{"product_id":"9781430257868","title":"Pro Android Graphics","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003cem\u003ePro Android Graphics\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive goldmine of knowledge and techniques that will help you design, create, and optimize 2D graphics for use in your Android Jelly Bean applications. Android application developer and expert multimedia producer \u003cstrong\u003eWallace Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e of Mind Taffy Design shows you how to leverage Android's powerful graphics APIs in conjunction with professional open source graphics design tools such as GIMP 2.8.6 and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You’ll learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe foundational graphics concepts behind the three core new media areas (digital imaging, digital video, and 2D animation) which relate to graphics design, and how to optimize these new media assets for your Android applications across iTVs, tablets, eReaders, game consoles, and smartphones. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDigital imaging techniques for Android apps design, including graphics design layouts and graphical user interface elements, and how to use image compositing techniques to take your digital imaging to far higher levels. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced image compositing and blending techniques, using Android’s PorterDuff, NinePatch, and LayerDrawable classes. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced 2D animation techniques, using Android’s Animation and AnimationDrawable classes. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDigital video optimization, playback, and streaming, using open source 3D (Terragen 3) and video (VirtualDub) applications, as well as professional video editing applications such as Squeeze Pro 9. You’ll use these software packages with Android’s VideoView and MediaPlayer classes, and add compositing to enhance your end-users’ digital video experience. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e          What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to build graphics rich Android apps and games \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat are the key Android Graphics support APIs: Images, Animation and Video Concepts \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat are the digital imaging techniques for Android apps \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat are the advanced animation techniques for Android apps \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to do digital video optimization for Android apps \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003ePro Android Graphics\u003c\/em\u003e is written for experienced Android developers and advanced multimedia artisans, especially those who want to create rich, vibrant-looking graphics-related applications.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid Digital Imaging: Formats, Concepts, and Optimization \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid Digital Video: Formats, Concepts, and Optimization \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid Frame Animation: XML, Concepts, and Optimization \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid Procedural Animation: XML, Concepts, and Optimization \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid DIP: Device-Independent Pixel Graphics Design \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid UI Layouts: Graphics Design Using the ViewGroup Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAndroid UI Widgets: Graphics Design using the View Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced ImageView: More Graphics Design Using ImageView \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced ImageButton: Creating a Custom Multi-State ImageButton \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUsing 9-Patch Imaging Techniques to Create Scalable Imaging Elements \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Image Blending: Using Android PorterDuff Classes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Image Compositing: Using the LayerDrawable Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDigital Image Transitions: Using the TransitionDrawable Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFrame-Based Animation: Using the AnimationDrawable Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProcedural Animation: Using the Animation Classes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Graphics: Mastering the Drawable Class \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInteractive Drawing: Using Paint and Canvas Classes Interactively \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlaying Captive Video Using the VideoView and MediaPlayer Classes \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStreaming Digital Video from an External Media Server\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139381805296,"sku":"9781430257868","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430257868_p0.jpg?v=1763749891","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430257868","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}