedicate their work to their spouses. With the utmost love and respect, I dedicate this book to Rebecca, who has always supported me and my career of “coloring” things.
I am eternally indebted to:
Bobby, Billy and Andrea for being the greatest characters I have ever helped create.
Mom and Dad for encouraging me to choose my own path in life.
Marie Hooper and Georgia Kennedy of Focal Press for their support and providing me the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful series.
Steve Caplin for all of his knowledge, vision and kindness.
Buck DeFore for his invaluable input and attention to detail.
David Stiller of quip.net for his friendship and tireless contributions throughout this book and to the Flash community.
Fred Wessel and Dennis Nolan for giving me my greatest tool of all: the ability to draw.
Warm and fuzzy feelings to: Laith Bahrani, Karen Bresnahan, Joe Corrao, Jen deHaan, Mike Downey, Scott Fegette, Warren Fuller, Richard Galvan, Gary Goldberger, Jarred Hope, Kevin Kolde, Christine Lawson, Shine Lee, Stephen Levinson, Dave Logan, Kirk Millett, Eric Mueller, Ben Palczynski, Davendra Pateel, Adam Phillips, Benedetta Pontiroli, Puck, Waymaure Seuell, Todd Sanders, Tim Saguinson, John Say, Aaron Simpson, Colin Smith, Evan and Gregg Spiridellis, Ed Sullivan, Steven J. Tubbrit (“Sunchirp”), Urami, Jackie Watson, Lily Welch, Willo, Lynda Weinman and Vivek.
Adobe Systems Inc., and the entire Adobe Flash team for making such a cool product.
Thanks to the following companies for their approval to use their projects as examples for this book:
Abs Ale, Audacity, Cone Inc., Erain, Euro RSCG Worldwide, Fablevision, Flashjester, Frederator, istockphoto, Jib Jab Media, Leapfrog Innovations, New Balance, Pileated Pictures and Say Design.
Some of the photographic images used in this book are from the following royalty-free image sources:
Adobe Stock Images
In memory of Max Coniglio.
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