Video on the Internet is becoming hugely popular due to higher bandwidth making it feasible, and improvements in software are putting it within the reach of anyone with a reasonable level of computer literacy. This is one of the first books solely dedicated to Flash 8 Video development and goes a lot deeper into the subject than other books. It is suitable for those with no previous Flash experience who want to discover the best way to create video applications for the Web. It starts with the very basics, and by the end of the book the reader will be creating advanced interactive video applications, using video alpha channels, masking, blends and filters, the Camera object, and much more. Flash 8 features a lot of new advancements for video, and developers are crying out for information on its uses. This book fulfills that need.