Silverlight 2 in Action

Chapter 8. Getting a grip on graphics

This chapter covers

Creating basic shapes and geometries Painting with brushes Changing UIElement objects with transforms

Silverlight’s extensive multimedia support enables you to create internet-based experiences guaranteed to tingle your users’ senses. With the fruits of audio and video baked into the Silverlight pie, you can serve up true multimedia sweetness. And, with the native raster-based image support and Deep Zoom providing the whipped topping, Silverlight empowers you to dish out an interactive dessert that demands attention.

Another way to capture your users’ attention is with Silverlight’s commanding graphics engine. Everyone has heard the timeless adage a picture is worth a thousand words ...