Away3D 3.6 Essentials

This book is for both beginners and experienced Flash developers looking to create 3D applications in Flash using the Away3D engine. It can also be used as a reference by Flash developers already familiar with Away3D. It has plenty of step-by-step examples, tips to help you avoid common mistakes, plain English explanations of the concepts and techniques used by Away3D, and honest advice to help you understand some of the inconsistencies in the Away3D code base. You first download the Away3D source code and configure various tools like Flex Builder, Flash Builder, FlashDevelop, and Flash CS4. Next you create your first primitive 3D object then move on to creating stunning 3D environments with incredibly detailed textures and animations. You will make applications react to mouse events, learn to focus your camera and view your creation from all angles, overcome the limitations in default Away3D algorithms, and obtain the best performance from Away3D without compromising on visual appeal.