Beginning ActionScript 2.0

Nathan Derksen is a Web media architect working in IBM’s Global Services division. Nathan has more than 6 years of experience with IBM, and 9 years’ experience in the field of Web development. Mr. Derksen was the technical editor for the book Animation and Effects with Macromedia Flash MX 2004 (Jen DeHaan, Macromedia Press), and is a moderator on the Macromedia Flash forum at www.flash8forums.com. Nathan can be reached through his personal site at www.nathanderksen.com.

Jeff Berg is a patent-winning digital media designer and Flash developer. He leads the development of user interfaces for rich Internet applications. Jeff leverages a fine arts degree to approach interface design and programming with problem-solving creativity. His user-centric approach includes self-imposed standards for user experience, usability, and information design. Jeff’s visual background provides a unique position to work on projects with visual design concerns while maintaining concepts of design patterns and object-oriented programming. Jeff currently is focusing on museum and public space projects utilizing pervasive devices in handheld kiosk solutions. He lives in Chicago with his wife Kara and children Cary and Evie. Jeff maintains a web site at www.memoryprojector.com.