Chapter 17. Scripting for Sound

Few things enhance the way we experience something more than sound. Not only does sound provoke an almost instantaneous emotional response, it also provides dimension. When standing in the middle of a crowded room, you can close your eyes and easily determine the relative position of people and clattering items just by listening. In a Flash presentation you can employ sound to provide your user with context as well as to create an engaging experience.

Scripting for Sound

Flash's sound controls will make this basketball sound like the real thing.

A thorough understanding of how to control sound dynamically is key to creating everything ...

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